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Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky vs Praedictum 15 Year
Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky 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 1910 Old Fine Whisky | 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 | 93 proof (46.5% ABV) | 112 proof (56% ABV) +19 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$55 – $60 ~$418 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 2026-10; they vary widely by market.
AG’s Rating and AG’s Notes
Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky
Not rated yetNo notes yet.
Praedictum 15 Year
Not my favorite, but I can see why people like it.
Flavor Profile
Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky Praedictum 15 Year
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 4/7 heat: Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky 4 out of 10, Praedictum 15 Year 7 out of 10
fruit 5/7 fruit: Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky 5 out of 10, Praedictum 15 Year 7 out of 10
sweetness 8/7 sweetness: Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky 8 out of 10, Praedictum 15 Year 7 out of 10
oak 8/7 oak: Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky 8 out of 10, Praedictum 15 Year 7 out of 10
nuttiness 3/4 nuttiness: Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky 3 out of 10, Praedictum 15 Year 4 out of 10
spice 5/5 spice: Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky 5 out of 10, Praedictum 15 Year 5 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Proof and heat dominate the difference.
- Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky: Old Forester given a second barrel, which loads it with dessert notes: toffee, buttercream and milk chocolate over heavy char. Sweet and rich for 93 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 Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky if you want a double-barreled, dessert-sweet bourbon with heavy char at a modest proof 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.
Best enjoyed neat, old-fashioned (Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky); neat (Praedictum 15 Year).