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Maker’s Mark 46 vs Praedictum 15 Year
Put Maker’s Mark 46 next to Praedictum 15 Year and you have a classic, high-wheat stalwart set against a full-proof, unfiltered heavyweight.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Maker’s Mark 46 | Praedictum 15 Year |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Wheated Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon, Barrel Proof |
| Mash Bill 1 | 70% corn, 16% wheat, 14% malted barley | Not disclosed |
| Age | No age statement | 15 years |
| Proof | 94 proof (47% ABV) | 112 proof (56% ABV) +18 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$38 – $45 ~$434 less | ~$400 – $550 |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Limited |
- Praedictum 15 Year does 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
Maker’s Mark 46
Not rated yetNo notes yet.
Praedictum 15 Year
Not my favorite, but I can see why people like it.
Flavor Profile
Maker’s Mark 46 Praedictum 15 Year
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
fruit 4/7 fruit: Maker’s Mark 46 4 out of 10, Praedictum 15 Year 7 out of 10
heat 4/7 heat: Maker’s Mark 46 4 out of 10, Praedictum 15 Year 7 out of 10
sweetness 8/7 sweetness: Maker’s Mark 46 8 out of 10, Praedictum 15 Year 7 out of 10
spice 4/5 spice: Maker’s Mark 46 4 out of 10, Praedictum 15 Year 5 out of 10
nuttiness 3/4 nuttiness: Maker’s Mark 46 3 out of 10, Praedictum 15 Year 4 out of 10
oak 7/7 oak: Maker’s Mark 46 7 out of 10, Praedictum 15 Year 7 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Fruit character is what sets these apart.
- Maker’s Mark 46: Finished with seared French oak staves inside the barrel, which adds the spice and wood that the standard bottling deliberately lacks. The most useful upgrade in the Maker's range.
- 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 Maker’s Mark 46 if you want the softness of Maker's Mark with real oak and spice layered over it at a significantly lower price point and without hunting for it.
- Go with Praedictum 15 Year if you want a 15-year, barrel-proof Kentucky bourbon with cherry, maple and mint.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks, old-fashioned (Maker’s Mark 46); neat (Praedictum 15 Year).