Molly's Irish Cream
Molly's Irish Cream is the independent Irish cream — 17% ABV, made in Bailieboro, County Cavan by the family-owned Terra Spirits & Liqueurs from fresh Irish dairy cream, aged Irish whiskey, and natural chocolate flavors — available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
- ABV: 17% vol (34 proof)
- Size: 750mL
- Origin: Bailieboro, County Cavan, Ireland — Terra Spirits & Liqueurs (McKevitt family)
- Ingredients: fresh Irish cream (~1/3 of the bottle), aged Irish whiskey, fine spirits, natural chocolate
- Signature: cream goes from cow to bottle within 48 hours; ~2-year best shelf life
- Award: 91 pts, Gold Medal — Beverage Testing Institute ("Exceptional & Best Buy"), sold in 40+ countries
Not Baileys — And That's the Point
Molly's is made by Terra, described in trade materials as Ireland's largest family-owned Irish cream liqueur producer — a McKevitt-family operation, not a Diageo brand. The freshness claim is the story: grass-fed Irish cows, cream in the bottle within 48 hours of milking, and a modern blending process the brand says keeps it fresh about twice as long as typical cream liqueurs. If you like Baileys but shop independent, this is your bottle. More from Molly's Irish Cream, or browse cream liqueurs and the store's liqueur shelf.
Tasting Notes
Soft, velvety, and smooth: fresh dairy cream up front with aged Irish whiskey undercurrents, milk chocolate and vanilla bean, a gentle coffee bitterness on the edges, and a silky lingering finish.
How to Enjoy
Over ice, chilled straight, or in coffee. In cocktails: the brand's own Chocolatini, Espresso Martini (Molly's + vodka + cold espresso), or Molly's Iced Coffee. Avoid mixing with citrus — it curdles the cream. It also works as a dessert ingredient with chocolate or cheesecake.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Molly's Irish Cream?
A 17% ABV Irish cream liqueur made in County Cavan by Terra Spirits & Liqueurs from fresh Irish cream, aged Irish whiskey, and natural chocolate flavors.
Is Molly's Irish Cream the same as Baileys?
No — Molly's is made by the independent, family-owned Terra in Bailieboro, Co. Cavan; Baileys is a Diageo brand.
How do you drink Molly's Irish Cream?
Over ice, chilled, in coffee, or in cocktails like an Espresso Martini or Chocolatini.
Does Irish cream liqueur expire?
Molly's claims a 2-year best shelf life; cream liqueurs generally keep 12–24 months unopened and should be refrigerated after opening.
An independent Irish cream with real freshness cred: order Molly's Irish Cream online from Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.