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Posts tagged ‘Irish cream’

30
Jan

Review: O’Connor’s Caramel Irish Cream

O'Connor Caramel Irish Cream - CopyO’Connor’s Caramel Irish Cream is made in Abbeyleix Ireland and imported by Fleetwood Distilling in Loma Mira California.  Albertson and Albertson own stores are the only retail locations I’ve found O’Connor’s.  After over one hundred spirit reviews the spirit review that has been viewed the most frequently has been my review of O’Connor’s Irish Cream.  It only makes sense that I start my second hundred reviews with their Caramel flavored Irish cream. Read more »

15
Dec

Best Tasting Irish Cream Liqueurs

Best Tasting Irish Cream Liqueurs

 

1.  Coole Swan:  Made with Belgian white chocolate, bittersweet cocoa from Cote d Ivoire, Madagasgan bourbon vanilla, single malt Irish whiskey, double cream.  Need I say more.

2. Baileys Original:  With flavors of brownie and coconut and the feel of a creamy milk shake, I see why they are the market leader.

3. Molly’s Coconut:  A premium coconut ice cream flavor with a splash of fresh pineapple before a smooth Irish whiskey finish.  The best flavored Irish cream I ever tasted. Read more »

15
Dec

Review: Emmets Irelands Cream Liqueur

Emmets Irelands CreamEmmets Irelands cream liqueur was introduced in 1978, and it was acquired along with their production facility by Baileys in 1990.  Now part of Diageo it is made in Dublin Ireland. Read more »

11
Dec

Review: Baileys with a hint of Mint Chocolate

Baileys with a hint of Chocolate MintBaileys with a hint of Mint Chocolate was introduced in the US as a limited edition St Patrick’s day offering in 2006, and it is still available nearly eight years later.  That may be changing soon.  The Baileys US web site no longer features hint of mint chocolate and their UK site states it is no longer available in the UK.   Read more »

6
Dec

Review: The Irishman Superior Irish Cream

The Irishman Superior Irish CreamIntroduced in 2005 The Irishman Superior Irish Cream is one of the few Irish creams made using 100% Irish Whiskey as their only spirit.  In 1999 the Walsh family bottled the first Hot Irishman an Irish Coffee drink that only required adding hot water and whipped cream to create the perfect Irish Coffee.  Imported by The Other Wine and Spirit company in Miami Florida The Irishman Irish cream was the second of many products including a line of Irish Whiskeys now created by Hot Irishman LTD. Read more »

5
Dec

Review: Baileys with a hint of Coffee

Baileys with a hint of Coffee was introduced in 2008.  It followed the successful release of their caramel and mint flavors.  By adding dark roasted coffee to their aged Irish whiskey, spirits, and fresh dairy cream they have created a product that screams to be blended with ice for the ultimate adult Frappuccino style beverage.Baileys with a hint of Coffee  Read more »

3
Dec

Review: Michaels Celtic Irish Cream

Michaels Celtic Irish CreamMichaels Celtic Irish cream was introduced in 2007.  It is made in Clonmel Ireland and imported by Universal Brands in Princeton Minnesota.  No additional information is available for this product. Read more »

25
Nov

Review: Baileys Vanilla Cinnamon

Bailey Vanilla CinnamonBaileys Vanilla Cinnamon was launched in August 2013, and it is one of six flavors now available from Baileys in the US.  The offer additional flavors in different markets.  Created with Madagascar vanilla and cinnamon my first thought was this must be their responce to the success of Rum Chata.  Taller and thinner than their Original Irish Cream bottle and featuring a vanilla blossom and cinnamon stick on the label, Baileys has created a fresh look for their entire line of Irish cream liqueurs. Read more »

24
Nov

Review: Mollys Coconut Irish Cream Liqueur

While Mollys Coconut Irish Cream is not the first Irish cream liqueur to include coconut as part of it’s flavor profile, it is the first to feature coconut.  Made in Bailieboro Ireland and introduced in 2012, Coconut is the third flavor Terra’s produces under the Molly’s brand.  In the bottle the aroma is a mix of fresh coconut and Hawaiian Tropic. Read more »

22
Nov

Review: O’Connor’s Irish Cream

013O’Connor’s Irish cream is made in Abbeyleix Ireland and imported by Fleetwood Distilling in Loma Mira California, I’ve only found it at Albertson’s and Albertson’s owned grocery stores.  In the bottle the aroma is chocolate caramel and whiskey.  It pours thick to a chocolate milk color awakening sweet milk chocolate notes with a hint of whiskey.  O’Connor’s feels very thick and creamy in my mouth. Read more »