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Praedictum 15 Year vs New Riff Bottled-in-Bond
Praedictum 15 Year and New Riff Bottled-in-Bond sit on opposite sides of a familiar divide: an undiluted barrel-strength pour versus a new-wave, rye-forward craft style.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Praedictum 15 Year | New Riff Bottled-in-Bond |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon, Barrel Proof | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | 65% corn, 30% rye, 5% malted barley |
| Age | 15 years +11 yr | 4 years |
| Proof | 112 proof (56% ABV) +12 proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$400 – $550 | ~$38 – $45 ~$434 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.
New Riff Bottled-in-Bond
Not rated yetNo notes yet.
Flavor Profile
Praedictum 15 Year New Riff Bottled-in-Bond
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 5/9 spice: Praedictum 15 Year 5 out of 10, New Riff Bottled-in-Bond 9 out of 10
sweetness 7/4 sweetness: Praedictum 15 Year 7 out of 10, New Riff Bottled-in-Bond 4 out of 10
oak 7/5 oak: Praedictum 15 Year 7 out of 10, New Riff Bottled-in-Bond 5 out of 10
fruit 7/5 fruit: Praedictum 15 Year 7 out of 10, New Riff Bottled-in-Bond 5 out of 10
heat 7/6 heat: Praedictum 15 Year 7 out of 10, New Riff Bottled-in-Bond 6 out of 10
nuttiness 4/3 nuttiness: Praedictum 15 Year 4 out of 10, New Riff Bottled-in-Bond 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.
- New Riff Bottled-in-Bond: At 30% rye this is about as spice-forward as bourbon gets before becoming rye whiskey. Peppery and herbal with mint and dill, non-chill-filtered for texture, and noticeably dry rather than sweet.
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 New Riff Bottled-in-Bond if you want aggressive rye spice and a dry, herbal profile from a modern craft distillery at a significantly lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat (Praedictum 15 Year); neat, old-fashioned, cocktails (New Riff Bottled-in-Bond).