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Praedictum 15 Year vs Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year
Comparing Praedictum 15 Year and Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year is a closer contest than it looks — both are traditional bourbons, separated mainly by price (~$400 – $550 vs. ~$65 – $75).
Key Specifications
| Feature | Praedictum 15 Year | Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon, Barrel Proof | Traditional Bourbon, Barrel Proof |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | 68% corn, 18% rye, 14% malted barley |
| Age | 15 years +11 yr | 4 years |
| Proof | 112 proof (56% ABV) | 125.2 proof (62.6% ABV) +13 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$400 – $550 | ~$65 – $75 ~$405 less |
- Praedictum 15 Year and Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year do not publish an official mash bill.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.
Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year
Not rated yetNo notes yet.
Flavor Profile
Praedictum 15 Year Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
oak 7/4 oak: Praedictum 15 Year 7 out of 10, Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year 4 out of 10
heat 7/9 heat: Praedictum 15 Year 7 out of 10, Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year 9 out of 10
spice 5/6 spice: Praedictum 15 Year 5 out of 10, Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year 6 out of 10
fruit 7/6 fruit: Praedictum 15 Year 7 out of 10, Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year 6 out of 10
nuttiness 4/3 nuttiness: Praedictum 15 Year 4 out of 10, Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year 3 out of 10
sweetness 7/7 sweetness: Praedictum 15 Year 7 out of 10, Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year 7 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Oak is doing most of the differentiating here.
- 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.
- Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year: Willett's own young distillate at full barrel proof. It is loud and sweet, all caramel corn, pastry and citrus, with a lot of heat for a four-year bourbon. Proof varies by batch.
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 Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year if you want a young, hot, barrel-proof pour that shows off Willett's own distillate at a significantly lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat (Praedictum 15 Year); neat (Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year).