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Praedictum 15 Year vs 1792 Small Batch
Praedictum 15 Year and 1792 Small Batch sit on opposite sides of a familiar divide: an undiluted barrel-strength pour versus an old-guard, rye-forward classic.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Praedictum 15 Year | 1792 Small Batch |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon, Barrel Proof | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | Not disclosed |
| Age | 15 years | No age statement |
| Proof | 112 proof (56% ABV) +18 proof | 93.7 proof (46.9% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$400 – $550 | ~$26 – $34 ~$445 less |
| Availability | Limited | Widely available easier to find |
- Praedictum 15 Year and 1792 Small Batch do not publish an official mash bill.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
Praedictum 15 Year
Not my favorite, but I can see why people like it.
1792 Small Batch
Not rated yetNo notes yet.
Flavor Profile
Praedictum 15 Year 1792 Small Batch
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 5/7 spice: Praedictum 15 Year 5 out of 10, 1792 Small Batch 7 out of 10
fruit 7/5 fruit: Praedictum 15 Year 7 out of 10, 1792 Small Batch 5 out of 10
heat 7/5 heat: Praedictum 15 Year 7 out of 10, 1792 Small Batch 5 out of 10
sweetness 7/6 sweetness: Praedictum 15 Year 7 out of 10, 1792 Small Batch 6 out of 10
oak 7/6 oak: Praedictum 15 Year 7 out of 10, 1792 Small Batch 6 out of 10
nuttiness 4/4 nuttiness: Praedictum 15 Year 4 out of 10, 1792 Small Batch 4 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The gap between these two is mostly about spice.
- 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.
- 1792 Small Batch: Barton's flagship and one of the most under-discussed bottles at its price. A high-rye character with cocoa and orange peel, and considerably more going on than the shelf position suggests.
Which One Should You Choose?
- Go with Praedictum 15 Year if you want a 15-year, barrel-proof Kentucky bourbon with cherry, maple and mint.
- Go with 1792 Small Batch if you want an overlooked, spice-forward Kentucky bourbon that punches above its price without hunting for it.
Best enjoyed neat (Praedictum 15 Year); neat, rocks, old-fashioned (1792 Small Batch).