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Old Grand-Dad Bonded vs Praedictum 15 Year
Comparing Old Grand-Dad Bonded and Praedictum 15 Year reveals a matchup between a traditional, spice-driven Kentucky staple and an uncut, cask-strength bruiser.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Old Grand-Dad Bonded | 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 | 4 years | 15 years +11 yr |
| Proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) | 112 proof (56% ABV) +12 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$24 – $30 ~$448 less | ~$400 – $550 |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Limited |
- Old Grand-Dad Bonded and Praedictum 15 Year do not publish an official mash bill.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 Bonded
Not rated yetNo notes yet.
Praedictum 15 Year
Not my favorite, but I can see why people like it.
Flavor Profile
Old Grand-Dad Bonded Praedictum 15 Year
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 8/5 spice: Old Grand-Dad Bonded 8 out of 10, Praedictum 15 Year 5 out of 10
fruit 4/7 fruit: Old Grand-Dad Bonded 4 out of 10, Praedictum 15 Year 7 out of 10
sweetness 5/7 sweetness: Old Grand-Dad Bonded 5 out of 10, Praedictum 15 Year 7 out of 10
oak 5/7 oak: Old Grand-Dad Bonded 5 out of 10, Praedictum 15 Year 7 out of 10
heat 6/7 heat: Old Grand-Dad Bonded 6 out of 10, Praedictum 15 Year 7 out of 10
nuttiness 5/4 nuttiness: Old Grand-Dad Bonded 5 out of 10, Praedictum 15 Year 4 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Rye spice is the dividing line here.
- Old Grand-Dad Bonded: A bonded 100-proof high-rye bourbon for the price of a mixer, and one of the great bargains on the shelf. Cleaner and less overwhelming than the 114 while keeping the peppery rye backbone.
- 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 Bonded if you want a bonded, high-rye workhorse at mixer money without hunting for it.
- 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, cocktails (Old Grand-Dad Bonded); neat (Praedictum 15 Year).