Cheap caps...will go back to bailies now,as at least get to use the liquor instead of cleaning up leakage from my beer fridge including a damn carpet cleaner. Congrats on saving the company 2 cents per bottle! Asshats!

We have been enjoying Carolans for more than 3 years, and have never experienced the 'cottage cheese' difficulties of other reviewers (I suspect that their local liquor establishments keep their stocks in sweltering attics). The addition of honey really sets this one apart from the others, and the whiskey to cream ratio in Carolans makes for a tasty alternative to Bailey's, which tastes like whipping cream with a little booze mixed in as an afterthought. Ah, well; to each his own. Nicely priced, too. It probably won't appeal to the booze snobs who buy solely by the name on the label.

I opened the bottle for the first time and it was solid mass. No drinking this stuff.

Purchased two bottles of Carolans Irish Cream last Thanksgiving. First bottle was very good. Did not open 2nd bottle until Christmas Eve it was like cottage cheese. Certainly could not serve to my guest. I know to refrigerate an opened bottle of Carolans Irish Cream, but this bottle was completely sealed. I went to Carolans web site to contact them, just impossible. Their link would not accept my post, and another think one of the questions they asked and would not allow me to type in any answer than their answer was how often did I use Carolans Irish Cream, their site had DAILY typed in and even trying to back space & delete their answer to typer in my own answer it would not allow me to do it. No phone number on the bottle of Carolans to call them. I purhased this bottle while out of state and I certainly can not return it to the liquor store where I made the purhase but if I can find a way to reach Carolans I will make the request they give me a refund or send me a new bottle or send me a new bottle of Irish Cream

I have tried every Irish Cream (some "so called") that I've been able to find in my local stores. I had tried Carolans in the past and was not impressed. Most recent "find" is St. Brendan's - absolute closest to Bailey's if that's your preference, and very reasonable. Was out of town recently and only alternative to Baileys ($30.00)in store was Carolans, so bought a bottle. It was even worse than I remembered. Back home now, and the Carolan's will sit with what remains in it since we stocked up on St. Brendan's. Noted, this cream originated way back in 1978. This is not an old traditional Irish cream recipe, more like a cheap, fakey impersonator.

To compare I bought and drank Baileys, Amarula and other cheap and 2 other pricy cream liquers.... but at this is the best so far interms of being genuine. Its not only well priced compared to its competition....especially when there is a sale, but its also thick in feel and taste. You get the best of both worlds of quality/taste and price. I think when you compaire it with Baileys and Amarula its just a matter of brand recognition that put the two ahead interms of pricing. I like things that are not overpriced or overated and Carolans ticks all the boxes.

I don't understand the 5* reviews, they are clearly to promote the drink. I bought it because it is cheaper than Baileys but wish I hadn't. After one taste I looked at the ingredients on the bottle and it lists 'made wine' which does not taste remotely like whisky. Despite being several percent less strong than Baileys, the unpleasant aftertaste of Grappa really persists. No wonder they try to cover this up with honey. Eugh. Also it is much thinner than Baileys, more like milk. It is cheaper because it is not the same drink. You will also spoil hot chocolate if added - I've never thought what hot chocolate needs is fortified grape alcohol.

this is an awesome drink, it has a nice taste , and for some crazy reason (dont know why???) but you can drink a lot of this stuff, get a buzz, and the next day you dont get a hangover?? have no idea why, but its a really good drink. so glad i found it.

I had been drinking the cheaper Irish Cream by O'Grady's, but because it didn't stock it in the local supermarket, I switched to Carolans and I am so glad that I did. The number one reason that gives it it's quality is the lovely after taste of the honey. Delightful and definitely now sticking with it...Obviously I would have liked to have known what it said on the bottle about the honey and no bitter after taste, but I suppose we have to buy it first to confirm that.

Alright in hot chocolate or coffee, but not even close to Baileys for flavor and a good kick of Irish whiskey. It was a bit watery and overly sweet. I could taste the honey and it just didn't work for me. The thing I disliked the most though was the strong, almost buttery flavor of the cream. Very sickly. For sure it's a bit cheaper than Baileys but like I said really only alright in a hot drink for my taste.

Carolans Irish Cream Liqueur is smooth, good flavor; price much better than Bailey's. This is a good Irish Cream. It even holds up with ice and milk or cream to dilute it a bit.

Carolans Irish Cream Liqueur tastes better than Baileys Irish cream. Great tasting!!