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Old Forester Statesman vs Praedictum 15 Year
Put Old Forester Statesman 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 Statesman | 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 | 95 proof (47.5% ABV) | 112 proof (56% ABV) +17 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$50 – $55 ~$423 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 Statesman
Not rated yetNo notes yet.
Praedictum 15 Year
Not my favorite, but I can see why people like it.
Flavor Profile
Old Forester Statesman Praedictum 15 Year
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 4/7 heat: Old Forester Statesman 4 out of 10, Praedictum 15 Year 7 out of 10
oak 5/7 oak: Old Forester Statesman 5 out of 10, Praedictum 15 Year 7 out of 10
nuttiness 2/4 nuttiness: Old Forester Statesman 2 out of 10, Praedictum 15 Year 4 out of 10
sweetness 8/7 sweetness: Old Forester Statesman 8 out of 10, Praedictum 15 Year 7 out of 10
spice 5/5 spice: Old Forester Statesman 5 out of 10, Praedictum 15 Year 5 out of 10
fruit 7/7 fruit: Old Forester Statesman 7 out of 10, Praedictum 15 Year 7 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
These two land very differently on the palate for heat.
- Old Forester Statesman: Old Forester's fruit-forward middle child, first made for a spy movie tie-in. Bright cherry and brown sugar lead, with cocoa and a touch of the house banana note.
- 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 Statesman if you want a bright, cherry-sweet Old Forester that sits between the 100 and 1920 in weight 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, rocks, old-fashioned (Old Forester Statesman); neat (Praedictum 15 Year).