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Line 1: {{Short description\|Liqueur}} {{redirect\|Baileys\|other uses\|Bailey (disambiguation){{!}}Bailey}} {{Use Hiberno-English\|date=March 2021}} {{Use dmy dates\|date=July 2022}} {{infobox beverage \| name = Baileys Irish Cream \| image = ~~Baileys~~File:Glass ~~Flat~~of ~~White Martinis~~Baileys.jpg \| caption = Baileys ~~Flat~~Irish ~~White Martini~~Cream \| type = [[Liqueur]] \| abv = 17.0% \| proof = \| manufacturer = [[Diageo]]; previously [[Gilbeys of Ireland]] \| distributor = [[Diageo]] \| origin = [[Republic of Ireland\|Ireland]] Line 14 ⟶ 17: \| colour = \| flavour = \| variants = Original<br />Almande Almondmilk Liqueur<br/>Mint Chocolate<br />Crème Caramel<br />Coffee<br />Hazelnut<br />Biscotti<br />Orange Truffle <br />Vanilla Cinnamon <br />Chocolate <br />Salted Caramel <br />Chocolate Cherry <br />Espresso Crème <br />XC<br />Pumpkin Spice \| related = \| website = ~~[http~~{{official\|https://www.baileys.com/ ~~baileys.com]~~}} }} '''Baileys Irish Cream''' is an [[Irish ~~whiskey~~cream]]- ~~and~~[[liqueur]] made of [[cream]]~~-based~~, [[~~liqueur~~cocoa bean\|cocoa]], and [[Irish whiskey]] [[emulsion\|emulsified]] together with [[vegetable oil]]. Baileys is made by [[~~Gilbeys~~Diageo]] at Nangor Road, in [[Dublin]], [[Republic of Ireland\|Ireland]]. ~~The~~and ~~trademark~~in [[Mallusk, County Antrim\|Mallusk]], [[Northern Ireland]]. It is ~~currently~~the ~~owned~~original Irish cream, invented by a team headed by [[~~Diageo~~Tom Jago]] in 1971 for [[Gilbeys of Ireland]]; Diageo currently owns the trademark. 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 ~~{{sic\|Alch\|ohol\|hide=y}}~~Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau Concerning Alcohol Labeling - Federal Trade Commission\|~~publisher~~date=September 2005}}</ref> ==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 was granted permission by John Chesterman after Gilbeys asked to use the name from a restaurant that John Chesterman owned. The fictional ''R.A. Bailey'' signature was 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 \|deadurl=yes \|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20081007072547/http://www.businessweek.com/innovate/content/aug2005/id20050812_942858.htm \|archivedate=2008-10-07 \|df= }}</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> though the registered [[trademark]] omits the apostrophe. Baileys is produced in Dublin and Mallusk (Northern Ireland).▼ ▲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 ~~was~~is ~~granted~~that ~~permission~~of a restaurant owned by John Chesterman, ~~after~~who ~~Gilbeys~~granted ~~asked~~W&A Gilbey permission to use ~~the name from a restaurant that John Chesterman owned~~it. The fictional ''R.A. Bailey'' signature was inspired by ~~the~~ [[~~Millennium~~The ~~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~~access-date=2009-04-15 \|~~deadurl~~url-status=~~yes~~dead \|~~archiveurl~~archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20081007072547/http://www.businessweek.com/innovate/content/aug2005/id20050812_942858.htm \|~~archivedate~~archive-date= 2008-10-07 ~~\|df=~~ }}</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~~access-date=2009-04-15}}</ref> though the registered [[trademark]] omits the apostrophe~~. Baileys is produced in Dublin and Mallusk (Northern Ireland)~~. ==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 ~~and~~& 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)\|~~homogenized~~homogenised]] to form an [[emulsion]] with the aid of an emulsifier containing refined vegetable oil. The process prevents the separation of ~~the~~ 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 ~~quantity~~number 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~~Dead link\|date=~~December~~May ~~2017~~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 [[~~Glanbia~~Tirlán]], an Irish dairy company. ~~Glanbia~~Tirlán'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~~30 years. At busier times of the year, ~~Glanbia will~~Tirlán also ~~supply~~supplies cream from its Ballyragget facility in Kilkenny.{{Citation needed\|date=April 2020}}▼ ▲Cream and [[Irish whiskey]] from various distilleries<ref>{{cite web\|title=Product and Company Information\|url=http://www.the-baileys-lounge.baileys.com/en-gb/Product-and-Company-Information.aspx}}</ref> are [[Homogenization (chemistry)\|homogenized]] to form an [[emulsion]] with the aid of an emulsifier containing refined vegetable oil. The process prevents separation of the alcohol and cream during storage. Baileys contains a proprietary cocoa extract recipe giving Baileys its chocolate character and essence. <ref>[http://www.baileys.com/en-us/product_company_information.html]</ref> The quantity of other ingredients is not known but they include [[herbs]] and [[sugar]].