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Michter's US*1 Small Batch vs Praedictum 15 Year
Put Michter's US*1 Small Batch next to Praedictum 15 Year and you have a sourced, corn-forward blend set against a full-proof, unfiltered heavyweight.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Michter's US*1 Small Batch | 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 | 91.4 proof (45.7% ABV) | 112 proof (56% ABV) +21 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$45 – $55 ~$425 less | ~$400 – $550 |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Limited |
- Michter's US*1 Small Batch and Praedictum 15 Year do not publish an official mash bill.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
Michter's US*1 Small Batch
No notes yet.
Praedictum 15 Year
Not my favorite, but I can see why people like it.
Flavor Profile
Michter's US*1 Small Batch Praedictum 15 Year
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 3/7 heat: Michter's US*1 Small Batch 3 out of 10, Praedictum 15 Year 7 out of 10
oak 5/7 oak: Michter's US*1 Small Batch 5 out of 10, Praedictum 15 Year 7 out of 10
fruit 5/7 fruit: Michter's US*1 Small Batch 5 out of 10, Praedictum 15 Year 7 out of 10
spice 4/5 spice: Michter's US*1 Small Batch 4 out of 10, Praedictum 15 Year 5 out of 10
sweetness 7/7 sweetness: Michter's US*1 Small Batch 7 out of 10, Praedictum 15 Year 7 out of 10
nuttiness 4/4 nuttiness: Michter's US*1 Small Batch 4 out of 10, Praedictum 15 Year 4 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Proof and heat dominate the difference.
- Michter's US*1 Small Batch: Polished and easy-drinking, with butterscotch and stone fruit and very little rough edge. What you pay for is refinement and mouthfeel rather than age or proof.
- 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 Michter's US*1 Small Batch if you want a smooth, polished pour with a premium feel and no rough edges 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 (Michter's US*1 Small Batch); neat (Praedictum 15 Year).