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Bardstown Bourbon Company Fusion Series vs Praedictum 15 Year
Comparing Bardstown Bourbon Company Fusion Series and Praedictum 15 Year reveals a matchup between a modern, even-keeled craft expression and an uncut, cask-strength bruiser.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Bardstown Bourbon Company Fusion Series | 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 | 98.9 proof (49.5% ABV) | 112 proof (56% ABV) +13 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$55 – $70 ~$413 less | ~$400 – $550 |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Limited |
- Bardstown Bourbon Company Fusion Series and Praedictum 15 Year do not publish an official mash bill.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
Bardstown Bourbon Company Fusion Series
Not rated yetNo notes yet.
Praedictum 15 Year
Not my favorite, but I can see why people like it.
Flavor Profile
Bardstown Bourbon Company Fusion Series Praedictum 15 Year
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 5/7 heat: Bardstown Bourbon Company Fusion Series 5 out of 10, Praedictum 15 Year 7 out of 10
oak 6/7 oak: Bardstown Bourbon Company Fusion Series 6 out of 10, Praedictum 15 Year 7 out of 10
fruit 6/7 fruit: Bardstown Bourbon Company Fusion Series 6 out of 10, Praedictum 15 Year 7 out of 10
nuttiness 3/4 nuttiness: Bardstown Bourbon Company Fusion Series 3 out of 10, Praedictum 15 Year 4 out of 10
sweetness 7/7 sweetness: Bardstown Bourbon Company Fusion Series 7 out of 10, Praedictum 15 Year 7 out of 10
spice 5/5 spice: Bardstown Bourbon Company Fusion Series 5 out of 10, Praedictum 15 Year 5 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
These two land very differently on the palate for heat.
- Bardstown Bourbon Company Fusion Series: A blend of Bardstown's own young distillate with older sourced Kentucky whiskey, which is exactly what the name describes. Polished and fruit-leaning, and a clear demonstration that the blending is the skill on show.
- 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 Fusion Series if you want a well-built modern blend that shows what careful blending does rather than what age alone does 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.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (Bardstown Bourbon Company Fusion Series); neat (Praedictum 15 Year).