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Irish Cream

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Irish cream liqueur blends Irish whiskey with Irish dairy cream, sugar and flavors such as cocoa and vanilla. We carry Baileys in several sizes and flavors, plus Carolans, Five Farms and St. Brendan's.
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About Irish Cream

Irish Cream is a protected name: it must be produced on the island of Ireland, with Irish whiskey and fresh cream from Irish milk. The whiskey gives warmth and a little grain, and the cream carries notes of chocolate, vanilla and caramel.

Over ice is the classic serve. It also goes straight into hot coffee or cold brew, tops a bowl of vanilla ice cream, or turns into a Mudslide with vodka and coffee liqueur. For a holiday table, the Baby Guinness shot floats a thin layer of Irish cream over coffee liqueur so it looks like a tiny pint.

Baileys is the household name, and we stock it from 375ML to 1.75L along with Salted Caramel, Strawberries & Cream, Chocolate and Espresso Cream. Carolans is a little lighter and honeyed, Five Farms is a single batch bottling, and St. Brendan's, Emmets, Ryan's and Brady's round out the shelf for everyday pouring.

This style is one branch of our larger cream liqueur selection.

Irish Cream FAQ

What is Irish cream liqueur made of?

Irish cream is a blend of Irish whiskey, Irish dairy cream and sugar, usually with cocoa, vanilla or caramel flavors. The mix is homogenized so the cream and spirit stay together in the bottle. Baileys Irish Cream is the most familiar bottle, and Carolans Irish Cream and St. Brendans Irish Cream follow the same basic recipe.

How do you drink Baileys?

Pour two ounces over ice for the simplest serve, or add a splash to hot coffee in place of milk and sugar. Baileys Irish Cream also works in a Mudslide or poured over ice cream. If you want a flavored twist, try Baileys Espresso Cream in cold brew or Baileys Salted Caramel in hot chocolate.

What is a good alternative to Baileys?

Carolans Irish Cream is the closest swap, with a softer, honeyed profile. Five Farms Single Batch Irish Cream is another Irish-made option worth a try. For a dependable everyday bottle, Emmets Irish Cream and Ryan's Irish Cream Liqueur both work well in coffee and mixed drinks without stepping too far from the classic taste.

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