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Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon vs Praedictum 15 Year
Comparing Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon and Praedictum 15 Year reveals a matchup between a sourced, even-keeled blend and an uncut, cask-strength bruiser.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon | Praedictum 15 Year |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon, Barrel Proof |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | Not disclosed |
| Age | No age statement | 15 years |
| Proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) | 112 proof (56% ABV) +12 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$85 – $100 ~$383 less | ~$400 – $550 |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Limited |
- Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon and Praedictum 15 Year do not publish an official mash bill.
- US shelf prices as of 2026-10; they vary widely by market.
AG’s Rating and AG’s Notes
Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon
Not rated yetNo notes yet.
Praedictum 15 Year
Not my favorite, but I can see why people like it.
Flavor Profile
Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon Praedictum 15 Year
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 5/7 heat: Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon 5 out of 10, Praedictum 15 Year 7 out of 10
sweetness 8/7 sweetness: Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon 8 out of 10, Praedictum 15 Year 7 out of 10
oak 6/7 oak: Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon 6 out of 10, Praedictum 15 Year 7 out of 10
fruit 8/7 fruit: Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon 8 out of 10, Praedictum 15 Year 7 out of 10
nuttiness 5/4 nuttiness: Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon 5 out of 10, Praedictum 15 Year 4 out of 10
spice 5/5 spice: Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon 5 out of 10, Praedictum 15 Year 5 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Proof and heat dominate the difference.
- Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon: Finished in Oloroso sherry, Pedro Ximenez sherry and Cognac casks. The casks layer dried fruit, orange and dark chocolate over the bourbon and leave a long, clove-spiced finish.
- 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 Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon if you want a sherry-and-Cognac-finished bourbon full of dried fruit and dark chocolate at a significantly lower price point.
- Go with Praedictum 15 Year if you want a 15-year, barrel-proof Kentucky bourbon with cherry, maple and mint.
Best enjoyed neat (Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon); neat (Praedictum 15 Year).