Baileys Irish Cream

Category:
 
Spirits
Sub-Category:  
 
Liqueur
Producer:
 
Baileys
Label Name:
 
Irish Cream
Country:
 
Ireland
Region:
 
Produced in Dublin (Republic of Ireland) and Mallusk/Newtownabbey (Northern Ireland)
Volume:
 
700ml
ABV:
 
17%
Acidity:
 
1
Sweetness:
 
5
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
3
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
4-8°C

Awards/Ratings
Consistently awarded in international spirit competitions (San Francisco World Spirits Competition, Beverage Testing Institute) and regularly listed among top-rated cream liqueurs (e. g. , Proof66 aggregate listings)

Tasting Note
Velvety, sweet cream liqueur with rich chocolate, vanilla and coffee notes, soft toasted oak and gentle Irish-whiskey warmth; silky mouthfeel and a smooth, lingering sweet finish.

Food Pairing
Western: chocolate desserts, tiramisu, crème brûlée, bread pudding, vanilla ice cream, cheesecake, pecan pie; Asian: mango sticky rice, mochi, black sesame desserts, green‑tea desserts; also pairs with coffee, espresso and mild creamy cheeses.

Production Method
Fresh Irish cream homogenised with Irish whiskey and neutral spirits using a refined vegetable-oil emulsifier; blended with cocoa and vanilla flavours, then bottled (no added preservatives due to alcohol content).

Vineyard Info
Created for Gilbeys of Ireland in 1974 (invented by Tom Jago); brand now owned and produced by Diageo. Baileys is the original and best‑known Irish cream liqueur worldwide.