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Irish cream
Carolans brand
Type	cream liqueur
Country of origin	Ireland
Introduced	1973
Alcohol by volume	15–20%
Proof (US)	30°–40°
Colour	white
Flavour	sweet, creamy
Ingredients	Irish whiskey, cream, sugar
Variants	Baileys Irish Cream, Brady's Irish Cream, Coole Swan Irish Cream Liqueur, Kerrygold Irish Cream Liqueur
Related products	Irish coffee

Irish cream (Irish: uachtar Gaelach^[1]) is a cream liqueur based on Irish whiskey, cream and other flavourings. It typically has an ABV (alcohol by volume) level of 15 to 20% and is served on its own or in mixed drinks, most commonly Irish coffee. Its largest markets are the United Kingdom, Canada and the United States. It is not a traditional Irish product, as the first version of it, Baileys, was invented by a creative agency working for International Distillers & Vintners's Dublin office in 1973.^[2] Within the European Union, Irish cream is a protected geographical indicator product that must be produced in Ireland.^[3]

Brands

Top brands of Irish cream include Baileys, Kerrygold, Carolans and Saint Brendan's. The largest manufacturer is Diageo.

O'Mara's is the first Irish creme that uses wine in its blending process.^[4]

Irish cream is served straight, on the rocks or in mixed drinks, often in combination with Kahlúa in an Irish coffee or hot chocolate. It is also a common addition to White Russians. Some use Irish cream to flavour desserts and other sweet treats.^{[citation needed]}

History and production

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 == Brands ==
 Top brands of Irish cream include [[Baileys Irish Cream|Baileys]], [[Kerrygold Irish Cream Liqueur|Kerrygold]], [[Carolans]] and [[Saint Brendan's]]. The largest manufacturer is [[Diageo]].
+O'Mara's is the first Irish creme that uses wine in its blending process.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.samsclub.com/p/omaras-irish-country-cream-liquer/prod18590053 |title=O'Mara's Irish Country Cream Liqueur (1.5 L) |website=sam's club |accessdate=March 15, 2021}} {{better source|probably a better source exists}}</ref>
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