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Praedictum 15 Year vs Yellowstone Select
Comparing Praedictum 15 Year and Yellowstone Select reveals a matchup between an uncut, cask-strength bruiser and a blender-built, even-keeled bottling.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Praedictum 15 Year | Yellowstone Select |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon, Barrel Proof | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | Not disclosed |
| Age | 15 years | No age statement |
| Proof | 112 proof (56% ABV) +19 proof | 93 proof (46.5% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$400 – $550 | ~$40 – $50 ~$430 less |
| Availability | Limited | Widely available easier to find |
- Praedictum 15 Year and Yellowstone Select do not publish an official mash bill.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.
Yellowstone Select
Not rated yetNo notes yet.
Flavor Profile
Praedictum 15 Year Yellowstone Select
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 7/3 heat: Praedictum 15 Year 7 out of 10, Yellowstone Select 3 out of 10
oak 7/5 oak: Praedictum 15 Year 7 out of 10, Yellowstone Select 5 out of 10
fruit 7/5 fruit: Praedictum 15 Year 7 out of 10, Yellowstone Select 5 out of 10
nuttiness 4/2 nuttiness: Praedictum 15 Year 4 out of 10, Yellowstone Select 2 out of 10
sweetness 7/6 sweetness: Praedictum 15 Year 7 out of 10, Yellowstone Select 6 out of 10
spice 5/4 spice: Praedictum 15 Year 5 out of 10, Yellowstone Select 4 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.
- Yellowstone Select: A revived historic brand from Limestone Branch. Light and creamy, with toasted oak, vanilla and peach and a short, peppery finish. Part of the proceeds support Yellowstone National Park.
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 Yellowstone Select if you want a light, creamy everyday sipper with a historic name at a significantly lower price point and without hunting for it.
Best enjoyed neat (Praedictum 15 Year); rocks, highball, old-fashioned (Yellowstone Select).