Baileys Irish Cream is the original Irish cream liqueur — a smooth, indulgent blend of fresh cream, cocoa and Irish whiskey — and it has a comfortable home at Grappa in Seattle’s Queen Anne neighborhood. Made in Ireland, it is the dessert in a glass that needs no introduction. We pour it for the guest who wants to close the evening with something rich, silky and quietly decadent by candlelight.

About the Producer

Baileys was introduced in 1974 as the first Irish cream on the market, created for Gilbeys of Ireland by a team headed by Tom Jago. It is produced by Diageo in Ireland, with operations on the Nangor Road in Dublin and in Mallusk in Northern Ireland. The cream comes from Irish dairy farms, a point of pride for a liqueur built squarely around fresh cream.

Style & Production

Baileys is made by emulsifying fresh Irish cream with Irish whiskey, blended together with a proprietary cocoa extract that gives the liqueur its chocolate character. The cream and whiskey are homogenized with the help of an emulsifier so the spirit and cream will not separate, and the recipe is rounded out with sugar, vanilla and caramel. The producer notes that no preservatives are needed, as the alcohol itself keeps the cream stable.

Tasting Notes

The nose is rich with milk chocolate, vanilla and fresh cream. The palate is full and velvety, carrying cocoa, soft caramel and a gentle warmth of whiskey underneath. The finish is smooth and lingering, sweet and creamy without turning heavy.

What to Pair It With

Its cream-and-cocoa character is dessert’s natural friend. Pour it beside Mama’s Tiramisu, let it pool against our Flourless Chocolate Cake, or sip it over Gelato/Sorbet. See the full dine-in menu for more.

How It’s Served at Grappa

Baileys is poured at $11, served neat over ice or in a cocktail.

FAQ

Where is it from?

Baileys is made in Ireland by Diageo, with production in Dublin and in Mallusk, Northern Ireland, using cream from Irish dairy farms.

What does it taste like?

It tastes of milk chocolate, vanilla and fresh cream, full and velvety with soft caramel and a gentle whiskey warmth, finishing smooth and creamy.

What makes it distinctive?

Introduced in 1974, it was the first Irish cream on the market, blending fresh Irish cream and Irish whiskey with a proprietary cocoa extract.

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