Carolans Irish Cream Liqueur

Now the festive season is in deep swing I have been indulging in Creamy liqueurs; in particular Irish Cream liqueurs. There are many brands of Irish creams the most popular and well known is Baileys. Now I will agree Baileys is lovely and one of he best but if you are on a budget and would like to indulge in an Irish cream liqueur then Carolans is a good substitute for Baileys. However it is a brand you will enjoy or hate. You will hate it because it isn't as good as baileys or you will enjoy it as a good alternative. ~~Product~~ Carolans comes in a 1 Litre uniquely shaped glass bottle with a cream label across the front detailing the ...  Read the complete review

I bet you knew I couldn’t stay off the sauce for long. I’m always willing to try out new creamy drinks and I’d heard of this one through DooYoo before, so I thought I would give it a go. Better than Baileys? We’ll see!! Carolans (Finest) comes in a familiar looking brown glass bottle with a creamy coloured label. It sports the phrase “product of Ireland” and describes itself as “a blend of fresh Irish Cream, made-wine and honey”. What ‘made-wine’ is I am not sure, perhaps I will do a bit of investigating later [the most I found out was that made-wine seems to contain ‘coolers’, or at least ...  Read the complete review

Ahhh yes, the cheap version of the exquisite Baileys. Carolans has often found its way into my household when I have had but little cash to spend on Baileys. It's cost is less than half of that of Baileys and you think to yourself "mmmm think I'll check that out then". Of course when you drink some you immediately realise that it's a lot cheaper because it's very sweet and not even a mere shadow of Baileys. After the first 1 litre bottle you decide the next Saturday to buy another bottle. So you start drinking you're second 1 litre bottle and you realise that you are really sick of this sweet cream. So yes this is good for a ...  Read the complete review

I have to disagree with the first review writer in the fact that Carolans is 'sickening'. I have always found Carolans to be a perfectly good substitute for Baileys. For those of us who are on a budget and who like a cream liquer occasionally, I would say go for Carolans every time. My only, very minor, gripe is that Carolans is less thick than Bailies. A little runnier. However the taste is perfectly acceptable. I find Baileys a little overpriced, although I usually succumb and purchase a bottle around Christmas time. However, throughout the year when I fancy a treat, it is Carolans I chose. Creamy, good alcohol taste and great value for ...  Read the complete review