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Praedictum 15 Year vs W.L. Weller 12 Year
Comparing Praedictum 15 Year and W.L. Weller 12 Year reveals a matchup between an uncut, cask-strength bruiser and a traditional, wheated Kentucky staple.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Praedictum 15 Year | W.L. Weller 12 Year |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon, Barrel Proof | Wheated Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | Not disclosed |
| Age | 15 years +3 yr | 12 years |
| Proof | 112 proof (56% ABV) +22 proof | 90 proof (45% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$400 – $550 | ~$70 – $180 ~$350 less |
| Availability | Limited easier to find | Allocated |
- Praedictum 15 Year and W.L. Weller 12 Year do not publish an official mash bill.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.
W.L. Weller 12 Year
No notes yet.
Flavor Profile
Praedictum 15 Year W.L. Weller 12 Year
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 7/3 heat: Praedictum 15 Year 7 out of 10, W.L. Weller 12 Year 3 out of 10
spice 5/2 spice: Praedictum 15 Year 5 out of 10, W.L. Weller 12 Year 2 out of 10
sweetness 7/8 sweetness: Praedictum 15 Year 7 out of 10, W.L. Weller 12 Year 8 out of 10
fruit 7/6 fruit: Praedictum 15 Year 7 out of 10, W.L. Weller 12 Year 6 out of 10
nuttiness 4/3 nuttiness: Praedictum 15 Year 4 out of 10, W.L. Weller 12 Year 3 out of 10
oak 7/7 oak: Praedictum 15 Year 7 out of 10, W.L. Weller 12 Year 7 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.
- W.L. Weller 12 Year: Twelve years on a wheated mash at a modest 90 proof, which is the combination that made this bottle famous. Deep caramel and baked fruit with polished rather than aggressive oak — the closest widely-discussed analogue to the Pappy profile.
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 and without hunting for it.
- Go with W.L. Weller 12 Year if you want age and elegance on a wheated mash, and you are willing to chase it at a significantly lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat (Praedictum 15 Year); neat (W.L. Weller 12 Year).