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'''Baileys Irish Cream''' is an [[Irish cream]] [[liqueur]], anmade [[alcoholic drink]] flavoured withof [[cream]], [[cocoa bean|cocoa]] and [[Irish whiskey]] [[emulsion|emulsified]] together with [[vegetable oil]]. ItBaileys is made by [[Diageo]] at Nangor Road, in [[Dublin]], [[Republic of Ireland|Ireland]] and in [[Mallusk, County Antrim|Mallusk]], [[Northern Ireland]]. OwnedIt is the original Irish cream, invented by a team headed by [[Tom Jago]] in 1971 for [[Gilbeys of Ireland]],; the trademark isDiageo currently ownedowns bythe Diageotrademark. It has a declared [[alcohol (drug)|alcohol]] content of 17% [[alcohol by volume|by volume]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ftc.gov/os/2005/09/050926tabaccocomment.pdf|title=FTC Staff Comment Before the Department of the Treasury Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau Concerning Alcohol Labeling - Federal Trade Commission|date=September 2005}}</ref>

Baileys Irish Cream was created in London by advertising executive [[Tom Jago]],<ref ofname=":1">{{Cite news |url= https://www.irishtimes.com/culture/books/in-1973-i-invented-a-girly-drink-called-baileys-1.3240945 |title=In 1973, I invented a "girly drink" called Baileys |last=Gluckman |first=David |date=2017-10-02 |newspaper=The Irish Times}}</ref> working from a marketing brief issued by [[Gilbeys of Ireland]], a division of [[International Distillers & Vintners]], as. Gilbeys searchedwas searching for something to introduce to the international market. The process of finding a product began in 1971, and production research began in earnest after consultants David Gluckman, Hugh Seymour-Davies and Mac Macpherson<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://ireland-calling.com/lifestyle/baileys-irish-cream-inventor/ |title=Inventor of Baileys Irish Cream stumbled upon the formula in just 45 minutes |date=2017-10-09 |website=Ireland Calling |language=en-GB |access-date= 2019-09-25}}</ref> came up with an alcoholic drink made of [[Irish whiskey]] and [[cream]] that, they remarked, "didn't taste punishing".<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |url= https://www.irishtimes.com/culture/books/in-1973-i-invented-a-girly-drink-called-baileys-1.3240945 |title=In 1973, I invented a "girly drink" called Baileys |last=Gluckman |first=David |date=2017-10-02 |website=The Irish Times}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url= https://www.wsj.com/articles/tom-jago-helped-create-baileys-irish-cream-the-worlds-top-selling-liqueur-1540564200 |title=Tom Jago Helped Create Baileys Irish Cream, the World's Top-Selling Liqueur |first=James R. |last=Hagerty |work=The Wall Street Journal |date=2018-10-26}}</ref> David Gluckman also came up with the idea of naming it "Baileys".<ref>{{Cite web |last=writer |first=db staff |date=2019-03-04 |title=Baileys Irish Cream: The real story |url=https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2019/03/baileys-irish-cream-the-real-story/ |access-date=2024-10-11 |website=The Drinks Business |language=en-GB}}</ref>

The formulation of Baileys was motivated partly by the availability of alcohol from a money-losing distillery (part of International Distillers & Vintners, and probably W&A Gilbey)<ref>{{Cite web |url= https://scotchwhisky.com/whiskypedia/5989/w-a-gilbey/ |title=W&A Gilbey {{!}} Scotch Whisky |website= scotchwhisky.com |language=en-GB |access-date=2019-09-25}}</ref> and a desire to use surplus cream from another business, [[Express Dairies]], owned by [[Grand Metropolitan]], resulting from the increased popularity of semi-skimmed milk.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |url= https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m000128v |title=Last Word - Lord Heywood, Pamela Lonsdale, Sangharakshita, Tom Jago, Francis Lai - BBC Sounds |website=BBC |language=en-GB |access-date=2019-09-25}}</ref> It included alcohol, cream and the chocolate milk-based drink powder [[Nesquik]] produced by [[Nestlé|Nestle]];<ref name=":0" /> the initial formulation process took approximately 45 minutes.<ref name=":1" />

