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Praedictum 15 Year vs Woodford Reserve Double Oaked
Praedictum 15 Year and Woodford Reserve Double Oaked sit on opposite sides of a familiar divide: an undiluted barrel-strength pour versus an old-guard, rye-forward classic.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Praedictum 15 Year | Woodford Reserve Double Oaked |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon, Barrel Proof | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | 72% corn, 18% rye, 10% malted barley |
| Age | 15 years | No age statement |
| Proof | 112 proof (56% ABV) +22 proof | 90.4 proof (45.2% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$400 – $550 | ~$50 – $62 ~$419 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.
Woodford Reserve Double Oaked
Not rated yetNo notes yet.
Flavor Profile
Praedictum 15 Year Woodford Reserve Double Oaked
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 7/4 heat: Praedictum 15 Year 7 out of 10, Woodford Reserve Double Oaked 4 out of 10
oak 7/9 oak: Praedictum 15 Year 7 out of 10, Woodford Reserve Double Oaked 9 out of 10
fruit 7/5 fruit: Praedictum 15 Year 7 out of 10, Woodford Reserve Double Oaked 5 out of 10
sweetness 7/8 sweetness: Praedictum 15 Year 7 out of 10, Woodford Reserve Double Oaked 8 out of 10
nuttiness 4/3 nuttiness: Praedictum 15 Year 4 out of 10, Woodford Reserve Double Oaked 3 out of 10
spice 5/5 spice: Praedictum 15 Year 5 out of 10, Woodford Reserve Double Oaked 5 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.
- Woodford Reserve Double Oaked: A second barrel, deeply toasted, and the result is unashamedly dessert-like. Maple and caramelised sugar with heavy wood — polarising if you want restraint, excellent if you want sweetness.
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 Woodford Reserve Double Oaked if you want an overtly sweet, heavily oaked, dessert-leaning bourbon at a significantly lower price point and without hunting for it.
Best enjoyed neat (Praedictum 15 Year); neat, rocks (Woodford Reserve Double Oaked).