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Stagg vs Praedictum 15 Year
Stagg and Praedictum 15 Year are cut from similar cloth: two takes on traditional bourbons, where the real difference is price (~$70 – $120 vs. ~$400 – $550).
Key Specifications
| Feature | Stagg | Praedictum 15 Year |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon, Barrel Proof | Traditional Bourbon, Barrel Proof |
| Mash Bill 1 | 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley | Not disclosed |
| Age | No age statement | 15 years |
| Proof | 130 proof (65% ABV) +18 proof | 112 proof (56% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$70 – $120 ~$380 less | ~$400 – $550 |
- Stagg and Praedictum 15 Year do not publish an official mash bill.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
Stagg
Not rated yetNo notes yet.
Praedictum 15 Year
Not my favorite, but I can see why people like it.
Flavor Profile
Stagg Praedictum 15 Year
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 10/7 heat: Stagg 10 out of 10, Praedictum 15 Year 7 out of 10
spice 7/5 spice: Stagg 7 out of 10, Praedictum 15 Year 5 out of 10
oak 9/7 oak: Stagg 9 out of 10, Praedictum 15 Year 7 out of 10
fruit 5/7 fruit: Stagg 5 out of 10, Praedictum 15 Year 7 out of 10
sweetness 7/7 sweetness: Stagg 7 out of 10, Praedictum 15 Year 7 out of 10
nuttiness 4/4 nuttiness: Stagg 4 out of 10, Praedictum 15 Year 4 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Proof and heat dominate the difference.
- Stagg: Uncut and unfiltered Buffalo Trace at a proof that demands respect. Dark chocolate, espresso and charred oak arrive with genuine heat, and a few drops of water unlock a surprising amount of fruit.
- 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 Stagg if you want the biggest, hottest, most concentrated expression of the Buffalo Trace profile 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 neat (Stagg); neat (Praedictum 15 Year).