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Very Old Barton Bottled-in-Bond vs Praedictum 15 Year
Put Very Old Barton Bottled-in-Bond next to Praedictum 15 Year and you have a classic, corn-forward stalwart set against a full-proof, unfiltered heavyweight.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Very Old Barton Bottled-in-Bond | Praedictum 15 Year |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon, Barrel Proof |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | Not disclosed |
| Age | 4 years | 15 years +11 yr |
| Proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) | 112 proof (56% ABV) +12 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$16 – $22 ~$456 less | ~$400 – $550 |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Limited |
- Very Old Barton Bottled-in-Bond and Praedictum 15 Year do not publish an official mash bill.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
Very Old Barton Bottled-in-Bond
Not rated yetNo notes yet.
Praedictum 15 Year
Not my favorite, but I can see why people like it.
Flavor Profile
Very Old Barton Bottled-in-Bond Praedictum 15 Year
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
fruit 4/7 fruit: Very Old Barton Bottled-in-Bond 4 out of 10, Praedictum 15 Year 7 out of 10
oak 5/7 oak: Very Old Barton Bottled-in-Bond 5 out of 10, Praedictum 15 Year 7 out of 10
heat 5/7 heat: Very Old Barton Bottled-in-Bond 5 out of 10, Praedictum 15 Year 7 out of 10
sweetness 6/7 sweetness: Very Old Barton Bottled-in-Bond 6 out of 10, Praedictum 15 Year 7 out of 10
spice 5/5 spice: Very Old Barton Bottled-in-Bond 5 out of 10, Praedictum 15 Year 5 out of 10
nuttiness 4/4 nuttiness: Very Old Barton Bottled-in-Bond 4 out of 10, Praedictum 15 Year 4 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Fruit character is what sets these apart.
- 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.
- 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 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.
- 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, rocks, old-fashioned, cocktails (Very Old Barton Bottled-in-Bond); neat (Praedictum 15 Year).