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