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Yellowstone Select vs Praedictum 15 Year
Comparing Yellowstone Select and Praedictum 15 Year reveals a matchup between a sourced, even-keeled blend and an uncut, cask-strength bruiser.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Yellowstone Select | Praedictum 15 Year |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon, Barrel Proof |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | Not disclosed |
| Age | No age statement | 15 years |
| Proof | 93 proof (46.5% ABV) | 112 proof (56% ABV) +19 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$40 – $50 ~$430 less | ~$400 – $550 |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Limited |
- Yellowstone Select and Praedictum 15 Year do not publish an official mash bill.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
Yellowstone Select
Not rated yetNo notes yet.
Praedictum 15 Year
Not my favorite, but I can see why people like it.
Flavor Profile
Yellowstone Select Praedictum 15 Year
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 3/7 heat: Yellowstone Select 3 out of 10, Praedictum 15 Year 7 out of 10
oak 5/7 oak: Yellowstone Select 5 out of 10, Praedictum 15 Year 7 out of 10
fruit 5/7 fruit: Yellowstone Select 5 out of 10, Praedictum 15 Year 7 out of 10
nuttiness 2/4 nuttiness: Yellowstone Select 2 out of 10, Praedictum 15 Year 4 out of 10
sweetness 6/7 sweetness: Yellowstone Select 6 out of 10, Praedictum 15 Year 7 out of 10
spice 4/5 spice: Yellowstone Select 4 out of 10, Praedictum 15 Year 5 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Proof and heat dominate the difference.
- Yellowstone Select: A revived historic brand from Limestone Branch. Light and creamy, with toasted oak, vanilla and peach and a short, peppery finish. Part of the proceeds support Yellowstone National Park.
- 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 Yellowstone Select if you want a light, creamy everyday sipper with a historic name 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 rocks, highball, old-fashioned (Yellowstone Select); neat (Praedictum 15 Year).