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Praedictum 15 Year vs Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel
Put Praedictum 15 Year next to Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel and you have a full-proof, unfiltered heavyweight set against a classic, high-rye stalwart.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Praedictum 15 Year | Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon, Barrel Proof | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | 75% corn, 13% rye, 12% malted barley |
| Age | 15 years | No age statement |
| Proof | 112 proof (56% ABV) +2 proof | 110 proof (55% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$400 – $550 | ~$55 – $70 ~$413 less |
- Praedictum 15 Year does 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 Single Barrel
Not rated yetNo notes yet.
Flavor Profile
Praedictum 15 Year Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 5/8 spice: Praedictum 15 Year 5 out of 10, Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel 8 out of 10
fruit 7/4 fruit: Praedictum 15 Year 7 out of 10, Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel 4 out of 10
sweetness 7/6 sweetness: Praedictum 15 Year 7 out of 10, Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel 6 out of 10
oak 7/8 oak: Praedictum 15 Year 7 out of 10, Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel 8 out of 10
nuttiness 4/3 nuttiness: Praedictum 15 Year 4 out of 10, Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel 3 out of 10
heat 7/7 heat: Praedictum 15 Year 7 out of 10, Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel 7 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The gap between these two is mostly about spice.
- 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 Single Barrel: Non-chill-filtered single barrels at 110 proof, and the format that store picks have made a cult of. Concentrated Wild Turkey character with a texture the standard bottlings do not have.
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.
- Go with Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel if you want concentrated Wild Turkey character with single-barrel variation and real texture at a significantly lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat (Praedictum 15 Year); neat, old-fashioned (Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel).