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Praedictum 15 Year vs W.L. Weller Full Proof
Praedictum 15 Year and W.L. Weller Full Proof sit on opposite sides of a familiar divide: an undiluted barrel-strength pour versus an old-guard, wheat-forward classic.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Praedictum 15 Year | W.L. Weller Full Proof |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon, Barrel Proof | Wheated Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | Not disclosed |
| Age | 15 years | No age statement |
| Proof | 112 proof (56% ABV) | 114 proof (57% ABV) +2 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$400 – $550 | ~$50 – $120 ~$390 less |
| Availability | Limited easier to find | Allocated |
- Praedictum 15 Year and W.L. Weller Full Proof do not publish an official mash bill.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 Full Proof
Not rated yetNo notes yet.
Flavor Profile
Praedictum 15 Year W.L. Weller Full Proof
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
fruit 7/4 fruit: Praedictum 15 Year 7 out of 10, W.L. Weller Full Proof 4 out of 10
spice 5/3 spice: Praedictum 15 Year 5 out of 10, W.L. Weller Full Proof 3 out of 10
sweetness 7/8 sweetness: Praedictum 15 Year 7 out of 10, W.L. Weller Full Proof 8 out of 10
oak 7/6 oak: Praedictum 15 Year 7 out of 10, W.L. Weller Full Proof 6 out of 10
nuttiness 4/3 nuttiness: Praedictum 15 Year 4 out of 10, W.L. Weller Full Proof 3 out of 10
heat 7/7 heat: Praedictum 15 Year 7 out of 10, W.L. Weller Full Proof 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.
- W.L. Weller Full Proof: Weller's wheated bourbon bottled at its barrel-entry proof of 114, without chill filtering. Coffee cake, caramel and cinnamon with a bold, warming body.
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 without hunting for it.
- Go with W.L. Weller Full Proof if you want a bold, sweet wheater bottled at barrel-entry proof at a significantly lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat (Praedictum 15 Year); neat, rocks, old-fashioned (W.L. Weller Full Proof).