Cream and [[Irish whiskey]] from various distilleries<ref name=productncompany>{{cite web |url=http://www.the-baileys-lounge.baileys.com/en-gb/Product-and-Company-Information.aspx |title=Product & Company Information |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111002204159/http://www.the-baileys-lounge.baileys.com/en-gb/Product-and-Company-Information.aspx |archive-date=October 2, 2011}}</ref> are [[Homogenization (chemistry)|homogenised]] to form an [[emulsion]] with the aid of an emulsifier containing refined vegetable oil. The process prevents the separation of alcohol and cream during storage. Baileys contains a proprietary cocoa extract recipe giving Baileys its chocolate character and essence.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.baileys.com/en-us/product_company_information.html|title=Baileys Nutrition & Product Information &#124; Baileys Irish Cream|website=www.baileys.com|access-date=2017-12-17|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171014003401/http://www.baileys.com/en-us/product_company_information.html|archive-date=2017-10-14|url-status=dead}}</ref> The quantitynumber of other ingredients is not known, but they include [[herbs]] and, [[sugar]].,<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.baileys.com/our-story/|title=Official site: Our story}}{{Dead link|date=May 2021 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref> [[vanilla]] and [[caramel]].<ref>{{Cite episode | title=Liquers | series=[[Inside the Factory]] | network = [[BBC]]| station = [[BBC Two]] | air-date=28 April 2020 | url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m000hr4d | minutes=59 | credits=Presenter: Gregg Wallace }}</ref>

According to the manufacturer, no preservatives are required as the alcohol content preserves the cream. The cream used in the drink comes from [[GlanbiaTirlán]], an Irish dairy company. GlanbiaTirlán's Virginia facility in [[County Cavan]] produces a range of fat-filled milk powders and fresh cream. It has been the principal cream supplier to Baileys Irish Cream Liqueurs for more than 30 years. At busier times of the year, GlanbiaTirlán also supplies cream from its Ballyragget facility in Kilkenny.{{Citation needed|date=April 2020}}

Baileys bottles are manufactured solely at Encirc Glass Plant in Derrylin, Co.County Fermanagh.

As is the case with milk, cream will [[Curdling|curdle]] whenever it comes into contact with a weak acid. Milk and cream contain [[casein]], which [[Coagulation (milk)|coagulates]] when mixed with weak acids such as lemon, [[tonic water]], or traces of [[wine]]. While this outcome is undesirable in most situations, some cocktails (such as the [[Cement mixer (drink)|cement mixer]], which consists of a shot of Baileys mixed with the squeezed juice from a slice of lime) specifically encourage coagulation.

In 2008, Baileys, after the success of previous flavour variants, released a coffee variant, followed by a hazelnut -flavoured variant in 2010.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://thefoodielist.co.uk/wp/baileys-with-a-hint-of-coffee/ |title=Baileys With a Hint of Coffee |publisher=Thefoodielist.co.uk |date=2008-12-23 |access-date=2009-10-14 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091015014107/http://thefoodielist.co.uk/wp/baileys-with-a-hint-of-coffee/ |archive-date=15 October 2009 |url-status=dead }}</ref> The company trialled a new premium variety, Baileys Gold, at several European airports in 2009.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.dfnionline.com/article/Diageo-trials-new-Baileys-in-travel-retail-1858794.html |title=Diageo trials new Baileys in travel-retail |date=23 June 2009 |publisher=dfnionline.com |access-date=2009-06-23| archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20090626102226/http://www.dfnionline.com/article/Diageo-trials-new-Baileys-in-travel-retail-1858794.html| archive-date= 26 June 2009 | url-status= live}}</ref> The Gold version also was marketed towards the Japanese consumer.<ref name=cases>Thomas N Garavan, Barra O' Cinneide, Mary Garavan, Anna Cunningham, Ambrose Downey, Trevor O'Regan and Briga Hynes {{Google books|zHZH4r4KZzEC| Cases in Irish Business Strategy and Policy|page=56}}</ref> 2011, Baileys launched a Biscotti flavour, and a sub-brand premium product Baileys Chocolat Luxe, which combined Belgian chocolate with Baileys, in 2013. The company released a Vanilla-Cinnamon variety in the US market in 2013, with further flavours, Pumpkin Spice, Espresso and Salted Caramel launching the following year.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.finanznachrichten.de/nachrichten-2013-10/28325770-baileys-vanilla-cinnamon-irish-cream-launches-stylish-shots-on-the-go-pop-up-photo-booths-008.htm|title=Baileys Vanilla Cinnamon Irish Cream Launches Stylish Shots on the Go Pop-Up Photo Booths}}</ref>

From 2016 to 2018, Baileys Coffee Mocha and Latte was available in cans across the UK and Europe. In 2017, Baileys launched their [[Pumpkin spice|Pumpkin Spice]] flavoured liqueur, as well as their vegan-friendly Baileys Almande, described as a blend of "sweet almond oil, cane sugar and a touch of real vanilla".<ref>{{cite web |title=Baileys Irish Cream Witches Making Cocktail TV Advert |url=https://alltvspots.com/2021/baileys-irish-cream-witches-making-cocktail-tv-advert/ |website=All TV Spots |access-date=29 October 2021 |date=12 October 2021}}</ref> In 2018, Baileys Strawberries & Cream was made available. Baileys launched a new flavour, Red Velvet Cupcake late 2019. In 2020, Baileys Apple Pie Flavour was launched for Christmas.

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