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Praedictum 15 Year vs Smooth Ambler Old Scout
Comparing Praedictum 15 Year and Smooth Ambler Old Scout reveals a matchup between an uncut, cask-strength bruiser and a sourced, spice-driven blend.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Praedictum 15 Year | Smooth Ambler Old Scout |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon, Barrel Proof | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | 75% corn, 21% rye, 4% malted barley |
| Age | 15 years +10 yr | 5 years |
| Proof | 112 proof (56% ABV) +13 proof | 99 proof (49.5% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$400 – $550 | ~$40 – $50 ~$430 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.
Smooth Ambler Old Scout
Not rated yetNo notes yet.
Flavor Profile
Praedictum 15 Year Smooth Ambler Old Scout
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
sweetness 7/5 sweetness: Praedictum 15 Year 7 out of 10, Smooth Ambler Old Scout 5 out of 10
spice 5/7 spice: Praedictum 15 Year 5 out of 10, Smooth Ambler Old Scout 7 out of 10
fruit 7/5 fruit: Praedictum 15 Year 7 out of 10, Smooth Ambler Old Scout 5 out of 10
oak 7/6 oak: Praedictum 15 Year 7 out of 10, Smooth Ambler Old Scout 6 out of 10
heat 7/6 heat: Praedictum 15 Year 7 out of 10, Smooth Ambler Old Scout 6 out of 10
nuttiness 4/3 nuttiness: Praedictum 15 Year 4 out of 10, Smooth Ambler Old Scout 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The clearest split is how sweet each one drinks.
- 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.
- Smooth Ambler Old Scout: Sourced MGP bourbon selected and bottled in West Virginia, and one of the more honest sourced brands about exactly what it is. The characteristic MGP dill-and-pepper signature, cleanly presented.
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 Smooth Ambler Old Scout if you want the classic MGP high-rye profile from a bottler that has always been upfront about sourcing at a significantly lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat (Praedictum 15 Year); neat, old-fashioned, cocktails (Smooth Ambler Old Scout).