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Praedictum 15 Year vs Old Forester 1897 Bottled-in-Bond
Put Praedictum 15 Year next to Old Forester 1897 Bottled-in-Bond and you have a full-proof, unfiltered heavyweight set against a classic, high-rye stalwart.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Praedictum 15 Year | Old Forester 1897 Bottled-in-Bond |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon, Barrel Proof | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | 72% corn, 18% rye, 10% 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 | ~$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 1897 Bottled-in-Bond
Not rated yetNo notes yet.
Flavor Profile
Praedictum 15 Year Old Forester 1897 Bottled-in-Bond
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
fruit 7/5 fruit: Praedictum 15 Year 7 out of 10, Old Forester 1897 Bottled-in-Bond 5 out of 10
heat 7/5 heat: Praedictum 15 Year 7 out of 10, Old Forester 1897 Bottled-in-Bond 5 out of 10
spice 5/6 spice: Praedictum 15 Year 5 out of 10, Old Forester 1897 Bottled-in-Bond 6 out of 10
nuttiness 4/3 nuttiness: Praedictum 15 Year 4 out of 10, Old Forester 1897 Bottled-in-Bond 3 out of 10
sweetness 7/7 sweetness: Praedictum 15 Year 7 out of 10, Old Forester 1897 Bottled-in-Bond 7 out of 10
oak 7/7 oak: Praedictum 15 Year 7 out of 10, Old Forester 1897 Bottled-in-Bond 7 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The fruit-versus-grain contrast drives this one.
- 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 1897 Bottled-in-Bond: The bonded entry in the Whiskey Row series and a noticeable step up in density from the standard 100. More oak and more weight, though the price gap to the 100 proof is harder to justify than the flavour gap suggests.
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 Old Forester 1897 Bottled-in-Bond if you want a bonded, denser take on the Old Forester profile with more barrel behind it at a significantly lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat (Praedictum 15 Year); neat, old-fashioned (Old Forester 1897 Bottled-in-Bond).