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Praedictum 15 Year vs Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof
Praedictum 15 Year and Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof are cut from similar cloth: two takes on traditional bourbons, where the real difference is price (~$400 – $550 vs. ~$200 – $300).
Key Specifications
| Feature | Praedictum 15 Year | Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon, Barrel Proof | Traditional Bourbon, Barrel Proof |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | 75% corn, 13% rye, 12% malted barley |
| Age | 15 years +2 yr | 13 years |
| Proof | 112 proof (56% ABV) | 123.8 proof (61.9% ABV) +12 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$400 – $550 | ~$200 – $300 ~$225 less |
- Praedictum 15 Year and Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof do not publish an official mash bill.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
Praedictum 15 Year
Not my favorite, but I can see why people like it.
Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof
Not rated yetNo notes yet.
Flavor Profile
Praedictum 15 Year Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
sweetness 7/8 sweetness: Praedictum 15 Year 7 out of 10, Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof 8 out of 10
spice 5/6 spice: Praedictum 15 Year 5 out of 10, Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof 6 out of 10
oak 7/8 oak: Praedictum 15 Year 7 out of 10, Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof 8 out of 10
fruit 7/6 fruit: Praedictum 15 Year 7 out of 10, Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof 6 out of 10
heat 7/8 heat: Praedictum 15 Year 7 out of 10, Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof 8 out of 10
nuttiness 4/3 nuttiness: Praedictum 15 Year 4 out of 10, Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof 3 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.
- 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.
- Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof: Thirteen-year Wild Turkey at full barrel proof, uncut and unfiltered. Cola, molasses and fruit cobbler sit on deep, charred oak, and each release carries its own proof.
Which One Should You Choose?
- 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.
- Go with Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof if you want an old, uncut Wild Turkey with cola, cobbler and serious oak at a significantly lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat (Praedictum 15 Year); neat (Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof).