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Praedictum 15 Year vs Old Forester 1870 Original Batch
Praedictum 15 Year and Old Forester 1870 Original Batch sit on opposite sides of a familiar divide: an undiluted barrel-strength pour versus an old-guard, rye-forward classic.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Praedictum 15 Year | Old Forester 1870 Original Batch |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon, Barrel Proof | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | 72% corn, 18% rye, 10% malted barley |
| Age | 15 years | No age statement |
| Proof | 112 proof (56% ABV) +22 proof | 90 proof (45% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$400 – $550 | ~$45 – $55 ~$425 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.
Old Forester 1870 Original Batch
Not rated yetNo notes yet.
Flavor Profile
Praedictum 15 Year Old Forester 1870 Original Batch
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 7/3 heat: Praedictum 15 Year 7 out of 10, Old Forester 1870 Original Batch 3 out of 10
oak 7/5 oak: Praedictum 15 Year 7 out of 10, Old Forester 1870 Original Batch 5 out of 10
nuttiness 4/2 nuttiness: Praedictum 15 Year 4 out of 10, Old Forester 1870 Original Batch 2 out of 10
spice 5/4 spice: Praedictum 15 Year 5 out of 10, Old Forester 1870 Original Batch 4 out of 10
fruit 7/6 fruit: Praedictum 15 Year 7 out of 10, Old Forester 1870 Original Batch 6 out of 10
sweetness 7/7 sweetness: Praedictum 15 Year 7 out of 10, Old Forester 1870 Original Batch 7 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.
- Old Forester 1870 Original Batch: The first bottle in Old Forester's Whiskey Row Series, recreating the founder's habit of blending barrels from three warehouses. It is the lightest of the series, caramel sweet and easy.
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 Old Forester 1870 Original Batch if you want the gentlest, most easygoing pour in the Whiskey Row Series at a significantly lower price point and without hunting for it.
Best enjoyed neat (Praedictum 15 Year); neat, rocks, highball (Old Forester 1870 Original Batch).