Once thought of as a very traditional and staid category, even this type of drink can be re-imagined for a modern world.

Records the default button state of the corresponding category & the status of CCPA. It works only in coordination with the primary cookie. Baileys, together with “Irish Mist” were the first commercially produced liqueurs. Bailey’s was actually created in the 70s by Tom Jago at International Distillers and Vintners, known today as Diageo. While looking for a ‘’distinctively’’ Irish spirit for introduction to the International Market, he helped develop the world’s first Irish cream – that went on to become the world’s best-selling liqueur. The cream of cream liqueurs This Irish Cream Liqueur is made with rich and smooth dairy cream from the dairy cattle of County Cork. A generous amount of premium triple distilled Irish whiskey is blended with the cream within 48 hours of being collected. I think the bottle looks fantastic! On The Nose His work has been featured in several magazines, and he recently wrote the cover story for Bar Business. With his active participation in the United States Bartenders Guild, New York Chapter (USBGNY) he has spent the past four years developing and solidifying relationships in the industry, affording him the opportunity to work with many of the most respected names in the business.It is made by blending Irish dairy cream, aged Irish whiskey, a variety of other fine spirits, a unique chocolate blend, herbs, and spices. The precise recipe is a closely kept secret by the brand. A delicious caramel and butterscotch flavour with smooth and silky vanilla cream. The finish is sweet with hints of coconut and maple syrup. Best Served In a shaker half fill with ice then add all ingredients. Shake vigorously. Pour into a glass of your choice. No garnish required.

However, even in the most difficult of times, with energy prices soaring and uncertainty as to when things might settle, Mary remains optimistic not just for her own business, but for the future of Ireland as a food producing nation. What are the words of Yeats doing in my spirit review? As you may have guessed by the poem’s title, Coole Swan Irish Whiskey liqueur was named for this work by one of Ireland’s most famous poets. True to Yeats’s desire to find “everlasting beauty in an ever changing world,” the creators of Coole Swan hope every sip will inspire you. How is Coole Swan made While they may sound like a posh tipple, they were actually developed for medicinal purposes. Read on to find out about their rich heritage – and to discover how Irish cream liqueurs elevate any occasion by tantalizing our taste buds. The origin of Irish liqueurs All of Coole Swan's business operations take place on Mary and Philip's Co Meath dairy, beef and sheep farm / Ramona Farrelly

Jennifer Billock

Cream liqueurs often conjure up images of cosy firesides, special occasions and a touch of luxe decadence. But there’s been a shift in consumer taste that is encouraging reinvention amongst liqueurs.

From now on, I am always having a bottle of Coole Swan Irish Cream Liqueur in my fridge. As far as I’m concerned, it’s one of the greatest luxuries in the spirit world, and in only one sip, you will know what I mean. I had been meaning to try Coole Swan when I saw it was named the Number 1 cream liqueur in the world by Wine Enthusiast Magazine 2020. It was sitting in my fridge waiting for me to find the perfect moment. What was I waiting for? The very nifty glass that comes with the box set! What is Coole Swan The word liqueur is derived from the Latin liquifacere. For those of you not familiar with Latin, this means “to dissolve”. And here’s a fun fact: they’re actually historical descendants of herbal medicines. In 2017, Irish cream liqueurs were granted a European Geographical Indication (EGI). EGI identifies a spirit drink as originating from a country or region. To be a true Irish cream liqueur, a key component is the definition of cream – you must ONLY use Irish dairy cream. A true Irish cream is also made of whiskey. Wine or white spirits can make a liqueur – but do not come close to the original and best Irish cream liqueurs. Innovation in the Irish cream liqueur category Coole Swan is owned and run by the husband and wife team of Mary Sadlier and Philip Brady and is based on their family farm in County Meath and bottled in County Cavan on the East Coast of Ireland about 1 hour North of Dublin. In 2008 the idea to create a Premium Irish Cream Liqueur was formed. The aim was simple: to make the worlds most delicious tasting cream liqueur.In 2020, this “little brand” became the first-ever Irish brand to achieve the highest score on Wine Enthusiast’s Spirit Rating (Wine Enthusiast is an American publication and its annual rating is considered the crème de la crème – excuse the pun – of wine and spirit scoring). Achieving a 96/100, at that time, Coole Swan was one of only three spirit brands to have achieved this rating in the previous three years. This cookie is set by Rubicon Project to control synchronization of user identification and exchange of user data between various ad services. We will not sell, distribute or lease your personal information to third parties unless we have your permission or are required by law to do so. We may use your personal information to send you promotional information about third parties which we think you may find interesting if you tell us that you wish this to happen. The Bottle - The Coole Swan bottle is based on the shape of a milk bottle from Victorian times c1850. The bottles are produced with a special UV light-resistant frosting, keeping Coole Swan fresh and ready for consumption. Coole Swan Irish Cream Liqueur is based on the owner’s family farm in County Meath in Ireland, using a recipe that took 230 attempts. The rather fancy Victorian style milk bottles are produced in Slovenia.

Irish cream liqueurs come in many shapes, sizes and qualities. As wine has its regions and grape varieties, whiskey has its age and cask – Irish creams have their own indicators of quality. Bailey’s Irish Cream is the world’s bestselling Irish cream liqueur and was first introduced in 1974. Did you know that roughly 200 million litres of fresh Irish milk are needed to produce Bailey’s every year? Drinks that we can savour, sip and appreciate are all the rage, with people appreciating products that deliver real quality over cheap, artificial ingredients. Coole Swan is a delicious blend of Single Malt Irish Whiskey, White Chocolate and Fresh Dairy Cream from Ireland. It's now in Australia for lovers of quality cream liqueurs and is a drink you will want to keep ready in the fridge. It's not only enjoyed served chilled in a glass but is so versatile to be used in mixed drinks and food recipes.I married in, but my mother was a farmer’s daughter,” she says. “My mom was brought up in the Galtee Mountains! Growing up, there were nine of us, and my mother would regularly export us down there. I love the complex simplicity of farming. You’ve got to be flexible, strong – ultimately, your boss is Mother Nature. She’s fair, but she’s not consistent! We require this information to understand your needs and provide you with a better service, and in particular for the following reasons: Bailey’s Irish Cream liqueur pleases the palate with smooth flavours of rich chocolate, sweet vanilla and nougat, with a hit of Irish whiskey in every soft, creamy sip. Best Served Five Farms Irish Cream Liqueur is made in County Cork, a small southern region of Ireland, famous for its pot still Irish whiskey. Five Farms Irish cream received a 97/100 score at the Ultimate Spirits Challenge in 2018 and took home the Chairman’s trophy. Nothing keeps the Coole Swan team grounded more than day to day farm work. The quality of the ingredients are never underestimated or miscalculated as Coole Swan is based right in the middle of the family farm in a converted barn. The grain that makes the whiskey, the Cows who produce the Fresh Dairy Cream... everything is considered and measured twice.