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Praedictum 15 Year vs E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch
Put Praedictum 15 Year next to E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch and you have a full-proof, unfiltered heavyweight set against a classic, corn-forward stalwart.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Praedictum 15 Year | E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch |
|---|---|---|
| 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) +12 proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$400 – $550 | ~$45 – $90 ~$408 less |
| Availability | Limited easier to find | Allocated |
- Praedictum 15 Year and E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch do not publish an official mash bill.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.
E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch
Not rated yetNo notes yet.
Flavor Profile
Praedictum 15 Year E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
fruit 7/5 fruit: Praedictum 15 Year 7 out of 10, E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch 5 out of 10
heat 7/5 heat: Praedictum 15 Year 7 out of 10, E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch 5 out of 10
sweetness 7/6 sweetness: Praedictum 15 Year 7 out of 10, E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch 6 out of 10
spice 5/5 spice: Praedictum 15 Year 5 out of 10, E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch 5 out of 10
oak 7/7 oak: Praedictum 15 Year 7 out of 10, E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch 7 out of 10
nuttiness 4/4 nuttiness: Praedictum 15 Year 4 out of 10, E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch 4 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Fruit character is what sets these apart.
- 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.
- E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch: Bottled-in-bond from the same low-rye Buffalo Trace recipe, and the extra 10 proof over standard BT gives it noticeably more grip. Butterscotch and tobacco with a long, drying finish that outlasts most bottles near its shelf price.
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 without hunting for it.
- Go with E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch if you want the Buffalo Trace house profile with real structure and a bonded 100-proof backbone at a significantly lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat (Praedictum 15 Year); neat, rocks, old-fashioned (E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch).