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Praedictum 15 Year vs Old Grand-Dad 114
Praedictum 15 Year and Old Grand-Dad 114 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 Grand-Dad 114 |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon, Barrel Proof | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | 63% corn, 27% rye, 10% malted barley |
| Age | 15 years | No age statement |
| Proof | 112 proof (56% ABV) | 114 proof (57% ABV) +2 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$400 – $550 | ~$28 – $35 ~$444 less |
| Availability | Limited | Widely available easier to find |
- Praedictum 15 Year and Old Grand-Dad 114 do not publish an official mash bill.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 Grand-Dad 114
Not rated yetNo notes yet.
Flavor Profile
Praedictum 15 Year Old Grand-Dad 114
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 5/9 spice: Praedictum 15 Year 5 out of 10, Old Grand-Dad 114 9 out of 10
fruit 7/4 fruit: Praedictum 15 Year 7 out of 10, Old Grand-Dad 114 4 out of 10
sweetness 7/6 sweetness: Praedictum 15 Year 7 out of 10, Old Grand-Dad 114 6 out of 10
oak 7/6 oak: Praedictum 15 Year 7 out of 10, Old Grand-Dad 114 6 out of 10
heat 7/8 heat: Praedictum 15 Year 7 out of 10, Old Grand-Dad 114 8 out of 10
nuttiness 4/5 nuttiness: Praedictum 15 Year 4 out of 10, Old Grand-Dad 114 5 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 Grand-Dad 114: The best proof-per-dollar in American whiskey and it is not especially close. The 27% rye mash at 114 proof is loud, peppery and completely unsubtle, which is exactly why it makes such a good old-fashioned.
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 Grand-Dad 114 if you want maximum rye spice and proof for under thirty dollars without hunting for it.
Best enjoyed neat (Praedictum 15 Year); neat, old-fashioned, cocktails (Old Grand-Dad 114).