Baileys Original Irish Cream

Baileys Original Irish Cream

by Baileys · Liqueur · Ireland

17% ABVIreland

Baileys Original Irish Cream is an Irish cream liqueur launched in 1974, presented as the world's first Irish cream. It was born from a commission by Gilbeys of Ireland to a team of London consultants led by Tom Jago; the name came from Bailey's Bistro, a restaurant in Soho. Today the brand belongs to Diageo, which makes it in Dublin and in Mallusk, Northern Ireland.

According to Diageo, the recipe brings together Irish dairy cream, Irish whiskey, neutral spirit, cocoa, vanilla and sugar, and took two years of trials to reach the final formula. The cream comes from the Irish dairy company Tirlán, and the whiskey from several distilleries. On Diageo's Brazilian channel, the brand suggests drinking it neat or in drinks such as the Baileys Espresso Martini.

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What you'll taste

Very sweet and very full-bodied, with high alcohol. The first sip brings coffee and nutmeg; mid-palate, cocoa, vanilla and cream; it finishes with black pepper.

How much each flavor family shows up in this drink, adding up to 100%. The intensity of each sensation is in the profile further down.

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Tech specs

Category
Liqueur
Country
Ireland
Alcohol content
17% ABV
Type
Cream liqueur (Irish cream)
Serving
Neat or in drinks such as the Espresso Martini

Composition

IngredientsCream, sugar, potable ethyl alcohol, maltodextrin, milk proteins, Irish whiskey, flavorings, caramel color II, emulsifier mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids and acidity regulator sodium citrate.

Gluten-free

Nutrition facts

Nutrient100 ml Per 50 ml serving
Energy (kcal) 314157
Carbohydrates (g) 21.710.9
Total sugars (g) 189
Protein (g) 2.81.4
Total fat (g) 13.66.8
Saturated fat (g) 8.54.3
Sodium (mg) 8040

Source: manufacturer’s official website

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Frequently asked questions

What is Baileys Original Irish Cream?

Baileys Original Irish Cream is a liqueur by Baileys. Type: Cream liqueur (Irish cream).

Where is Baileys Original Irish Cream from?

The Baileys brand is from Ireland.

Who owns the Baileys brand?

The Baileys brand is owned by Diageo. It was founded in 1974.

What is the alcohol content of Baileys Original Irish Cream?

Baileys Original Irish Cream is 17% ABV: 17 ml of pure alcohol in every 100 ml.

What are the ingredients in Baileys Original Irish Cream?

According to the label: Cream, sugar, potable ethyl alcohol, maltodextrin, milk proteins, Irish whiskey, flavorings, caramel color II, emulsifier mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids and acidity regulator sodium citrate.

Does Baileys Original Irish Cream contain coloring?

Yes. The ingredient list includes caramel color II.

How many calories are in Baileys Original Irish Cream?

314 kcal per 100 ml (157 kcal per 50 ml serving), according to the nutrition facts published by the producer.

How should Baileys Original Irish Cream be served?

Neat or in drinks such as the Espresso Martini.