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Praedictum 15 Year vs Jim Beam Black
Put Praedictum 15 Year next to Jim Beam Black and you have a full-proof, unfiltered heavyweight set against a classic, high-rye stalwart.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Praedictum 15 Year | Jim Beam Black |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon, Barrel Proof | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | 75% corn, 13% rye, 12% malted barley |
| Age | 15 years +8 yr | 7 years |
| Proof | 112 proof (56% ABV) +26 proof | 86 proof (43% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$400 – $550 | ~$22 – $28 ~$450 less |
| Availability | Limited | Widely available easier to find |
- Praedictum 15 Year and Jim Beam Black do not publish an official mash bill.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.
Jim Beam Black
Not rated yetNo notes yet.
Flavor Profile
Praedictum 15 Year Jim Beam Black
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
fruit 7/3 fruit: Praedictum 15 Year 7 out of 10, Jim Beam Black 3 out of 10
heat 7/3 heat: Praedictum 15 Year 7 out of 10, Jim Beam Black 3 out of 10
nuttiness 4/6 nuttiness: Praedictum 15 Year 4 out of 10, Jim Beam Black 6 out of 10
sweetness 7/6 sweetness: Praedictum 15 Year 7 out of 10, Jim Beam Black 6 out of 10
spice 5/4 spice: Praedictum 15 Year 5 out of 10, Jim Beam Black 4 out of 10
oak 7/6 oak: Praedictum 15 Year 7 out of 10, Jim Beam Black 6 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.
- Jim Beam Black: The extra-aged version of the white label and a considerable step up for a few dollars more. Softer and rounder than Knob Creek with the same family peanut note, at a proof that keeps everything gentle.
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 Jim Beam Black if you want the Beam house character at its most affordable and easy-going without hunting for it.
Best enjoyed neat (Praedictum 15 Year); neat, rocks, cocktails (Jim Beam Black).