When considering the cream liqueur category, it is often difficult to see past its most famous exponent, the brand that first invented, and then became, the entire category. But these days, despite Bailey's continued dominance, there is more choice available than ever before for those prepared to seek out the margins.
A bottle of Bols White Cacao which can be used to produce 2 litres of alcoholic foam when combined with the supplied pump. The foam should hold for about 15 minutes and works great on top of drinks and desserts.
Distilled from the fermented fruit of the Marula tree, a native of the African plains. The spirit is aged for three years, then blended with cream. If you like Bailey's you should give this a try. IWSC 2012 - Gold Medal - Liqueurs
Category-dominating Christmas best-seller blended from cream, cocoa and Irish whiskey. Instrumental in a variety of shooters, Bailey's also works a treat in coffee or on ice cream.
Something a bit different from Sheridan's, switching out the usual coffee half of their famous split bottle for a sweet berry liqueur - pour from both sides at once to create a great layered berries and cream cocktail.
A bright green creamy pistachio liqueur from Italy, Major's Pistacchino has taken the bar scene by surprise and is now popping in all manner of drinks.
Quality rum-based coffee liqueur. Kahlua is a necessary ingredient for many classic shorts as well as Black or White Russians, Mudslides - the list is practically endless. An essential tool of the trade.
Arran Gold is a cream liqueur based on Arran's single malt whisky, and was named as the 'World's Best Whisky Liqueur' at Whisky Magazine's World Whisky Awards 2007 - what more recommendation do you need?
A chocolate liqueur from the choccy experts at Thornton's. Rich, smooth and deliciously decadent. Great as an ice cream topping or to bolster a hot chocolate.
An Italian cream liqueur based on Amaretto, for a creamy and nutty drink. Excellent over ice, in cocktails or drizzled over a chocolate cake for a bit of extra decadence.
Bailey's have teamed up with fashion designers to the stars Felder Felder to create this ultra-stylish special edition of their famous cream liqueur. Bailey's Felder Felder Original comes with a mega-limited studded leather cuff from the trendy duo, but sadly only a couple of dozen of these are available in the UK.
A special edition of Bailey's designed by uber-hip fashion duo Felder Felder, this is one of only a dozen or so bottles of Bailey's Coffee for the UK that comes with a very stylish brown leather studded cuff.
An uber-rare limited edition Bailey's Hazelnut produced in conjunction with ultra-hip fashionistas Felder Felder, who've designed this limited edition bottle and supplied the very on-trend leather cuff decorated with studs.