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Praedictum 15 Year vs Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style
Comparing Praedictum 15 Year and Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style reveals a matchup between an uncut, cask-strength bruiser and a traditional, spice-driven Kentucky staple.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Praedictum 15 Year | Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | 115 proof (57.5% ABV) +3 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$400 – $550 | ~$55 – $70 ~$413 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 1920 Prohibition Style
Not rated yetNo notes yet.
Flavor Profile
Praedictum 15 Year Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 5/7 spice: Praedictum 15 Year 5 out of 10, Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style 7 out of 10
fruit 7/5 fruit: Praedictum 15 Year 7 out of 10, Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style 5 out of 10
sweetness 7/8 sweetness: Praedictum 15 Year 7 out of 10, Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style 8 out of 10
nuttiness 4/3 nuttiness: Praedictum 15 Year 4 out of 10, Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style 3 out of 10
oak 7/7 oak: Praedictum 15 Year 7 out of 10, Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style 7 out of 10
heat 7/7 heat: Praedictum 15 Year 7 out of 10, Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style 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 Forester 1920 Prohibition Style: Dense and syrupy for its age, with molasses and dark chocolate carrying a serious 115-proof punch. The high rye reads as baking spice rather than sharpness, and the body is unusually thick.
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 1920 Prohibition Style if you want a rich, high-proof, dessert-leaning bourbon with real weight in the glass at a significantly lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat (Praedictum 15 Year); neat, old-fashioned (Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style).