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Old Forester 1897 Bottled-in-Bond vs Praedictum 15 Year
Put Old Forester 1897 Bottled-in-Bond next to Praedictum 15 Year and you have a classic, high-rye stalwart set against a full-proof, unfiltered heavyweight.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Old Forester 1897 Bottled-in-Bond | 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 | 4 years | 15 years +11 yr |
| Proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) | 112 proof (56% ABV) +12 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$45 – $55 ~$425 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 1897 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 Forester 1897 Bottled-in-Bond Praedictum 15 Year
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
fruit 5/7 fruit: Old Forester 1897 Bottled-in-Bond 5 out of 10, Praedictum 15 Year 7 out of 10
heat 5/7 heat: Old Forester 1897 Bottled-in-Bond 5 out of 10, Praedictum 15 Year 7 out of 10
spice 6/5 spice: Old Forester 1897 Bottled-in-Bond 6 out of 10, Praedictum 15 Year 5 out of 10
nuttiness 3/4 nuttiness: Old Forester 1897 Bottled-in-Bond 3 out of 10, Praedictum 15 Year 4 out of 10
sweetness 7/7 sweetness: Old Forester 1897 Bottled-in-Bond 7 out of 10, Praedictum 15 Year 7 out of 10
oak 7/7 oak: Old Forester 1897 Bottled-in-Bond 7 out of 10, Praedictum 15 Year 7 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The fruit-versus-grain contrast drives this one.
- Old Forester 1897 Bottled-in-Bond: The bonded entry in the Whiskey Row series and a noticeable step up in density from the standard 100. More oak and more weight, though the price gap to the 100 proof is harder to justify than the flavour gap suggests.
- 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 1897 Bottled-in-Bond if you want a bonded, denser take on the Old Forester profile with more barrel behind it 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 with an older age statement.
Best enjoyed neat, old-fashioned (Old Forester 1897 Bottled-in-Bond); neat (Praedictum 15 Year).