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Praedictum 15 Year vs Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak
Put Praedictum 15 Year next to Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak and you have a full-proof, unfiltered heavyweight set against an uncut, high-rye heavyweight.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Praedictum 15 Year | Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon, Barrel Proof | High-Rye Bourbon, Barrel Proof |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | 72% corn, 24% rye, 4% malted barley |
| Age | 15 years +7 yr | 8 years |
| Proof | 112 proof (56% ABV) | 120.2 proof (60.1% ABV) +8 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$400 – $550 | ~$70 – $80 ~$400 less |
- Praedictum 15 Year and Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak do not publish an official mash bill.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.
Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak
Not rated yetNo notes yet.
Flavor Profile
Praedictum 15 Year Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
oak 7/9 oak: Praedictum 15 Year 7 out of 10, Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak 9 out of 10
fruit 7/5 fruit: Praedictum 15 Year 7 out of 10, Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak 5 out of 10
sweetness 7/8 sweetness: Praedictum 15 Year 7 out of 10, Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak 8 out of 10
spice 5/6 spice: Praedictum 15 Year 5 out of 10, Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak 6 out of 10
heat 7/8 heat: Praedictum 15 Year 7 out of 10, Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak 8 out of 10
nuttiness 4/4 nuttiness: Praedictum 15 Year 4 out of 10, Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak 4 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Barrel influence is the main separator.
- 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.
- Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak: Eight-year MGP bourbon given a second stint in toasted barrels. It is dense and dessert-like, with molasses, dark chocolate and coffee over heavy oak at well over 120 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 with an older age statement.
- Go with Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak if you want a dense, double-oaked, dessert-like bourbon at high proof at a significantly lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat (Praedictum 15 Year); neat (Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak).