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Praedictum 15 Year vs Buffalo Trace
Put Praedictum 15 Year next to Buffalo Trace and you have a full-proof, unfiltered heavyweight set against a classic, corn-forward stalwart.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Praedictum 15 Year | Buffalo Trace |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon, Barrel Proof | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley |
| Age | 15 years | No age statement |
| Proof | 112 proof (56% ABV) +22 proof | 90 proof (45% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$400 – $550 | ~$28 – $35 ~$444 less |
- Praedictum 15 Year and Buffalo Trace do not publish an official mash bill.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.
Buffalo Trace
Not rated yetNo notes yet.
Flavor Profile
Praedictum 15 Year Buffalo Trace
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 7/4 heat: Praedictum 15 Year 7 out of 10, Buffalo Trace 4 out of 10
fruit 7/5 fruit: Praedictum 15 Year 7 out of 10, Buffalo Trace 5 out of 10
sweetness 7/6 sweetness: Praedictum 15 Year 7 out of 10, Buffalo Trace 6 out of 10
oak 7/6 oak: Praedictum 15 Year 7 out of 10, Buffalo Trace 6 out of 10
spice 5/5 spice: Praedictum 15 Year 5 out of 10, Buffalo Trace 5 out of 10
nuttiness 4/4 nuttiness: Praedictum 15 Year 4 out of 10, Buffalo Trace 4 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
These two land very differently on the palate for heat.
- 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.
- Buffalo Trace: The reference-point Kentucky bourbon: balanced brown sugar and vanilla sweetness, a whisper of mint, and just enough oak and spice to keep it interesting. Nothing is loud, which is exactly the point at 90 proof.
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 Buffalo Trace if you want the balanced, everyday Kentucky benchmark that does nothing wrong at a fair price.
Best enjoyed neat (Praedictum 15 Year); neat, rocks, old-fashioned, cocktails (Buffalo Trace).