Bottle of Baileys beside two chocolate Easter eggs

OUR BRANDS: BAILEYS

Crafted in 1974, Baileys invented the cream liqueur category, and to this day, proudly leads it. Loved for its iconic velvety texture and chocolatey notes, Explore Baileys’ rich history, heritage and indulgent cocktails.

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Bottle of Baileys beside two glasses and a plate of biscuits

History & Heritage

Since its creation in 1974, Baileys Irish Cream liqueur has embodied the Irish spirit of treating.

Its story began in Dublin when a team of experts set out on a mission to craft a delicious blend of two of Ireland’s most savoured ingredients – rich dairy cream and the finest whiskey.

It took the Baileys team over two years, but finally they had a breakthrough and managed to marry these two unlikely partners, resulting in the luxurious liquid we know and love today.

Versatile and indulgent, Baileys is now the #1 cream liqueur in the world the #1 cream liqueur in the world – making it the perfect drink for treating your guests.

6 BAILEYS COCKTAIL RECIPES

Whether it’s for small indulgent moments or big celebratory ones, here are some delicious cocktails ideal for occasions when treating matters most:

PRODUCTION PROCESS

Cream from small, local Irish family farms is combined with aged Irish whiskey from various distilleries across Ireland.
From here luxurious vanilla pods and rich cocoa beans are added, giving Baileys its signature chocolate character and aroma.
Taking inspiration from the process of making ice cream, Baileys’ recipe guarantees each and every bottle will taste as delicious as the day it was made for two years, without any artificial preservatives.

FLAVOUR PROFILE

AROMA

Baileys has a complex chocolate aroma with hints of exotic vanilla and the soft aroma of Irish Whiskey.

TASTE

The whiskey in Baileys complements the richness of the fresh dairy cream, cocoa and heavenly vanilla that results in a luxurious, velvety smooth taste sensation.

MOUTHFEEL

Baileys has a silky-smooth mouthfeel from the fresh cream and a warming sensation coming from the Irish whiskey.

It’s these indulgent flavours, aromas and velvety texture that make Baileys the perfect liqueur for a casual afternoon treat paired with coffee, or an elevated after-dinner moment infused with rich chocolatey notes.

It’s also the ideal liqueur to share with your venue’s kitchen as it can be used to make deliciously creamy desserts and treats.

PROUD TO BE B CORP CERTIFIED 

Baileys became B Corp certified in October 2022 – then the largest global spirits brand to join the B Corp movement!

B Corp certification shows that as a business, Baileys is meeting high standards of performance, accountability, and transparency on factors including its employee benefits, charitable giving, and supply chain practices.

In other words, it’s the ‘proof in the pudding’ of Baileys’ commitment to treating not only its customers, but its staff and the planet properly, too.

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Interesting Facts

Baileys is the only cream liqueur in the world to be awarded for its quality in the San Francisco World Spirits Competition every year since 2003.
To this day, every drop of Baileys milk is supplied from small, local, Irish family farms.
Baileys’ farmers often play music to the cows as its proven to relax the cows and help them produce more milk.
A unique and patented formulation, Baileys blends cream (which makes up around 50% of the bottle) and whiskey compared to cheaper cream liqueur brands that use wine.
There are only 164 calories in a 50ml serve of Baileys over ice – that’s less than a large glass of win.