Tesco is selling 'absolute best' Irish cream liqueur rated 'over Baileys' for €22
While many shoppers may instinctively grab a bottle of Baileys from the shelves, there are tempting alternatives like Coole Swan's liqueur to consider. Now available for €22 with a Tesco Clubcard at select Tesco outlets and on Tesco.com, it makes a tidy saving of up to €4 on its usual RRP.
This beverage is ideal for those seeking a more sumptuous experience with a lighter, cleaner and smoother taste crafted especially for long summer twilights over ice among friends. Produced by Irish family business Coole Swan, its cream liqueur combines single malt Irish whiskey, genuine Belgian white chocolate and fresh Irish dairy cream sourced directly from their own family farm.
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Coole Swan prides itself on natural ingredients, avoiding any artificial flavours and excessive sweetness, preferring less sugar but packed with more taste. It has received 90 international accolades, bagging titles such as World's Best Liqueur and Tasting Table's top spot for Irish Cream Liqueur.
"Finally, we arrive at the only Irish cream liqueur I would safely rate over Baileys: Coole Swan," lauded Tasting Table, reports the Irish Mirror. The beverage has been hailed as "perfectly balanced in a way that's almost difficult to comprehend".
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The acclaim doesn't stop there, with our shopping editor, Narin Flanders, giving her seal of approval too. She conducted a taste test with Baileys, an all-time classic.
Narin shared her impressions: "Putting the two glasses next to each other, it's easy to see one of the key differences in ingredients reflected in the colour of the glorious nectars. Coole Swan's Belgian white chocolate origins give it a lighter colour than Baileys' rumoured milk chocolate blend."
She found that although Coole Swan is based on white chocolate, it didn't taste as sweet as expected: "You'd imagine that Coole Swan, being white chocolate-based, would taste sweeter, but to my surprise - and possibly due to the strength of the malt - it tasted more mellow, smoother, and had less of an initial kick."
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Continuing her evaluation, Narin stated: "While I love Baileys, for me, the taste comes in stages - you have the initial sweet scent and then the first hit of warmth when you swallow, and then it's eased by the cream that extinguishes the fire. Coole Swan has all of the same elements, but somehow they blend in a way where you get them all simultaneously - there's no fiery undertone and no sweet hit - it's just all beautifully, perfectly balanced from the first sip. "
Elaborating further, Narin noted: "Both drinks have a similar alcohol volume - Baileys is 17% while Coole Swan is 16% ABV - but Coole Swan feels less boozy, making it drinkable to the point of moreish."
If shoppers are still on the fence, they could try a range of alternatives such as the original fan favourite Baileys Chocolate Irish Cream Liqueur 50cl for €25.48 from Masters of Malt. Another option could be the Two Stacks Double Irish Cream for €25.53 from Whisky Exchange.
Yet, Coole Swan has won over fans far and wide, with glowing endorsements cropping up on sites like Trustpilot. A satisfied customer gushed: "Excellent service and an excellent product."
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Another chimed in, saying: "It is now our go-to drink for after a meal or for a relaxing evening chat."
A note of critique did surface regarding the flavour, with one remarking: "Nice drink but too sweet."
An enthusiastic reviewer shared: "Amazing product and company... Coole Swan is the absolute best Irish Cream out there."
For those in search of an irresistible summer beverage without breaking the bank, giving Coole Swan a whirl might just hit the mark.
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