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Praedictum 15 Year vs Evan Williams Black Label
Praedictum 15 Year and Evan Williams Black Label sit on opposite sides of a familiar divide: an undiluted barrel-strength pour versus an old-guard, classically built classic.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Praedictum 15 Year | Evan Williams Black Label |
|---|---|---|
| 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) +26 proof | 86 proof (43% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$400 – $550 | ~$14 – $18 ~$459 less |
| Availability | Limited | Widely available easier to find |
- Praedictum 15 Year does 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.
Evan Williams Black Label
Not rated yetNo notes yet.
Flavor Profile
Praedictum 15 Year Evan Williams Black Label
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 7/3 heat: Praedictum 15 Year 7 out of 10, Evan Williams Black Label 3 out of 10
fruit 7/4 fruit: Praedictum 15 Year 7 out of 10, Evan Williams Black Label 4 out of 10
oak 7/5 oak: Praedictum 15 Year 7 out of 10, Evan Williams Black Label 5 out of 10
sweetness 7/6 sweetness: Praedictum 15 Year 7 out of 10, Evan Williams Black Label 6 out of 10
spice 5/4 spice: Praedictum 15 Year 5 out of 10, Evan Williams Black Label 4 out of 10
nuttiness 4/4 nuttiness: Praedictum 15 Year 4 out of 10, Evan Williams Black Label 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.
- Evan Williams Black Label: The everyday black label, and a perfectly competent well bourbon. Softer and sweeter than the bonded version, with less to say but nothing objectionable.
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 Evan Williams Black Label if you want a dependable, inexpensive mixing bourbon and nothing more complicated than that at a significantly lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat (Praedictum 15 Year); cocktails, highball, rocks (Evan Williams Black Label).