Hoeveel procent alcohol zit er in Baileys?

Baileys Original heeft 17% alcohol. De meeste smaken zitten daar ook op, zoals Salted Caramel, Espresso Crème en Strawberries & Cream. Alleen Baileys Belgian Chocolate is wat lichter, met 15,7%.

Hoe lang is Baileys houdbaar na openen?

Baileys garandeert twee jaar vanaf de productiedatum, of de fles nu open is of dicht, zolang je hem tussen 0 en 25 graden bewaart. De 'best before'-datum staat op het etiket. Is de fles open, zet hem dan het liefst in de koelkast. Ruikt of smaakt hij zuur, of is hij geschift, gooi hem dan weg.

Moet Baileys in de koelkast?

Hoeft niet. De room is gestabiliseerd en bederft niet bij kamertemperatuur. Toch smaakt Baileys koud het lekkerst, en in de koelkast houdt hij zijn smaak het langst. Zet hem dus gerust koud.

Waar is Baileys van gemaakt?

Van Ierse whiskey, verse room van Ierse koeien, cacao, vanille en suiker. De room wordt binnen een dag na het melken verwerkt en met de alcohol tot een emulsie gemengd. Daardoor schift hij niet.

Kun je Baileys met cola of sinas drinken?

Beter van niet. Het zuur in frisdrank laat de room schiften. Met melk, koffie, chocolademelk, vodka, Kahlúa en andere likeuren gaat Baileys wel prima samen. Wil je iets fris, kies dan voor ijs met koffie.

Wat is het verschil tussen Baileys en andere Irish creams?

Baileys was in 1974 de eerste Irish cream en is nog steeds de bekendste. Merken als Carolans of Coole Swan werken met hetzelfde idee van whiskey en room, maar ze verschillen in zoetheid en in hoeveel je van de whiskey proeft. Baileys is romig en mild, met veel vanille en cacao.

Irish cream liqueur · Ireland · since 1974

Baileys

The cream liqueur from Ireland, made with whiskey, cream, and cocoa. Here you'll learn which Baileys flavors are available, how much alcohol they contain, how long a bottle keeps, which cocktails you can make with it, and which glass to serve it in.

Cream liqueur17% alcoholDublin, IrelandCream, vanilla & cocoa

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Bottle of Baileys Original Irish Cream 70 cl

17%alcohol · 70 cl

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What is Baileys?

Irish whiskey and fresh cream in one bottle

Baileys is a cream liqueur from Ireland. It was created in Dublin in 1974 as the first-ever "Irish cream." It contains Irish whiskey, fresh cream from Irish dairy cows, cocoa, and vanilla. The trick is the emulsion. The cream is blended with the alcohol in such a way that it doesn't curdle and can be stored outside the refrigerator.

No liqueur in the world sells more than Baileys, and the brand is owned by Diageo. Besides Original, Baileys varieties include Salted Caramel, Espresso Crème, Strawberries & Cream, and Belgian Chocolate. Seasonal editions also appear around the holidays. Most contain 17% alcohol.

In brief

TypeCream liqueur (Irish cream)

Alcohol17% (Belgian Chocolate 15.7%)

OriginDublin, Ireland · since 1974

BaseIrish whiskey, fresh cream, cocoa, vanilla

TasteCreamy, sweet, vanilla and chocolate

GlassTumbler with ice or liqueur glass

Varieties

Baileys flavors and varieties

Baileys Original

17% · 70 cl

The original, made with Irish whiskey, cream, cocoa and vanilla. Creamy, sweet and smooth. Best served ice-cold.

Best for: on the rocks, in coffee, cocktails

Baileys Salted Caramel

17% · caramel

The Original with salted caramel mixed in. Sweet and salty in one sip, and the most popular of all the flavors.

Best for: on the rocks, over ice or dessert

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Baileys Espresso Crème

17% · coffee

Irish cream that tastes like espresso. Think an Espresso Martini and a Baileys in the same bottle.

Best for: on the rocks, Espresso Martini

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Baileys Strawberries & Cream

17% · strawberry

Pink Baileys with strawberry. Fruity and creamy, perfect for summer. Delicious with prosecco or over vanilla ice cream.

Best for: summer cocktails, over ice

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Baileys Belgian Chocolate

15.7% · 50 cl

Made with real Belgian chocolate. Thicker and richer than the Original, and even more like a dessert.

Best for: drinking neat, with dessert

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Baileys 1 liter

17% · 100 cl

The large bottle of Original, handy for the holidays or your home bar. It works out cheaper per glass.

