The Flight
Amarula Cream Liqueur (17% ABV)
Bailey’s Irish Cream (17% ABV)
Buffalo Trace Bourbon Cream (15% ABV)
Notes
Amarula Cream Liqueur: Fruity, tropical. An utter joy to have discovered. We tried this flight neat but I’d welcome this over ice and will also explore using it in cocktails! Amarula is all about the fruit—it’s a rare cream liqueur that doesn’t have a whisky or brandy base, but a fruit spirit base.
Bailey’s Irish Cream: Wow, it’s been a while since I’ve had Bailey’s, and it’s an almost harsh combination of ethanol, sweet, and cream. However, the Oatmeal Cookie shot is a fun use of this one.
Buffalo Trace Bourbon Cream: Ok, this one is all about the bourbon flavor coming through. I bought Buffalo Trace to use in a Cynar Boulevardier, and the cream does it justice.
The Verdict
Amarula will always be in my bar. That simple. So glad I discovered this only because I read about L.A. Burdick Chocolates doing a seasonal release of chocolate elephants with Amarula. Bailey’s is alright in coffee, hot cocoa, or collegiate shots, but I won’t rush out to restock it. The Buffalo Trace Bourbon Cream is a fun upgrade for a whisky-based liqueur that I look forward to enjoying over ice and in cocktails.
