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Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 vs Praedictum 15 Year
Put Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 next to Praedictum 15 Year and you have a sourced, corn-forward blend set against a full-proof, unfiltered heavyweight.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 | Praedictum 15 Year |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon, Barrel Proof |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | Not disclosed |
| Age | 8 years | 15 years +7 yr |
| Proof | 110.8 proof (55.4% ABV) | 112 proof (56% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$130 – $150 ~$335 less | ~$400 – $550 |
- Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 and Praedictum 15 Year do not publish an official mash bill.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
Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13
Not rated yetNo notes yet.
Praedictum 15 Year
Not my favorite, but I can see why people like it.
Flavor Profile
Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 Praedictum 15 Year
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
sweetness 8/7 sweetness: Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 8 out of 10, Praedictum 15 Year 7 out of 10
spice 6/5 spice: Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 6 out of 10, Praedictum 15 Year 5 out of 10
fruit 8/7 fruit: Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 8 out of 10, Praedictum 15 Year 7 out of 10
heat 6/7 heat: Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 6 out of 10, Praedictum 15 Year 7 out of 10
nuttiness 3/4 nuttiness: Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 3 out of 10, Praedictum 15 Year 4 out of 10
oak 7/7 oak: Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 7 out of 10, Praedictum 15 Year 7 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
These two land close together on every flavor axis — the differences are in texture and proof more than character.
- Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13: Bardstown's annual blend of older sourced bourbons. Rich and dessert-like, with creme brulee, toffee and dark fruit over peppery oak.
- 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 Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 if you want a rich, dessert-like annual blend of older Kentucky bourbons 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.
Best enjoyed neat (Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13); neat (Praedictum 15 Year).