Compare
W.L. Weller Full Proof vs Praedictum 15 Year
W.L. Weller Full Proof and Praedictum 15 Year sit on opposite sides of a familiar divide: an old-guard, wheat-forward classic versus an undiluted barrel-strength pour.
Key Specifications
| Feature | W.L. Weller Full Proof | Praedictum 15 Year |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Wheated Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon, Barrel Proof |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | Not disclosed |
| Age | No age statement | 15 years |
| Proof | 114 proof (57% ABV) +2 proof | 112 proof (56% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$50 – $120 ~$390 less | ~$400 – $550 |
| Availability | Allocated | Limited easier to find |
- W.L. Weller Full Proof and Praedictum 15 Year do not publish an official mash bill.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
W.L. Weller Full Proof
Not rated yetNo notes yet.
Praedictum 15 Year
Not my favorite, but I can see why people like it.
Flavor Profile
W.L. Weller Full Proof Praedictum 15 Year
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
fruit 4/7 fruit: W.L. Weller Full Proof 4 out of 10, Praedictum 15 Year 7 out of 10
spice 3/5 spice: W.L. Weller Full Proof 3 out of 10, Praedictum 15 Year 5 out of 10
sweetness 8/7 sweetness: W.L. Weller Full Proof 8 out of 10, Praedictum 15 Year 7 out of 10
oak 6/7 oak: W.L. Weller Full Proof 6 out of 10, Praedictum 15 Year 7 out of 10
nuttiness 3/4 nuttiness: W.L. Weller Full Proof 3 out of 10, Praedictum 15 Year 4 out of 10
heat 7/7 heat: W.L. Weller Full Proof 7 out of 10, Praedictum 15 Year 7 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Fruit character is what sets these apart.
- W.L. Weller Full Proof: Weller's wheated bourbon bottled at its barrel-entry proof of 114, without chill filtering. Coffee cake, caramel and cinnamon with a bold, warming body.
- 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 Full Proof if you want a bold, sweet wheater bottled at barrel-entry proof 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 without hunting for it.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks, old-fashioned (W.L. Weller Full Proof); neat (Praedictum 15 Year).