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Praedictum 15 Year vs Stellum Bourbon
Comparing Praedictum 15 Year and Stellum Bourbon is a closer contest than it looks — both are traditional bourbons, separated mainly by price (~$400 – $550 vs. ~$45 – $55).
Key Specifications
| Feature | Praedictum 15 Year | Stellum Bourbon |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon, Barrel Proof | Traditional Bourbon, Barrel Proof |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | Not disclosed |
| Age | 15 years | No age statement |
| Proof | 112 proof (56% ABV) | 115 proof (57.5% ABV) +3 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$400 – $550 | ~$45 – $55 ~$425 less |
| Availability | Limited | Widely available easier to find |
- Praedictum 15 Year and Stellum Bourbon do not publish an official mash bill.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.
Stellum Bourbon
Not rated yetNo notes yet.
Flavor Profile
Praedictum 15 Year Stellum Bourbon
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
fruit 7/4 fruit: Praedictum 15 Year 7 out of 10, Stellum Bourbon 4 out of 10
spice 5/7 spice: Praedictum 15 Year 5 out of 10, Stellum Bourbon 7 out of 10
sweetness 7/6 sweetness: Praedictum 15 Year 7 out of 10, Stellum Bourbon 6 out of 10
oak 7/6 oak: Praedictum 15 Year 7 out of 10, Stellum Bourbon 6 out of 10
nuttiness 4/3 nuttiness: Praedictum 15 Year 4 out of 10, Stellum Bourbon 3 out of 10
heat 7/7 heat: Praedictum 15 Year 7 out of 10, Stellum Bourbon 7 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Fruit character is what sets these apart.
- 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.
- Stellum Bourbon: Barrell's lower-priced, cask-strength line. It drinks gentler than its proof, with vanilla and caramel on top of cinnamon, clove and a long, spicy finish.
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 Stellum Bourbon if you want a cask-strength, multi-state blend that drinks easier than its proof at a significantly lower price point and without hunting for it.
Best enjoyed neat (Praedictum 15 Year); neat, old-fashioned (Stellum Bourbon).