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Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat vs Praedictum 15 Year
Comparing Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat and Praedictum 15 Year reveals a matchup between a modern, wheated craft expression and an uncut, cask-strength bruiser.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat | Praedictum 15 Year |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Wheated Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon, Barrel Proof |
| Mash Bill 1 | 53% corn, 39% wheat, 8% malted barley | Not disclosed |
| Age | 6 years | 15 years +9 yr |
| Proof | 106 proof (53% ABV) | 112 proof (56% ABV) +6 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$50 – $55 ~$423 less | ~$400 – $550 |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Limited |
- Praedictum 15 Year does 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 Origin Series High Wheat
Not rated yetNo notes yet.
Praedictum 15 Year
Not my favorite, but I can see why people like it.
Flavor Profile
Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat Praedictum 15 Year
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 3/5 spice: Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat 3 out of 10, Praedictum 15 Year 5 out of 10
oak 5/7 oak: Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat 5 out of 10, Praedictum 15 Year 7 out of 10
heat 5/7 heat: Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat 5 out of 10, Praedictum 15 Year 7 out of 10
nuttiness 2/4 nuttiness: Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat 2 out of 10, Praedictum 15 Year 4 out of 10
fruit 8/7 fruit: Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat 8 out of 10, Praedictum 15 Year 7 out of 10
sweetness 7/7 sweetness: Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat 7 out of 10, Praedictum 15 Year 7 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The gap between these two is mostly about spice.
- Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat: Because wheat makes up a massive 39% of the mash bill, this pour trades the aggressive spice of rye for a softer, oily mouthfeel. Expect bright fruit notes like ripe apricot and lemon on the nose, transitioning to pastry dough, light oak, and a creamy creme brulee sweetness balanced by a mild peppery backbone.
- 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 Origin Series High Wheat if you want a softer, fruit-forward, contemporary profile with a richer, oily texture and lower emphasis on traditional oak 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, rocks (Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat); neat (Praedictum 15 Year).