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Penelope Four Grain vs Praedictum 15 Year
Put Penelope Four Grain next to Praedictum 15 Year and you have a blender-built, corn-forward bottling set against a full-proof, unfiltered heavyweight.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Penelope Four Grain | Praedictum 15 Year |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Four-Grain Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon, Barrel Proof |
| Mash Bill 1 | 74% corn, 7% rye, 16% wheat, 3% malted barley | Not disclosed |
| Age | No age statement | 15 years |
| Proof | 80 proof (40% ABV) | 112 proof (56% ABV) +32 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$30 – $40 ~$440 less | ~$400 – $550 |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Limited |
- Penelope Four Grain and Praedictum 15 Year do not publish an official mash bill.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
Penelope Four Grain
Not rated yetNo notes yet.
Praedictum 15 Year
Not my favorite, but I can see why people like it.
Flavor Profile
Penelope Four Grain Praedictum 15 Year
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 2/7 heat: Penelope Four Grain 2 out of 10, Praedictum 15 Year 7 out of 10
oak 3/7 oak: Penelope Four Grain 3 out of 10, Praedictum 15 Year 7 out of 10
spice 3/5 spice: Penelope Four Grain 3 out of 10, Praedictum 15 Year 5 out of 10
fruit 5/7 fruit: Penelope Four Grain 5 out of 10, Praedictum 15 Year 7 out of 10
sweetness 6/7 sweetness: Penelope Four Grain 6 out of 10, Praedictum 15 Year 7 out of 10
nuttiness 4/4 nuttiness: Penelope Four Grain 4 out of 10, Praedictum 15 Year 4 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
These two land very differently on the palate for heat.
- Penelope Four Grain: A light, low-proof blend of corn, wheat, rye and barley. Honey, almond and orchard fruit keep it sweet and easy, though it reads young and thin when sipped neat.
- 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 Penelope Four Grain if you want an easy, light, honeyed bourbon that mixes well at a significantly lower price point and 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 highball, cocktails (Penelope Four Grain); neat (Praedictum 15 Year).