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Stellum Bourbon vs Praedictum 15 Year
Comparing Stellum Bourbon and Praedictum 15 Year is a closer contest than it looks — both are traditional bourbons, separated mainly by price (~$45 – $55 vs. ~$400 – $550).
Key Specifications
| Feature | Stellum Bourbon | Praedictum 15 Year |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon, Barrel Proof | Traditional Bourbon, Barrel Proof |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | Not disclosed |
| Age | No age statement | 15 years |
| Proof | 115 proof (57.5% ABV) +3 proof | 112 proof (56% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$45 – $55 ~$425 less | ~$400 – $550 |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Limited |
- Stellum Bourbon and Praedictum 15 Year do not publish an official mash bill.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
Stellum Bourbon
Not rated yetNo notes yet.
Praedictum 15 Year
Not my favorite, but I can see why people like it.
Flavor Profile
Stellum Bourbon Praedictum 15 Year
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
fruit 4/7 fruit: Stellum Bourbon 4 out of 10, Praedictum 15 Year 7 out of 10
spice 7/5 spice: Stellum Bourbon 7 out of 10, Praedictum 15 Year 5 out of 10
sweetness 6/7 sweetness: Stellum Bourbon 6 out of 10, Praedictum 15 Year 7 out of 10
oak 6/7 oak: Stellum Bourbon 6 out of 10, Praedictum 15 Year 7 out of 10
nuttiness 3/4 nuttiness: Stellum Bourbon 3 out of 10, Praedictum 15 Year 4 out of 10
heat 7/7 heat: Stellum Bourbon 7 out of 10, Praedictum 15 Year 7 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Fruit character is what sets these apart.
- Stellum Bourbon: Barrell's lower-priced, cask-strength line. It drinks gentler than its proof, with vanilla and caramel on top of cinnamon, clove and a long, spicy finish.
- 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 Stellum Bourbon if you want a cask-strength, multi-state blend that drinks easier than its proof at a significantly lower price point and without hunting for it.
- Go with Praedictum 15 Year if you want a 15-year, barrel-proof Kentucky bourbon with cherry, maple and mint.
Best enjoyed neat, old-fashioned (Stellum Bourbon); neat (Praedictum 15 Year).