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Praedictum 15 Year vs Very Old Barton Bottled-in-Bond
Put Praedictum 15 Year next to Very Old Barton Bottled-in-Bond and you have a full-proof, unfiltered heavyweight set against a classic, corn-forward stalwart.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Praedictum 15 Year | Very Old Barton Bottled-in-Bond |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon, Barrel Proof | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | Not disclosed |
| Age | 15 years +11 yr | 4 years |
| Proof | 112 proof (56% ABV) +12 proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$400 – $550 | ~$16 – $22 ~$456 less |
| Availability | Limited | Widely available easier to find |
- Praedictum 15 Year and Very Old Barton Bottled-in-Bond do not publish an official mash bill.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.
Very Old Barton Bottled-in-Bond
Not rated yetNo notes yet.
Flavor Profile
Praedictum 15 Year Very Old Barton Bottled-in-Bond
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
fruit 7/4 fruit: Praedictum 15 Year 7 out of 10, Very Old Barton Bottled-in-Bond 4 out of 10
oak 7/5 oak: Praedictum 15 Year 7 out of 10, Very Old Barton Bottled-in-Bond 5 out of 10
heat 7/5 heat: Praedictum 15 Year 7 out of 10, Very Old Barton Bottled-in-Bond 5 out of 10
sweetness 7/6 sweetness: Praedictum 15 Year 7 out of 10, Very Old Barton Bottled-in-Bond 6 out of 10
spice 5/5 spice: Praedictum 15 Year 5 out of 10, Very Old Barton Bottled-in-Bond 5 out of 10
nuttiness 4/4 nuttiness: Praedictum 15 Year 4 out of 10, Very Old Barton Bottled-in-Bond 4 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Fruit character is what sets these apart.
- 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.
- Very Old Barton Bottled-in-Bond: A bonded 100-proof bourbon at a price that barely seems possible, though distribution is patchy outside Kentucky. Unremarkable in the best way: it does everything a bourbon should and nothing extra.
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 Very Old Barton Bottled-in-Bond if you want a bonded Kentucky bourbon for under twenty dollars, if you can find it in your state.
Best enjoyed neat (Praedictum 15 Year); neat, rocks, old-fashioned, cocktails (Very Old Barton Bottled-in-Bond).