Review: Baileys with a Hint of Caramel
Baileys with a hint of caramel was introduced on a limited basis in time for St Patrick’s day 2006 after a successful trial run in Arizona. Originally named with a Hint of Crème Caramel it was paired with a hint of mint. So successful was the limited release that both are still available today. Read more
Review: O’Dowd’s Irish cream Liqueur
Made in small batches in Bailieboro Ireland from an O’Dowd’s family recipe, O’Dowd’s Irish cream is imported by Heavenly Wine and Spirits, Roslyn Heights New York. I’ve only seen O’Dowd”s Irish cream sold at Sam’s Wholesale Clubs. At one time Sam’s also sold a Pumpkin version of O’Dowd’s but I haven’t seen it lately. Read more
Review: McCormicks Irish Cream Liqueur
McCormicks Irish cream liqueur is made in Abbeyleix Ireland and it is produced to McCormick Distilling specifications. Some of the other brands owned by McCormick Distilling of Weston Missouri include 360 vodka, Tequila Rose, and a full line sold under the McCormick name, including the world’s second best selling American made vodka. If you have not heard of the McCormick line of alcohol you may be surprised to learn you have probably drank it before as they are a very popular house brand at bars and restaurants. Read more
Review: Mollys Pumpkin Spice Irish Cream Liqueur
Mollys pumpkin spice Irish Cream liqueur was introduced in 2011, and it is made in Bailieboro Ireland. It is the second of three flavors produced by Terra’s under the Molly’s name. In the bottle the aroma is fresh baked pumpkin pie. In a glass the scent is more pumpkin ice cream. It pours to a creamy orange brown color and a medium consistency. In my mouth it feels creamy and a little thicker than their other flavors. Read more
Review: Ryans Irish Style Cream Liqueur
Ryans Irish style cream liqueur was acquired from White Rock Distilleries, the then parent of Pinnacle Vodka, by Sazerac in 2011. It was named an Irish Style Cream Liqueur by White Rock because while they used Irish Whiskey in the production process, they used cream from the US. Priced at less than $10 a bottle and now made in Canada, they have positioned themselves as a value brand. Read more
Review: Molly’s Irish Cream Liqueur
Molly’s Irish cream is made in a former Baileys production facility. In the early 1990’s Patsy McKevitt lead a management buyout of this facility and formed Terra LTD. A former General Manager of R&J Emmet and a Senior role at Bailey’s are part of the 20 plus years of experience he had developing and producing Irish cream liqueurs. For years they continued to exclusively supply a range of cream liqueurs for Baileys while simultaneously building up their contract manufacturing. Today they continue to produce several brands for others while producing three of their own. Inspired by the mythical Irish muse at the heart of countless Celtic poems and songs, Molly’s is one of these brands. Introduced in 2004, today we will review Molly’s Original Irish Cream Liqueur. Read more
Review: Irish Manor Irish Cream
Irish Manor Irish cream was introduced in 2009. It is made in Bailieborough Ireland and imported by Cambridge Imports in Philadelphia Pennsylvania. The story behind this product states that at the end of a cold day Irish hunters would return from the forest to their favorite manor house. They would sit by the fire and relax with an Irish Cream Liqueur. One recipe was so delicious it was praised as legendary. This elixir has now been bottled and named Irish Manor. Read more
Review: O’Reillys White Chocolate Irish Cream
O’Reillys White Chocolate Irish cream is made by R.A. Merry and Co. in Clonmel Ireland, and it is the second of two flavors produced under the O’Reillys brand name. Made with wine instead of whiskey White Chocolate is produced at 13.9% alcohol. Read more
Review: O’Reillys Irish Cream
O’Reillys Irish cream was created to commemorate the marriage of Robert Merry from R.A. Merry & Co into the O’Reilly clan. This wine based Irish cream is produced at 13.9% alcohol by R.A. Merry in Clonmel Ireland. Read more
Review: Saint Brendan’s Irish Cream
Saint Brendan’s Irish cream is named after Saint Brendan the Abbot a celebrated sixth century monk. They credit the flavor to using premium ingredients including a cream with a higher fat content and aged triple distilled whiskey. Saint Brendan’s is packaged in a unique brown bottle and answers the question why Irish creams are usually filled in brown bottles, with a suggestion on the back label to store in a dark place. Read more