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Praedictum 15 Year vs Redemption Bourbon
Praedictum 15 Year and Redemption Bourbon sit on opposite sides of a familiar divide: an undiluted barrel-strength pour versus a sourced, rye-forward blend.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Praedictum 15 Year | Redemption Bourbon |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon, Barrel Proof | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | 75% corn, 21% rye, 4% malted barley |
| Age | 15 years | No age statement |
| Proof | 112 proof (56% ABV) +28 proof | 84 proof (42% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$400 – $550 | ~$25 – $32 ~$447 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.
Redemption Bourbon
Not rated yetNo notes yet.
Flavor Profile
Praedictum 15 Year Redemption Bourbon
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 7/3 heat: Praedictum 15 Year 7 out of 10, Redemption Bourbon 3 out of 10
oak 7/4 oak: Praedictum 15 Year 7 out of 10, Redemption Bourbon 4 out of 10
sweetness 7/5 sweetness: Praedictum 15 Year 7 out of 10, Redemption Bourbon 5 out of 10
spice 5/7 spice: Praedictum 15 Year 5 out of 10, Redemption Bourbon 7 out of 10
fruit 7/5 fruit: Praedictum 15 Year 7 out of 10, Redemption Bourbon 5 out of 10
nuttiness 4/3 nuttiness: Praedictum 15 Year 4 out of 10, Redemption Bourbon 3 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.
- Redemption Bourbon: Straightforward sourced MGP at a modest proof, and about as clear a reference sample of the high-rye MGP profile as you can buy. Thin neat, but a reliable and inexpensive cocktail base.
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 Redemption Bourbon if you want an inexpensive, unambiguous example of the MGP high-rye style for mixing at a significantly lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat (Praedictum 15 Year); old-fashioned, cocktails, highball (Redemption Bourbon).