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Praedictum 15 Year vs Wild Turkey 81
Put Praedictum 15 Year next to Wild Turkey 81 and you have a full-proof, unfiltered heavyweight set against a classic, corn-forward stalwart.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Praedictum 15 Year | Wild Turkey 81 |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon, Barrel Proof | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | 75% corn, 13% rye, 12% malted barley |
| Age | 15 years | No age statement |
| Proof | 112 proof (56% ABV) +31 proof | 81 proof (40.5% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$400 – $550 | ~$20 – $25 ~$453 less |
| Availability | Limited | Widely available easier to find |
- Praedictum 15 Year and Wild Turkey 81 do not publish an official mash bill.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.
Wild Turkey 81
Not rated yetNo notes yet.
Flavor Profile
Praedictum 15 Year Wild Turkey 81
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 7/2 heat: Praedictum 15 Year 7 out of 10, Wild Turkey 81 2 out of 10
fruit 7/3 fruit: Praedictum 15 Year 7 out of 10, Wild Turkey 81 3 out of 10
oak 7/4 oak: Praedictum 15 Year 7 out of 10, Wild Turkey 81 4 out of 10
nuttiness 4/2 nuttiness: Praedictum 15 Year 4 out of 10, Wild Turkey 81 2 out of 10
sweetness 7/6 sweetness: Praedictum 15 Year 7 out of 10, Wild Turkey 81 6 out of 10
spice 5/4 spice: Praedictum 15 Year 5 out of 10, Wild Turkey 81 4 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.
- Wild Turkey 81: The same mash bill and No. 4 char as Wild Turkey 101, cut to 81 proof. Honey and toffee come through clearly, but the body and spice are much lighter.
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 Wild Turkey 81 if you want a lighter Wild Turkey built for mixing at a significantly lower price point and without hunting for it.
Best enjoyed neat (Praedictum 15 Year); highball, cocktails (Wild Turkey 81).