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Praedictum 15 Year vs Stagg
Praedictum 15 Year and Stagg are cut from similar cloth: two takes on traditional bourbons, where the real difference is price (~$400 – $550 vs. ~$70 – $120).
Key Specifications
| Feature | Praedictum 15 Year | Stagg |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon, Barrel Proof | Traditional Bourbon, Barrel Proof |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley |
| Age | 15 years | No age statement |
| Proof | 112 proof (56% ABV) | 130 proof (65% ABV) +18 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$400 – $550 | ~$70 – $120 ~$380 less |
- Praedictum 15 Year and Stagg do not publish an official mash bill.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.
Stagg
Not rated yetNo notes yet.
Flavor Profile
Praedictum 15 Year Stagg
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 7/10 heat: Praedictum 15 Year 7 out of 10, Stagg 10 out of 10
spice 5/7 spice: Praedictum 15 Year 5 out of 10, Stagg 7 out of 10
oak 7/9 oak: Praedictum 15 Year 7 out of 10, Stagg 9 out of 10
fruit 7/5 fruit: Praedictum 15 Year 7 out of 10, Stagg 5 out of 10
sweetness 7/7 sweetness: Praedictum 15 Year 7 out of 10, Stagg 7 out of 10
nuttiness 4/4 nuttiness: Praedictum 15 Year 4 out of 10, Stagg 4 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Proof and heat dominate the difference.
- 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.
- Stagg: Uncut and unfiltered Buffalo Trace at a proof that demands respect. Dark chocolate, espresso and charred oak arrive with genuine heat, and a few drops of water unlock a surprising amount of fruit.
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 Stagg if you want the biggest, hottest, most concentrated expression of the Buffalo Trace profile at a significantly lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat (Praedictum 15 Year); neat (Stagg).