Baileys

Core

Dublin / Ireland, Ireland (dairy sourcing)

Famous For

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747

Three coffee-and-cream liqueurs in a shot glass. Dessert at altitude.

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747 Drink

Three liqueurs layered for takeoff. Kahlua, Baileys, and Frangelico at cruising altitude.

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ABC

Amaretto, Baileys, Cognac. Three letters, three liqueurs, one rich shot.

ABV17%. Low proof. The cream content means it has shelf-life and mixing limitations that other liqueurs don't.
Sub-styles
Irish cream liqueurFlavored cream liqueur (salted caramel / espresso / etc.)

Tasting Notes

Cream, milk chocolate, Irish whiskey warmth, vanilla, cocoa, caramel, coffee hints. Smooth and viscous on the palate with a gentle whiskey finish. Quality cream liqueurs taste like spiked chocolate milk; cheap ones taste like sweetened condensed milk with alcohol.

Brand Guide

Well

Carolans, Ryan's ($12-18)

Call

Baileys Original ($22-28)

Premium

Baileys flavored expressions — Espresso Crème, Salted Caramel ($24-30)

Top Shelf

Coole Swan (smaller batch, more whiskey-forward, $30-40)

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The Story

Irish cream liqueur that made dairy and whiskey coexist in a stable, sweet package.

Drinks with Baileys(24)

747

1 oz Kahlúa
1 oz Baileys Irish Cream
1 oz Frangelico
BuiltShot
◆◆◆◆◆1.3 min

747 Drink

1 oz Kahlúa
1 oz Baileys Irish Cream
1 oz Frangelico
BuiltShot
◆◆◆◆◆20s

ABC

1 oz Amaretto
1 oz Baileys Irish Cream
1 oz Cognac
BuiltShot
◆◆◆◆◆20s

After Five

1 oz Kahlúa
1 oz Peppermint Schnapps
1 oz Baileys Irish Cream
BuiltShot
◆◆◆◆◇20s

Blind Russian

1 oz Kahlúa
1 oz Baileys Irish Cream
1 oz Cream
1 scoop Vanilla Ice Cream
BlendedRocks
◆◆◆◆◇2.5 min

Brainteaser

1 oz Sambuca
0.5 oz Baileys Irish Cream
0.25 oz Grenadine
BuiltShot
◆◆◆◆◇20s