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{{Short description|Liqueur}}
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| type = [[Liqueur]]
| abv = 17.0%
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| manufacturer = [[Diageo]]; previously [[Gilbeys of Ireland]]
| distributor = [[Diageo]]
| origin = [[Republic of Ireland|Ireland]]
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'''Baileys Irish Cream'''
==History and origin==
Baileys Irish Cream was created in London by advertising executive [[Tom Jago]],<ref name=":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]]. Gilbeys was 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" /><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" />
Baileys Irish Cream was created by [[Gilbeys of Ireland]], a division of [[International Distillers & Vintners]], as it searched for something to introduce to the international market. The process of finding a product began in 1971 and it was introduced in 1974 as the first [[Irish cream]] on the market. The Baileys name, and the ''R.A. Bailey'' signature, were fictional, inspired by the [[Millennium Bailey's Hotel|Bailey's Hotel]] in London.<ref>{{cite web|last=Clegg |first=Alicia |url=http://www.businessweek.com/innovate/content/aug2005/id20050812_942858.htm |title=The Myth of Authenticity |publisher=Businessweek.com |date=2005-08-12 |accessdate=2009-04-15}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.littleshamrocks.com/Irish-Food-History.html |title=Irish Food History |publisher=Littleshamrocks.com |date=1974-11-26 |accessdate=2009-04-15}}</ref> Baileys is produced in Dublin and under contract in [[Newtownabbey]].▼
▲Baileys
==Manufacture==
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 | 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 number of other ingredients is not known, but they include [[herbs]], [[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 [[
Baileys bottles are manufactured solely at Encirc Glass Plant in Derrylin, County Fermanagh.
▲According to the manufacturer no preservatives are required as the alcohol content preserves the cream. The cream used in the drink comes from [[Glanbia]], an Irish dairy company. Glanbia'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 thirty years.
The manufacturer claims Baileys Irish Cream has a shelf life of 30 months and guarantees its taste for two years from the day it was made - opened or unopened, stored in a refrigerator or not, when stored away from direct sunlight at temperatures between 0 and 25 °C (32 and 77 °F).<ref>▼
==Shelf life==
▲The manufacturer claims Baileys Irish Cream has a shelf life of
==Nutritional values==
[[File:Baileys and coffee.jpg|thumb|Baileys and coffee]]
[[File:2019 01 Baileys cheesecake.jpg|thumb|Baileys cheesecake served with a Baileys-and-chocolate sauce on the side]]
[[File:Baileys chocolates.jpg|thumb|Chocolate pralines infused with Baileys Irish Cream]]
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==Drinking==
As
▲As is the case with milk, cream will curdle whenever it comes into contact with a weak acid. Milk and cream contain [[casein]], which 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 specifically encourage coagulation.
==Variant flavours==
In 2003, Bailey & Co. launched
In 2005, Baileys launched [[mint chocolate]] and [[crème caramel]] variants at 17% ABV. They were originally released in UK airports and were subsequently released in the mass markets of the UK, US, Australia and Canada in 2006.
▲In 2003, Bailey & Co. launched '''Baileys Glide''', aimed at the [[alcopop]] market. It was discontinued in 2006.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.morningadvertiser.co.uk/news.ma/article/9341 |title=Baileys Glide bites the dust - Business support |publisher=Morning Advertiser |date=2005-08-18 |accessdate=2009-04-15}}</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>
Baileys have continued to release new varieties, including Strawberries & Cream (2018),<ref>{{cite web |title= You Can Now Buy Strawberries And Cream Baileys |url= https://www.delish.com/food-news/news/a58105/strawberries-and-cream-baileys/ |website=Delish |access-date=14 September 2023 |date=8 February 2018}}</ref> Red Velvet Cupcake (2019),<ref>{{cite web |title= Baileys Red Velvet Cupcake launches in UK |url= https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2020/01/baileys-red-velvet-cupcake-launches-in-uk/ |website=The Drinks Business |access-date=14 September 2023 |date=6 January 2021}}</ref> Apple Pie (2020),<ref>{{cite web |title= Baileys launches limited edition apple pie flavour liqueur and it sounds almost too festive |url= https://metro.co.uk/2020/10/15/baileys-launches-limited-edition-apple-pie-flavour-liqueur-and-it-sounds-almost-too-festive-13428571/amp/ |website=Metro |access-date=14 September 2023 |date=15 Oct 2020}}</ref> Pina Colada (2021 & 2023) <ref>{{cite web |title= Baileys launches new Piña Colada liqueur, ‘Baileys Colada’ |url= https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2021/04/baileys-launches-new-pina-colada-liqueur-baileys-colada/ |website=The Drinks Business |access-date=14 September 2023 |date=4 April 2021}}</ref> [[S'more]] (2022) <ref>{{cite web |title= Baileys debuts s’mores-inspired liqueur |url= https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2022/09/baileys-debuts-smores-inspired-liqueur/ |website=Spirits Business |access-date=15 September 2023 |date=13 September 2022}}</ref> and Vanilla Mint Shake (2023). <ref>{{cite web |title= This New Baileys Flavor Is Like A Boozy Shamrock Shake |url= https://www.delish.com/food-news/a42736919/baileys-vanilla-mint-shake/ |website=Delish |access-date=14 September 2023 |date=1 February 2023}}</ref>
==See also==
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==References==
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==External links==
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* [https://www.irishtimes.com/culture/books/in-1973-i-invented-a-girly-drink-called-baileys-1.3240945 Account of the invention of Baileys]
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