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Jim Beam Black vs Praedictum 15 Year
Put Jim Beam Black next to Praedictum 15 Year and you have a classic, high-rye stalwart set against a full-proof, unfiltered heavyweight.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Jim Beam Black | Praedictum 15 Year |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon, Barrel Proof |
| Mash Bill 1 | 75% corn, 13% rye, 12% malted barley | Not disclosed |
| Age | 7 years | 15 years +8 yr |
| Proof | 86 proof (43% ABV) | 112 proof (56% ABV) +26 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$22 – $28 ~$450 less | ~$400 – $550 |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Limited |
- Jim Beam Black and Praedictum 15 Year do not publish an official mash bill.
- US shelf prices as of 2026-08; they vary widely by market.
AG’s Rating and AG’s Notes
Jim Beam Black
Not rated yetNo notes yet.
Praedictum 15 Year
Not my favorite, but I can see why people like it.
Flavor Profile
Jim Beam Black Praedictum 15 Year
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
fruit 3/7 fruit: Jim Beam Black 3 out of 10, Praedictum 15 Year 7 out of 10
heat 3/7 heat: Jim Beam Black 3 out of 10, Praedictum 15 Year 7 out of 10
nuttiness 6/4 nuttiness: Jim Beam Black 6 out of 10, Praedictum 15 Year 4 out of 10
sweetness 6/7 sweetness: Jim Beam Black 6 out of 10, Praedictum 15 Year 7 out of 10
spice 4/5 spice: Jim Beam Black 4 out of 10, Praedictum 15 Year 5 out of 10
oak 6/7 oak: Jim Beam Black 6 out of 10, Praedictum 15 Year 7 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Fruit character is what sets these apart.
- Jim Beam Black: The extra-aged version of the white label and a considerable step up for a few dollars more. Softer and rounder than Knob Creek with the same family peanut note, at a proof that keeps everything gentle.
- Praedictum 15 Year: A 15-year, barrel-proof Kentucky bourbon from the Foley family's spirits group, picked and blended by their master distiller. Cherry, maple and spice, finishing on root beer and mint.
Which One Should You Choose?
- Go with Jim Beam Black if you want the Beam house character at its most affordable and easy-going without hunting for it.
- Go with Praedictum 15 Year if you want a 15-year, barrel-proof Kentucky bourbon with cherry, maple and mint with an older age statement.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks, cocktails (Jim Beam Black); neat (Praedictum 15 Year).