Episode 69: Baileys Irish Cream
Episode 69 features Baileys Irish Cream, the best selling liqueur in the world. Bottled in 750ml at 17% ABV, or 34 proof, it retails for $29.
Enjoy this episode with some Baileys neat, on the rocks, or baked into your favorite dessert!
Baileys' official website: https://www.baileys.com/en-us/
Brief Historical Timeline:
- 1973 - Idea for Baileys created by David Gluckman and Hugh Reade Seymour-Davies, in partnership with Tom Jago of International Distillers & Vintners
- 1974 - Baileys launches in the UK
- 2010s - Baileys is the best selling liqueur in the world
Key Cocktails:
Baileys is great chilled by itself, but has a home in many cocktails, as well as in the kitchen, just substitute the milk in a recipe for Baileys!
References:
Irish Times Story by David Gluckman on Baileys Creation
Book: That Sh*t Won't Sell by Daivd Gluckman
Tom Jago's Perspective from The Drinks Business
YouTube Video on How It's Made
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