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Praedictum 15 Year vs Horse Soldier Barrel Strength
Put Praedictum 15 Year next to Horse Soldier Barrel Strength and you have a full-proof, unfiltered heavyweight set against an uncut, high-wheat heavyweight.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Praedictum 15 Year | Horse Soldier Barrel Strength |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon, Barrel Proof | Wheated Bourbon, Barrel Proof |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | 70% corn, 20% wheat, 10% malted barley |
| Age | 15 years | No age statement |
| Proof | 112 proof (56% ABV) | 111 proof (55.5% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$400 – $550 | ~$78 – $85 ~$394 less |
| Availability | Limited | Widely available easier to find |
- Praedictum 15 Year and Horse Soldier Barrel Strength do not publish an official mash bill.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.
Horse Soldier Barrel Strength
Not rated yetNo notes yet.
Flavor Profile
Praedictum 15 Year Horse Soldier Barrel Strength
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
fruit 7/5 fruit: Praedictum 15 Year 7 out of 10, Horse Soldier Barrel Strength 5 out of 10
oak 7/6 oak: Praedictum 15 Year 7 out of 10, Horse Soldier Barrel Strength 6 out of 10
nuttiness 4/3 nuttiness: Praedictum 15 Year 4 out of 10, Horse Soldier Barrel Strength 3 out of 10
sweetness 7/7 sweetness: Praedictum 15 Year 7 out of 10, Horse Soldier Barrel Strength 7 out of 10
spice 5/5 spice: Praedictum 15 Year 5 out of 10, Horse Soldier Barrel Strength 5 out of 10
heat 7/7 heat: Praedictum 15 Year 7 out of 10, Horse Soldier Barrel Strength 7 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The fruit-versus-grain contrast drives this one.
- 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.
- Horse Soldier Barrel Strength: A barrel-strength wheater from the veteran-founded Horse Soldier brand. Brown sugar and toasted oak lead, baking spice and heat follow, and a splash of water pulls out darker fruit.
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 Horse Soldier Barrel Strength if you want a big, barrel-strength wheated bourbon with plenty of brown sugar and warmth at a significantly lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat (Praedictum 15 Year); neat, old-fashioned (Horse Soldier Barrel Strength).