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Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond vs Praedictum 15 Year
Put Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond next to Praedictum 15 Year and you have a classic, high-wheat stalwart set against a full-proof, unfiltered heavyweight.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond | Praedictum 15 Year |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Wheated Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon, Barrel Proof |
| Mash Bill 1 | 68% corn, 20% wheat, 12% malted barley | Not disclosed |
| Age | 9 years | 15 years +6 yr |
| Proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) | 112 proof (56% ABV) +12 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$110 – $180 ~$330 less | ~$400 – $550 |
| Availability | Allocated | Limited easier to find |
- 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
Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond
Not rated yetNo notes yet.
Praedictum 15 Year
Not my favorite, but I can see why people like it.
Flavor Profile
Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond Praedictum 15 Year
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 2/5 spice: Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 2 out of 10, Praedictum 15 Year 5 out of 10
heat 4/7 heat: Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 4 out of 10, Praedictum 15 Year 7 out of 10
sweetness 8/7 sweetness: Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 8 out of 10, Praedictum 15 Year 7 out of 10
fruit 6/7 fruit: Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 6 out of 10, Praedictum 15 Year 7 out of 10
nuttiness 3/4 nuttiness: Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 3 out of 10, Praedictum 15 Year 4 out of 10
oak 7/7 oak: Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 7 out of 10, Praedictum 15 Year 7 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Rye spice is the dividing line here.
- Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond: The decanter series, released twice a year at varying ages, and Heaven Hill's most serious wheated statement. Age shows as polished oak and stewed fruit rather than tannin, but you pay handsomely for the bottle.
- 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 Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond if you want an aged, bonded wheater in a presentation bottle and the price is not the obstacle.
- 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 and without hunting for it.
Best enjoyed neat (Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond); neat (Praedictum 15 Year).