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Praedictum 15 Year vs Larceny Small Batch
Praedictum 15 Year and Larceny Small Batch sit on opposite sides of a familiar divide: an undiluted barrel-strength pour versus an old-guard, wheat-forward classic.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Praedictum 15 Year | Larceny Small Batch |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon, Barrel Proof | Wheated Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | 68% corn, 20% wheat, 12% malted barley |
| Age | 15 years | No age statement |
| Proof | 112 proof (56% ABV) +20 proof | 92 proof (46% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$400 – $550 | ~$25 – $32 ~$447 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.
Larceny Small Batch
Not rated yetNo notes yet.
Flavor Profile
Praedictum 15 Year Larceny Small Batch
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 7/3 heat: Praedictum 15 Year 7 out of 10, Larceny Small Batch 3 out of 10
spice 5/2 spice: Praedictum 15 Year 5 out of 10, Larceny Small Batch 2 out of 10
oak 7/4 oak: Praedictum 15 Year 7 out of 10, Larceny Small Batch 4 out of 10
fruit 7/5 fruit: Praedictum 15 Year 7 out of 10, Larceny Small Batch 5 out of 10
sweetness 7/8 sweetness: Praedictum 15 Year 7 out of 10, Larceny Small Batch 8 out of 10
nuttiness 4/3 nuttiness: Praedictum 15 Year 4 out of 10, Larceny Small Batch 3 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.
- Larceny Small Batch: Heaven Hill's everyday wheater and the most affordable way into the style. Soft honey and butterscotch with almost no spice, and a texture that makes the low price hard to argue with.
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 Larceny Small Batch if you want an easy, sweet, genuinely inexpensive wheated bourbon at a significantly lower price point and without hunting for it.
Best enjoyed neat (Praedictum 15 Year); neat, rocks, cocktails (Larceny Small Batch).