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Praedictum 15 Year vs Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon
Comparing Praedictum 15 Year and Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon reveals a matchup between an uncut, cask-strength bruiser and a modern, wheated craft expression.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Praedictum 15 Year | Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon, Barrel Proof | Wheated Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | 75% corn, 15% wheat, 10% malted barley |
| Age | 15 years +11 yr | 4 years |
| Proof | 112 proof (56% ABV) +25 proof | 87 proof (43.5% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$400 – $550 | ~$40 – $45 ~$433 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.
Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon
Didn't care for this one.
Flavor Profile
Praedictum 15 Year Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 7/3 heat: Praedictum 15 Year 7 out of 10, Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 3 out of 10
spice 5/2 spice: Praedictum 15 Year 5 out of 10, Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 2 out of 10
oak 7/4 oak: Praedictum 15 Year 7 out of 10, Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 4 out of 10
fruit 7/4 fruit: Praedictum 15 Year 7 out of 10, Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 4 out of 10
sweetness 7/6 sweetness: Praedictum 15 Year 7 out of 10, Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 6 out of 10
nuttiness 4/3 nuttiness: Praedictum 15 Year 4 out of 10, Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 3 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.
- Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon: A farm-to-bottle wheater from northern Illinois. Soft red winter wheat keeps it gentle and bready, with caramel and vanilla up front and very little bite at 87 proof.
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 Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon if you want a soft, easygoing wheated bourbon made start to finish on one Midwest farm at a significantly lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat (Praedictum 15 Year); rocks, highball, cocktails (Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon).