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Praedictum 15 Year vs Old Forester Statesman
Put Praedictum 15 Year next to Old Forester Statesman and you have a full-proof, unfiltered heavyweight set against a classic, high-rye stalwart.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Praedictum 15 Year | Old Forester Statesman |
|---|---|---|
| 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) +17 proof | 95 proof (47.5% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$400 – $550 | ~$50 – $55 ~$423 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 Statesman
Not rated yetNo notes yet.
Flavor Profile
Praedictum 15 Year Old Forester Statesman
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 7/4 heat: Praedictum 15 Year 7 out of 10, Old Forester Statesman 4 out of 10
oak 7/5 oak: Praedictum 15 Year 7 out of 10, Old Forester Statesman 5 out of 10
nuttiness 4/2 nuttiness: Praedictum 15 Year 4 out of 10, Old Forester Statesman 2 out of 10
sweetness 7/8 sweetness: Praedictum 15 Year 7 out of 10, Old Forester Statesman 8 out of 10
spice 5/5 spice: Praedictum 15 Year 5 out of 10, Old Forester Statesman 5 out of 10
fruit 7/7 fruit: Praedictum 15 Year 7 out of 10, Old Forester Statesman 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 Statesman: Old Forester's fruit-forward middle child, first made for a spy movie tie-in. Bright cherry and brown sugar lead, with cocoa and a touch of the house banana note.
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 Statesman if you want a bright, cherry-sweet Old Forester that sits between the 100 and 1920 in weight at a significantly lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat (Praedictum 15 Year); neat, rocks, old-fashioned (Old Forester Statesman).