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Old Grand-Dad 114 vs Praedictum 15 Year
Old Grand-Dad 114 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 Grand-Dad 114 | Praedictum 15 Year |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon, Barrel Proof |
| Mash Bill 1 | 63% corn, 27% rye, 10% malted barley | Not disclosed |
| Age | No age statement | 15 years |
| Proof | 114 proof (57% ABV) +2 proof | 112 proof (56% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$28 – $35 ~$444 less | ~$400 – $550 |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Limited |
- Old Grand-Dad 114 and Praedictum 15 Year do not publish an official mash bill.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 Grand-Dad 114
Not rated yetNo notes yet.
Praedictum 15 Year
Not my favorite, but I can see why people like it.
Flavor Profile
Old Grand-Dad 114 Praedictum 15 Year
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 9/5 spice: Old Grand-Dad 114 9 out of 10, Praedictum 15 Year 5 out of 10
fruit 4/7 fruit: Old Grand-Dad 114 4 out of 10, Praedictum 15 Year 7 out of 10
sweetness 6/7 sweetness: Old Grand-Dad 114 6 out of 10, Praedictum 15 Year 7 out of 10
oak 6/7 oak: Old Grand-Dad 114 6 out of 10, Praedictum 15 Year 7 out of 10
heat 8/7 heat: Old Grand-Dad 114 8 out of 10, Praedictum 15 Year 7 out of 10
nuttiness 5/4 nuttiness: Old Grand-Dad 114 5 out of 10, Praedictum 15 Year 4 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Rye spice is the dividing line here.
- Old Grand-Dad 114: The best proof-per-dollar in American whiskey and it is not especially close. The 27% rye mash at 114 proof is loud, peppery and completely unsubtle, which is exactly why it makes such a good old-fashioned.
- 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 Grand-Dad 114 if you want maximum rye spice and proof for under thirty dollars 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, old-fashioned, cocktails (Old Grand-Dad 114); neat (Praedictum 15 Year).