Premium Liquor Delivered • Rare Spirits • Whiskey, Tequila, Wine & Beer
Nose: vanilla, butterscotch, baking spice. Palate: caramel, honey, soft oak. Finish: smooth, sweet, lingering vanilla.
Booze City ships via FedEx for states included in our shipping list. We offer FedEx Ground, FedEx 2-Day, and FedEx Next Day Air options.
Colonel Randolph 16 Year is a rare gem for bourbon enthusiasts. Produced only from 1990 to 1991 and exclusively exported to Japan, it had a limited run, making the remaining bottles a prized possession. Recent five-figure sales show how highly collectors value this rare find.
Old Commonwealth is thrilled to bring Colonel Randolph 16 Year back, in a unique way: this single barrel was personally selected by Gordon Hue, the same industry icon who revived the brand in 1990. At 106 proof, this 16-year Kentucky straight bourbon embodies the depth and flavor of vintage whiskey. In the late '80s, Hue, managing an Ohio spirits chain, partnered with Julian Van Winkle III to bottle barrels from a Pennsylvania distillery, most of which were released under the iconic A.H. Hirsch label.
Back then, bourbon wasn’t popular in the U.S., but Japan had a growing demand. The Japanese distributor Nishimoto Trading wanted a new bourbon label to complement A.H. Hirsch’s luxury positioning. After discovering Colonel Randolph, a Chicago label registered to the Leavitt family, Hue was able to secure the design and brand for Japan. The Colonel Randolph 16 Year was made using the same Pennsylvania whiskey as A.H. Hirsch, but at a higher proof of 116. Only 50 cases were shipped to Japan before the economy downturn in 1991 halted demand.
To revive the brand, Old Commonwealth sourced barrels of 16-year liquid made with the same mashbill. Hue, after sampling the barrels, chose the 106 proof for the 2025 release, citing its balance of sweetness, caramel, and a long finish.
Tasting Notes:
A. You must be at least 21 years of age to order and a signature of someone at least 21 years of age is required upon delivery.
B. All products are sold in California, with Title passing to the buyer in California.
C. The customer is solely responsible for the shipment of alcohol and must abide by their local and state laws.
D. If the package is returned due to failed delivery, a twenty-five percent (25%) restocking fee will be deducted from your refund. Shipping costs will not be refunded.
E. If the package is returned to Booze City damaged because of failed delivery attempts or refusal of delivery, you are responsible for the full cost of the order.
F. Spillage, minor damage and/or cosmetic defects are all possible to occur during transit. Booze City does not take responsibility for minor damage.
G. Booze City is not responsible for any lost shipments, including but not limited to packages lost because of hold requests or delivery rescheduling.
H. Pictures are for illustration only as product labels and bottle shapes can change at anytime without notice from the distillers who like to update their labels and bottles shape. We ship the current version of what the importer and distributor delivers to us.
I. Products cannot be shipped to an APO, FPO, PO Box or international.
Hi there! Feel free to use the contact form here to reach out to us, or shoot us an email at support@boozecity.com. We usually answer your questions within 24 hours!
We are available Mon–Fri 9:00am – 6:00pm PT and Saturday 10:00am – 4:00pm PT. If we don't pick up please don't fret as we are most likely helping another customer. Please leave a voicemail and we will reach out to you as quickly as we can. Cheers!
WARNING: Drinking distilled spirits, beer, coolers, wine and other alcoholic beverages may increase cancer risk, and, during pregnancy, can cause birth defects. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov/alcohol