Best for: holidays, home bar

Not sure?

Start with the Original: it works in coffee, on the rocks and in cocktails.

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What does Baileys taste like?

Creamy, sweet and smooth with whiskey

Nose

Vanilla & milk chocolate

Sweet cream, vanilla and cocoa. Irish whiskey is very subtle in the background.

Palate

Full-bodied and velvety

Thick and creamy. A little like a sweet milkshake, with some warmth from whiskey and chocolate.

Finish

Smooth and sweet

Short and smooth, with cream and cocoa. You can barely taste the 17% alcohol.

Sweet 4/5

Creamy 5/5

Spicy 1/5

Strength 2/5

Flavor profile of Baileys Original. Salted Caramel is sweeter, Espresso Crème a little more bitter from the coffee.

How to drink it

Three ways to drink Baileys

Baileys tastes best cold. Pour it straight from the fridge over ice, into coffee or in a creamy cocktail.

On the rocks

Pour 50 ml of cold Baileys into a tumbler with plenty of ice. Nothing else needed. This is how the Irish drink it, and it’s also the best way to taste it.

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Baileys coffee

Pour a shot of Baileys (30 ml) into a cup of hot coffee, with a dollop of whipped cream on top if you like. Prefer it cold? Pour Baileys over ice and add a shot of espresso.

Irish Coffee recipe →

As a shot

In a B52, Baileys forms the top layer. Kahlúa, Baileys and Grand Marnier are carefully layered into a shot glass over the back of a spoon.

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Cocktails

The best Baileys cocktails

All cocktail recipes →

Our recipe

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The right glass for Baileys

A tumbler for on the rocks, and a liqueur glass for sipping neat after dinner. Use a shot glass for a B52 and an Irish coffee glass for coffee. These are the glasses we recommend.

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For on the rocks

L.S.A. Borough Tumbler

Set of 4 · 30 cl · the all-rounder, also for whisky on the rocks

€ 41,95View

For sipping neat · liqueur glass

Pasabahce Timeless Liqueur Glass

Set of 6 · 11.6 cl · cut glass, also for dessert wine

€ 19,95View

For B52 shots

RCR Opera Shot Glass

Set of 6 · 6 cl · cut crystal with a heavy base

€ 25,95View

For Baileys coffee

Onis Bill Irish Coffee Glass

Set of 6 · 24 cl · heat-resistant footed glass

€ 21,95View

Frequently asked questions

Everything you still wanted to know about Baileys

Can’t find your question? Check out our cocktail recipes or get in touch.

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What percentage alcohol is in Baileys?

Baileys Original has 17% alcohol. Most flavors have the same alcohol content, such as Salted Caramel, Espresso Crème and Strawberries & Cream. Only Baileys Belgian Chocolate is a little lighter, at 15.7%.

How long does Baileys last after opening?

Baileys guarantees two years from the production date, whether the bottle is open or unopened, as long as you store it between 0 and 25 degrees. The “best before” date is on the label. If the bottle is open, it’s best to keep it in the fridge. If it smells or tastes sour, or has curdled, throw it away.

Does Baileys need to be refrigerated?

It doesn’t have to. The cream is stabilized and won’t spoil at room temperature. Still, Baileys tastes best chilled, and keeps its flavor longest in the fridge. So feel free to chill it.

What is Baileys made of?

Made with Irish whiskey, fresh cream from Irish cows, cocoa, vanilla and sugar. The cream is processed within a day of milking and blended with the alcohol into an emulsion. This prevents it from curdling.

Can you drink Baileys with cola or orange soda?

Best not to. The acid in soft drinks causes the cream to curdle. Baileys goes well with milk, coffee, hot chocolate, vodka, Kahlúa and other liqueurs. If you want something refreshing, try it over ice with coffee.

What’s the difference between Baileys and other Irish creams?

Baileys was the first Irish cream in 1974 and is still the best-known. Brands like Carolans and Coole Swan follow the same idea of combining whiskey and cream, but differ in sweetness and how much you can taste the whiskey. Baileys is creamy and mild, with plenty of vanilla and cocoa.

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Baileys Original Irish Cream

100 cl · sold by Gall & Gall

~~€ 24,99~~€ 19,99At Gall

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Baileys Martini cocktail set

165 cl · sold by Gall & Gall

~~€ 40,97~~€ 36,87At Gall

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Baileys Original Irish Cream

70 cl · sold by Gall & Gall

€ 18,99At Gall

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Baileys Strawberry & Cream

70 cl · sold by Gall & Gall

€ 19,99At Gall

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