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Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof vs Praedictum 15 Year
Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof and Praedictum 15 Year are cut from similar cloth: two takes on traditional bourbons, where the real difference is price (~$200 – $300 vs. ~$400 – $550).
Key Specifications
| Feature | Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof | Praedictum 15 Year |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon, Barrel Proof | Traditional Bourbon, Barrel Proof |
| Mash Bill 1 | 75% corn, 13% rye, 12% malted barley | Not disclosed |
| Age | 13 years | 15 years +2 yr |
| Proof | 123.8 proof (61.9% ABV) +12 proof | 112 proof (56% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$200 – $300 ~$225 less | ~$400 – $550 |
- Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof and Praedictum 15 Year do not publish an official mash bill.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
Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof
Not rated yetNo notes yet.
Praedictum 15 Year
Not my favorite, but I can see why people like it.
Flavor Profile
Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof Praedictum 15 Year
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
sweetness 8/7 sweetness: Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof 8 out of 10, Praedictum 15 Year 7 out of 10
spice 6/5 spice: Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof 6 out of 10, Praedictum 15 Year 5 out of 10
oak 8/7 oak: Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof 8 out of 10, Praedictum 15 Year 7 out of 10
fruit 6/7 fruit: Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof 6 out of 10, Praedictum 15 Year 7 out of 10
heat 8/7 heat: Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof 8 out of 10, Praedictum 15 Year 7 out of 10
nuttiness 3/4 nuttiness: Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof 3 out of 10, Praedictum 15 Year 4 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.
- 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.
- 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 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.
- 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 (Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof); neat (Praedictum 15 Year).