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Praedictum 15 Year vs Four Roses Small Batch Select
Comparing Praedictum 15 Year and Four Roses Small Batch Select reveals a matchup between an uncut, cask-strength bruiser and a traditional, spice-driven Kentucky staple.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Praedictum 15 Year | Four Roses Small Batch Select |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon, Barrel Proof | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | 60% corn, 35% rye, 5% malted barley |
| Age | 15 years +9 yr | 6 years |
| Proof | 112 proof (56% ABV) +8 proof | 104 proof (52% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$400 – $550 | ~$55 – $65 ~$415 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 Small Batch Select
Not rated yetNo notes yet.
Flavor Profile
Praedictum 15 Year Four Roses Small Batch Select
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 5/7 spice: Praedictum 15 Year 5 out of 10, Four Roses Small Batch Select 7 out of 10
sweetness 7/6 sweetness: Praedictum 15 Year 7 out of 10, Four Roses Small Batch Select 6 out of 10
oak 7/6 oak: Praedictum 15 Year 7 out of 10, Four Roses Small Batch Select 6 out of 10
fruit 7/8 fruit: Praedictum 15 Year 7 out of 10, Four Roses Small Batch Select 8 out of 10
heat 7/6 heat: Praedictum 15 Year 7 out of 10, Four Roses Small Batch Select 6 out of 10
nuttiness 4/3 nuttiness: Praedictum 15 Year 4 out of 10, Four Roses Small Batch Select 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Rye spice is the dividing line here.
- 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 Small Batch Select: Six recipes, non-chill-filtered, at 104 proof, and the most complete thing Four Roses makes at a normal price. The house fruit character with enough proof and texture to carry it.
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 Four Roses Small Batch Select if you want the fullest expression of the Four Roses fruit-forward style without chasing an allocated bottle at a significantly lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat (Praedictum 15 Year); neat, rocks (Four Roses Small Batch Select).