Okay, so, the more observant, informed and/or alcoholic of you will realise by now that there are many new flavours of Baileys. But are they any good?
"I'm a drunkard on a budget, but I have high tastes, you see! Not just any old irish cream for me." I'm glad you asked, Mr. Drunkard. I took the liberty of sampling these new flavours so you can choose the one that's right for you.
First of all, our control...
Classic Baileys
If you don't know this then just pick any old one, you won't know any different. Better still, just get some really cheap vodka. For girls, why not pick the alcopop version, methylated spirits?
And the flavours...
Baileys with a hint of Mint Chocolate
Not quite sure where the 'chocolate' part comes in, since my typical experience of an After Eight is defined by the filling rather than the comparatively bland chocolate coating. Either way, I'm not complaining - mint is my favourite herb, and as a kid I used to devour mint sauce while the parents weren't looking. As a result, I can drink a bottle of week-old red wine without flinching. (Please note, I said I can, not that I would. Well, OK, I've done it when times were desperate...)
Oh, and they're right to say a 'hint' - it's not very minty, but being a guy with an unusually sweet tooth, I find it more delicious than regular Baileys. Thumbs up.
Baileys with Coffee
Probably the best, but I'm biased as a big coffee drinker. They've balanced this very well and it turned out much nicer than Tia Lusso managed. But then again, Tia Maria sucks hard. I wouldn't even accept it as a substitute for Kahlua, let alone Caffè Borghetti. Probably the best of the lot.
Baileys with Crème Caramel
OK, I'll admit, I haven't had this one. It doesn't sound like it can be better than the others, and besides, my view of crème caramel was tainted after witnessing this disturbingly creative and possibly nauseating book. I've eaten it since, though.
Anyway, I think we can all agree that the winner is Baileys with a hint of Coffee. They're still doing free samples of it, too! Go, go, get some now!
"I'm a drunkard on a budget, but I have high tastes, you see! Not just any old irish cream for me." I'm glad you asked, Mr. Drunkard. I took the liberty of sampling these new flavours so you can choose the one that's right for you.
First of all, our control...
Classic Baileys
If you don't know this then just pick any old one, you won't know any different. Better still, just get some really cheap vodka. For girls, why not pick the alcopop version, methylated spirits?
And the flavours...
Baileys with a hint of Mint Chocolate
Not quite sure where the 'chocolate' part comes in, since my typical experience of an After Eight is defined by the filling rather than the comparatively bland chocolate coating. Either way, I'm not complaining - mint is my favourite herb, and as a kid I used to devour mint sauce while the parents weren't looking. As a result, I can drink a bottle of week-old red wine without flinching. (Please note, I said I can, not that I would. Well, OK, I've done it when times were desperate...)
Oh, and they're right to say a 'hint' - it's not very minty, but being a guy with an unusually sweet tooth, I find it more delicious than regular Baileys. Thumbs up.
Baileys with Coffee
Probably the best, but I'm biased as a big coffee drinker. They've balanced this very well and it turned out much nicer than Tia Lusso managed. But then again, Tia Maria sucks hard. I wouldn't even accept it as a substitute for Kahlua, let alone Caffè Borghetti. Probably the best of the lot.
Baileys with Crème Caramel
OK, I'll admit, I haven't had this one. It doesn't sound like it can be better than the others, and besides, my view of crème caramel was tainted after witnessing this disturbingly creative and possibly nauseating book. I've eaten it since, though.
Anyway, I think we can all agree that the winner is Baileys with a hint of Coffee. They're still doing free samples of it, too! Go, go, get some now!
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