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Irish Cream

↳ from Ireland

A creamy liqueur of Irish whiskey and dairy cream, created in 1974.

History

Bailey's was created in 1974 by a team at Gilbeys in Dublin led by David Dand. They worked out how to keep cream stable with Irish whiskey. It became the world's best-selling cream liqueur.

Why it exists

Whiskey and dairy cream from Irish farms made a new kind of sweet drink for coffee and dessert.

Ingredients

  • Irish whiskey
  • Fresh cream
  • Cocoa
  • Vanilla
  • Sugar

How it's made

  1. Cream is mixed with whiskey using an emulsifier
  2. Cocoa and vanilla are blended in
  3. Homogenised and filtered
  4. Bottled at 17%, kept without refrigeration for two years
how to enjoy it

Serve & enjoy

On ice or in coffee.

For readers of legal drinking age. Please drink responsibly.

Ratings & notes

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