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Redemption Bourbon vs Praedictum 15 Year
Redemption Bourbon and Praedictum 15 Year sit on opposite sides of a familiar divide: a blender-built, rye-forward bottling versus an undiluted barrel-strength pour.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Redemption Bourbon | Praedictum 15 Year |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon, Barrel Proof |
| Mash Bill 1 | 75% corn, 21% rye, 4% malted barley | Not disclosed |
| Age | No age statement | 15 years |
| Proof | 84 proof (42% ABV) | 112 proof (56% ABV) +28 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$25 – $32 ~$447 less | ~$400 – $550 |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Limited |
- Praedictum 15 Year does not publish an official mash bill.
- US shelf prices as of 2026-08; they vary widely by market.
AG’s Rating and AG’s Notes
Redemption Bourbon
Not rated yetNo notes yet.
Praedictum 15 Year
Not my favorite, but I can see why people like it.
Flavor Profile
Redemption Bourbon Praedictum 15 Year
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 3/7 heat: Redemption Bourbon 3 out of 10, Praedictum 15 Year 7 out of 10
oak 4/7 oak: Redemption Bourbon 4 out of 10, Praedictum 15 Year 7 out of 10
sweetness 5/7 sweetness: Redemption Bourbon 5 out of 10, Praedictum 15 Year 7 out of 10
spice 7/5 spice: Redemption Bourbon 7 out of 10, Praedictum 15 Year 5 out of 10
fruit 5/7 fruit: Redemption Bourbon 5 out of 10, Praedictum 15 Year 7 out of 10
nuttiness 3/4 nuttiness: Redemption Bourbon 3 out of 10, Praedictum 15 Year 4 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
These two land very differently on the palate for heat.
- Redemption Bourbon: Straightforward sourced MGP at a modest proof, and about as clear a reference sample of the high-rye MGP profile as you can buy. Thin neat, but a reliable and inexpensive cocktail base.
- 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.
Which One Should You Choose?
- Go with Redemption Bourbon if you want an inexpensive, unambiguous example of the MGP high-rye style for mixing at a significantly lower price point.
- Go with Praedictum 15 Year if you want a 15-year, barrel-proof Kentucky bourbon with cherry, maple and mint.
Best enjoyed old-fashioned, cocktails, highball (Redemption Bourbon); neat (Praedictum 15 Year).