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Praedictum 15 Year vs Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond
Put Praedictum 15 Year next to Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond and you have a full-proof, unfiltered heavyweight set against a classic, high-wheat stalwart.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Praedictum 15 Year | Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon, Barrel Proof | Wheated Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | 68% corn, 20% wheat, 12% malted barley |
| Age | 15 years +6 yr | 9 years |
| Proof | 112 proof (56% ABV) +12 proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$400 – $550 | ~$110 – $180 ~$330 less |
| Availability | Limited easier to find | Allocated |
- 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.
Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond
Not rated yetNo notes yet.
Flavor Profile
Praedictum 15 Year Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 5/2 spice: Praedictum 15 Year 5 out of 10, Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 2 out of 10
heat 7/4 heat: Praedictum 15 Year 7 out of 10, Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 4 out of 10
sweetness 7/8 sweetness: Praedictum 15 Year 7 out of 10, Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 8 out of 10
fruit 7/6 fruit: Praedictum 15 Year 7 out of 10, Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 6 out of 10
nuttiness 4/3 nuttiness: Praedictum 15 Year 4 out of 10, Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 3 out of 10
oak 7/7 oak: Praedictum 15 Year 7 out of 10, Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 7 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.
- Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond: The decanter series, released twice a year at varying ages, and Heaven Hill's most serious wheated statement. Age shows as polished oak and stewed fruit rather than tannin, but you pay handsomely for the bottle.
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 and without hunting for it.
- Go with Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond if you want an aged, bonded wheater in a presentation bottle and the price is not the obstacle.
Best enjoyed neat (Praedictum 15 Year); neat (Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond).