Expert: Paul Wagner - 2/29/2008

Question
We have an unopened bottle of the above. It's 4/5 pint and was made in Cleveland, OH by Colonial Liqueurs Co. The bottom of the bottle says 1968. Any idea of value or history?

Answer
HI Debra

This is a domestic product that is an attempt to make one of the classic liqueurs based on coffee flavoring.  Yours isn't a famous brand, and so it wouldn't have much value.  It won't have changed much over the years, because the high alcohol and the coffee flavoring would have protected it.  It's probably pretty safe to drink--but don't expect it to be very spectacular.  This was made a long time ago as a simple flavoring liqueur that sold at a pretty low price.

Paul Wagner