Compare
Old Forester 100 Proof vs Praedictum 15 Year
Old Forester 100 Proof and Praedictum 15 Year sit on opposite sides of a familiar divide: an old-guard, rye-forward classic versus an undiluted barrel-strength pour.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Old Forester 100 Proof | Praedictum 15 Year |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon, Barrel Proof |
| Mash Bill 1 | 72% corn, 18% rye, 10% malted barley | Not disclosed |
| Age | No age statement | 15 years |
| Proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) | 112 proof (56% ABV) +12 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$26 – $32 ~$446 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
Old Forester 100 Proof
Not rated yetNo notes yet.
Praedictum 15 Year
Not my favorite, but I can see why people like it.
Flavor Profile
Old Forester 100 Proof Praedictum 15 Year
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
fruit 5/7 fruit: Old Forester 100 Proof 5 out of 10, Praedictum 15 Year 7 out of 10
heat 5/7 heat: Old Forester 100 Proof 5 out of 10, Praedictum 15 Year 7 out of 10
spice 6/5 spice: Old Forester 100 Proof 6 out of 10, Praedictum 15 Year 5 out of 10
oak 6/7 oak: Old Forester 100 Proof 6 out of 10, Praedictum 15 Year 7 out of 10
nuttiness 3/4 nuttiness: Old Forester 100 Proof 3 out of 10, Praedictum 15 Year 4 out of 10
sweetness 7/7 sweetness: Old Forester 100 Proof 7 out of 10, Praedictum 15 Year 7 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Fruit character is what sets these apart.
- Old Forester 100 Proof: The bottle most people should buy from this range: the same recipe as the 86 with enough proof to actually taste it. One of the strongest arguments on the shelf for spending six dollars more.
- 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 Forester 100 Proof if you want the best value in the Old Forester range and a superb old-fashioned base 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, cocktails (Old Forester 100 Proof); neat (Praedictum 15 Year).