Liqueur

Baileys Irish Cream

Origin

🇮🇪Ireland

Strength17%

Price Tier

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LIBRARIAN'S VERDICT

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The gold standard of cream liqueurs. It's unashamedly decadent—a liquid dessert that manages to be both universally approachable and technically brilliant.

The Library Note

Invented in 1971 by a team of visionary innovators (led by Tom Jago), Baileys was the first spirit to successfully emulsify cream and alcohol without it spoiling. It took three years of experimentation to get the recipe right, and today it uses over 200 million liters of fresh Irish milk annually.

Sommelier's Perspective

THE NOSE

Sweet cream, decadent cocoa, and a hint of smooth Irish whiskey.

THE PALATE

Rich and velvety. Dominant flavors of chocolate, vanilla custard, and luxurious fresh cream with a gentle spirit warmth.

THE FINISH

Deeply satisfying, sweet, and lingering warm glow of cocoa.

Sensory Profile

THE PERFECT SERVE

The 'Baileys on the Rocks': Pour 2 oz over three large ice cubes in a rocks glass. Allow it to sit for one minute; this softening of the spirit allows the chocolate and cream notes to fully bloom.

Composition

Irish Dairy Cream

Irish Whiskey

Cocoa

Sugar

EXPERT TECHNIQUE

Emulsification of fresh Irish cream and Irish whiskey using a proprietary process to ensure shelf stability for 24 months.

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