Baileys Irish Cream: Difference between revisions

In 2005, Baileys launched [[mint chocolate]] and [[crème caramel]] variants of its Irish Cream at 17&nbsp;% 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 of its Irish Cream with an ABV of 17&nbsp;%, 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 |accessdate=2009-10-14| archiveurl= http://web.archive.org/web/20091015014107/http://thefoodielist.co.uk/wp/baileys-with-a-hint-of-coffee/| archivedate= 15 October 2009 <!--DASHBot-->| deadurl= no}}</ref> The company is currently trialling a new premium variety, Baileys Gold, at several European airports.<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 |publisher=dfnionline.com |date= |accessdate=2009-06-23| archiveurl= http://web.archive.org/web/20090626102226/http://www.dfnionline.com/article/Diageo-trials-new-Baileys-in-travel-retail-1858794.html| archivedate= 26 June 2009 <!--DASHBot-->| deadurl= no}}</ref> The latest additions to the Baileys flavour family are Biscotti and Hazelnut, which were launched in 2011.

International [[spirit ratings]] competitions, including at the San Francisco World Spiritis Competition, the Beverage Testing Institute, and others, have assessed Baileys offerings. In general, Baileys has performed well, with the classic Irish Cream generally pulling in the highest awards. Proof66's List of the Top 20 Professionally Rated World Liqueurs includes the Irish Cream.<ref>[http://www.proof66.com/best-liqueur/top-rated-best-liqueur.html Proof66.com Top 20 Liqueurs]</ref></br>