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Praedictum 15 Year vs Four Roses Bourbon
Praedictum 15 Year and Four Roses Bourbon 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 | Four Roses Bourbon |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon, Barrel Proof | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | 75% corn, 20% rye, 5% malted barley |
| Age | 15 years | No age statement |
| Proof | 112 proof (56% ABV) +32 proof | 80 proof (40% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$400 – $550 | ~$22 – $28 ~$450 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.
Four Roses Bourbon
Not rated yetNo notes yet.
Flavor Profile
Praedictum 15 Year Four Roses Bourbon
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 7/2 heat: Praedictum 15 Year 7 out of 10, Four Roses Bourbon 2 out of 10
oak 7/3 oak: Praedictum 15 Year 7 out of 10, Four Roses Bourbon 3 out of 10
sweetness 7/6 sweetness: Praedictum 15 Year 7 out of 10, Four Roses Bourbon 6 out of 10
fruit 7/6 fruit: Praedictum 15 Year 7 out of 10, Four Roses Bourbon 6 out of 10
nuttiness 4/3 nuttiness: Praedictum 15 Year 4 out of 10, Four Roses Bourbon 3 out of 10
spice 5/5 spice: Praedictum 15 Year 5 out of 10, Four Roses Bourbon 5 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.
- Four Roses Bourbon: The yellow label entry point, blending all ten Four Roses recipes at a gentle 80 proof. Light and fruity to a fault, but the house floral character is already recognisable and it mixes beautifully.
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 Four Roses Bourbon if you want the Four Roses fruit-and-floral signature at its lightest and cheapest without hunting for it.
Best enjoyed neat (Praedictum 15 Year); cocktails, highball, rocks (Four Roses Bourbon).