<ref>[http://www.baileys.com/our-story/ Official site: Our story]{{dead link\|date=December 2017 \|bot=InternetArchiveBot \|fix-attempted=yes }}</ref> 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. At busier times of the year, Glanbia will also supply cream from its Ballyragget facility in Kilkenny. ~~==Storage and shelf life==~~ The manufacturer claims Baileys Irish Cream has a shelf life of 24 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>▼ ~~{{cite web\|url=http://www.baileys.com/en-row/nutrition-allergies.html\|title=NUTRITION & ALLERGIES}}~~ ~~</ref>~~ ==Shelf life== ▲The manufacturer claims Baileys Irish Cream has a shelf life of 24 months and guarantees its taste for two years from the day it was ~~made — opened~~made—opened or unopened, ~~stored in a refrigerator~~refrigerated or ~~not — when~~not—when stored away from direct sunlight at temperatures between {{cvt\|0 and 25~~ °~~\|C\|F}}.<ref>{{Cite ~~(32~~web\|url=http://www.baileys.com/en-row/nutrition-allergies.html\|title=Nutrition and 77allergies &~~nbsp~~#124;~~°F)~~ Original Irish Cream \| Baileys\|website=www.baileys.com}}</ref> ==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]] ~~Diageo provides nutritional information for Baileys.<ref>[http://www.the-baileys-lounge.baileys.com/en-gb/Product-and-Company-Information.aspx ]</ref>~~ {\| class="wikitable" \|+ Nutritional information for Baileys, values per 100 ml:<ref name=productncompany /> ~~\|+ Values per 100 ml:~~ \|- \| Fat \|\| 14 g Line 51 ⟶ 52: \| Protein \|\| 3 g \|- \| Energy \|\| ~~1345~~1,345 kJ (327 kcal) \|} ==Drinking== 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. ==Variant flavours== 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~~work=Morning Advertiser \|date=2005-08-18 \|~~accessdate~~access-date=2009-04-15 \|~~deadurl~~url-status=~~yes~~dead \|~~archiveurl~~archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090110065418/http://www.morningadvertiser.co.uk/news.ma/article/9341 \|~~archivedate~~archive-date=2009-01-10 ~~\|df=~~ }}</ref>▼ 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 \|deadurl=yes \|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20090110065418/http://www.morningadvertiser.co.uk/news.ma/article/9341 \|archivedate=2009-01-10 \|df= }}</ref> 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 market of the UK, US, Australia and Canada in 2006. In 2008, Baileys, after the success of previous flavour variants, released a coffee variant, followed by a ~~Hazelnut~~ 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 \|~~accessdate~~access-date=2009-10-14 \|~~archiveurl~~archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091015014107/http://thefoodielist.co.uk/wp/baileys-with-a-hint-of-coffee/ \|~~archivedate~~archive-date=15 October 2009 \|~~deadurl=yes \|df~~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~~= \|accessdate~~=2009-06-23\| ~~archiveurl~~archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20090626102226/http://www.dfnionline.com/article/Diageo-trials-new-Baileys-in-travel-retail-1858794.html\| ~~archivedate~~archive-date= 26 June 2009 ~~<!--DASHBot-->~~\| ~~deadurl~~url-status= nolive}}</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> ~~The latest additions to the~~2011, Baileys ~~flavour~~launched ~~family are~~a Biscotti, ~~launched in 2011~~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 Onon ~~The~~the Go Pop-Up Photo Booths~~\|publisher=~~}}</ref> ~~In 2017, Baileys launched their [[Pumpkin spice\|Pumpkin Spice]] flavoured liqueur.~~ 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> International [[spirit ratings]] competitions, including at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition, the Beverage Testing Institute, and others, have assessed Baileys offerings. In general, Baileys has performed well, with the classic Irish Cream generally receiving the highest awards.{{Citation needed\|date=September 2015}} 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== {{Portal\|Drink}} [[Irish cream]] [[Irish coffee]] ==References== {{reflist~~\|30em~~}}▼ ▲{{reflist\|30em}} ==External links== {{commons category\|Baileys Irish Cream}} * {{official\|https://www.baileys.com/}} * {{Official website}} * [https://www.irishtimes.com/culture/books/in-1973-i-invented-a-girly-drink-called-baileys-1.3240945 Account of the invention of Baileys] {{Diageo plc}} [[Category:~~Irish~~Diageo ~~liqueurs~~brands]]▼ [[Category:Cream liqueurs]] [[Category:~~Diageo~~Irish ~~brands~~liqueurs]] [[Category:Irish brands]] [[Category:Brands of Northern Ireland]] [[Category:Irish alcoholic drinks]] ▲[[Category:Irish liqueurs]] [[Category:Products introduced in 1974]]