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Praedictum 15 Year vs Maker's Mark
Put Praedictum 15 Year next to Maker's Mark and you have a full-proof, unfiltered heavyweight set against a classic, high-wheat stalwart.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Praedictum 15 Year | Maker's Mark |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon, Barrel Proof | Wheated Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | 70% corn, 16% wheat, 14% malted barley |
| Age | 15 years | No age statement |
| Proof | 112 proof (56% ABV) +22 proof | 90 proof (45% 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.
Maker's Mark
Not rated yetNo notes yet.
Flavor Profile
Praedictum 15 Year Maker's Mark
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 7/3 heat: Praedictum 15 Year 7 out of 10, Maker's Mark 3 out of 10
spice 5/2 spice: Praedictum 15 Year 5 out of 10, Maker's Mark 2 out of 10
oak 7/4 oak: Praedictum 15 Year 7 out of 10, Maker's Mark 4 out of 10
fruit 7/4 fruit: Praedictum 15 Year 7 out of 10, Maker's Mark 4 out of 10
sweetness 7/8 sweetness: Praedictum 15 Year 7 out of 10, Maker's Mark 8 out of 10
nuttiness 4/3 nuttiness: Praedictum 15 Year 4 out of 10, Maker's Mark 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.
- Maker's Mark: The bottle that made wheated bourbon mainstream. Soft, sweet, and deliberately low on spice and oak, with baked bread and honey doing most of the work. Consistency is its real feature.
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 Maker's Mark if you want a reliably sweet, low-spice wheater that is easy to find and easy to drink at a significantly lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat (Praedictum 15 Year); neat, rocks, cocktails, highball (Maker's Mark).