Coole Swan Irish Cream Liqueur (70cl, 16%)

An Irish cream liqueur from The Scion Spirits Company Ltd., combining single malt Irish whiskey with fresh Irish cream and white Belgian chocolate. The chocolate is gently melted into the cream, with cocoa from the Ivory Coast and Bourbon vanilla from Madagascar completing the blend. It contains no colouring; its pale colour comes from the ingredients. The bottle holds 0.7 litres at 16% ABV and should be refrigerated after opening, with the contents consumed within six months. It can be enjoyed chilled neat or over ice, or used in cocktails. The nose is led by fresh cream and white chocolate, with vanilla, cocoa and hints of nutmeg and nutty nougat. The palate is creamy and distinctly chocolatey, with whiskey in the background, cream and vanilla joining vanilla buttercream and caramel apple. The finish leaves malty, creamy chocolate notes, with a gentle whiskey warmth as the cream and chocolate fade.