Ole Smoky Bourbon Ball Cream 750ML

Ole Smoky Bourbon Ball Cream 750ML is a 17.5% ABV cream liqueur that blends Tennessee whiskey with real cream and chocolate flavors in a 750ml bottle. Inspired by the classic bourbon ball candy — a beloved Southern confection — this expression translates that iconic combination of chocolate, caramel, and whiskey into a sippable liquid form.

Quick Facts: ABV: 17.5% (35 proof)  |  Origin: Tennessee, USA  |  Cream Liqueur  |  Distillery: Ole Smoky Distillery, Gatlinburg

Production & Heritage

Ole Smoky Distillery operates out of Gatlinburg, Tennessee, where it has built a reputation as one of the most visited distilleries in the United States. The Bourbon Ball Cream starts with Tennessee whiskey as its base spirit, which is then blended with real dairy cream and natural chocolate flavoring. The concept draws directly from the bourbon ball candy tradition of the American South — a confection originally created by Ruth Booe at Rebecca Ruth Candy in Frankfort, Kentucky, in 1938 — reimagining that combination of whiskey, chocolate, and sweetness as a pourable cream liqueur.

Tasting Notes

Aroma: Cocoa leads the nose immediately, followed by layers of vanilla and caramel. Sweet cream rounds out the aromatics, giving it the unmistakable scent of a freshly opened box of chocolate truffles.

Taste: The entry is silky and rich with milk chocolate dominating the first sip. Mid-palate, creamy vanilla and warm caramel notes develop, building sweetness without becoming cloying. A gentle whiskey spice emerges at the peak, grounding the dessert-forward profile with just enough backbone to remind you there is real spirit underneath.

Finish: Smooth and sweet with lingering chocolate and a subtle warmth from the Tennessee whiskey base. The finish is moderate in length, fading gently with residual notes of cocoa and vanilla.

How to Drink Bourbon Ball Cream

Serve chilled or over ice to let the cream and chocolate flavors come through cleanly; the low 17.5% ABV makes it approachable on its own as a dessert sipper. It also works exceptionally well as a cocktail ingredient in three specific applications: a Chocolate Espresso Martini, where the cocoa and cream replace heavier liqueurs and add body; a Bourbon Ball White Russian, substituting it for both the cream and coffee liqueur to simplify and sweeten the classic; and a Spiked Hot Chocolate, where a generous pour stirred into warm cocoa creates a rich, indulgent cold-weather drink.

Best For

• After-dinner dessert courses as a standalone sipper or poured over vanilla ice cream
• Gifting to fans of chocolate, Southern confections, or cream liqueurs
• Holiday gatherings where a crowd-pleasing, low-proof option is needed
• Brunch cocktail menus as a base for chocolate-forward mixed drinks

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Bourbon Ball Cream taste like? It tastes like a liquid version of a classic Southern bourbon ball candy — rich milk chocolate and creamy vanilla up front, with a gentle whiskey warmth underneath and caramel sweetness throughout.

How does Bourbon Ball Cream compare to Baileys Irish Cream? Both are cream liqueurs, but Bourbon Ball Cream uses Tennessee whiskey rather than Irish whiskey as its base and leans heavily into chocolate and caramel rather than the coffee-forward profile found in Baileys Original. At 17.5% ABV, it sits close to Baileys' 17% ABV, making them similar in strength but distinct in flavor direction.

Is Bourbon Ball Cream good for beginners? Yes — the 17.5% ABV is gentle, and the sweet chocolate-and-cream profile makes it one of the most approachable spirits on the shelf, particularly for those who typically shy away from stronger or drier expressions.

Where is Bourbon Ball Cream made? It is produced by Ole Smoky Distillery in Gatlinburg, Tennessee, located in the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains.

What foods pair well with Bourbon Ball Cream? Chocolate brownies or lava cake amplify its cocoa richness. Salted caramel desserts complement the caramel undertones. Fresh strawberries provide a tart contrast to the sweetness. Pecan pie mirrors the nutty, sugary profile of traditional bourbon ball candies. Vanilla cheesecake creates a layered, indulgent pairing.

What sizes does Bourbon Ball Cream come in? The standard offering is a 750ml bottle, which is the most widely available format.

Is Bourbon Ball Cream worth the price? It positions as an affordable, entry-level cream liqueur that delivers a distinctive flavor profile not commonly found in the category. For anyone who enjoys chocolate-forward dessert spirits, it represents solid value within its price tier.

Why Bourbon Ball Cream?

What separates this expression from the crowded cream liqueur field is its specific flavor concept — it does not aim to be a generic Irish cream substitute but instead recreates a specific Southern candy tradition with documented roots going back to 1938. The Tennessee whiskey base gives it a regional identity that most competitors lack, and the chocolate-caramel-cream combination is tuned to taste like the confection rather than a generic chocolate liqueur. For drinkers looking for something beyond the standard cream liqueur options, this bottle offers a genuinely different experience rooted in American candy-making history.