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W.L. Weller 12 Year vs Praedictum 15 Year
Comparing W.L. Weller 12 Year and Praedictum 15 Year reveals a matchup between a traditional, wheated Kentucky staple and an uncut, cask-strength bruiser.
Key Specifications
| Feature | W.L. Weller 12 Year | Praedictum 15 Year |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Wheated Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon, Barrel Proof |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | Not disclosed |
| Age | 12 years | 15 years +3 yr |
| Proof | 90 proof (45% ABV) | 112 proof (56% ABV) +22 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$70 – $180 ~$350 less | ~$400 – $550 |
| Availability | Allocated | Limited easier to find |
- W.L. Weller 12 Year and Praedictum 15 Year do not publish an official mash bill.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
W.L. Weller 12 Year
No notes yet.
Praedictum 15 Year
Not my favorite, but I can see why people like it.
Flavor Profile
W.L. Weller 12 Year Praedictum 15 Year
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 3/7 heat: W.L. Weller 12 Year 3 out of 10, Praedictum 15 Year 7 out of 10
spice 2/5 spice: W.L. Weller 12 Year 2 out of 10, Praedictum 15 Year 5 out of 10
sweetness 8/7 sweetness: W.L. Weller 12 Year 8 out of 10, Praedictum 15 Year 7 out of 10
fruit 6/7 fruit: W.L. Weller 12 Year 6 out of 10, Praedictum 15 Year 7 out of 10
nuttiness 3/4 nuttiness: W.L. Weller 12 Year 3 out of 10, Praedictum 15 Year 4 out of 10
oak 7/7 oak: W.L. Weller 12 Year 7 out of 10, Praedictum 15 Year 7 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
These two land very differently on the palate for heat.
- W.L. Weller 12 Year: Twelve years on a wheated mash at a modest 90 proof, which is the combination that made this bottle famous. Deep caramel and baked fruit with polished rather than aggressive oak — the closest widely-discussed analogue to the Pappy profile.
- 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 W.L. Weller 12 Year if you want age and elegance on a wheated mash, and you are willing to chase it 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 with an older age statement and without hunting for it.
Best enjoyed neat (W.L. Weller 12 Year); neat (Praedictum 15 Year).