PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
Baileys has spent nearly fifty years perfecting the classic dairy-based Irish Cream Liqueur, and Cookies & Creamy marks the brand's first genuine non-dairy launch in eight years — a real, permanent addition to the lineup, introduced in March 2025 alongside a companion Coffee Toffee flavor. As Milly Shome, Director of Baileys & Liqueurs at Diageo North America, put it: "coffee can be so much more than just a part of your basic morning routine. With Baileys Non-Dairy Liqueur Made with Oat Milk, we wanted to bring the flavor and something extra special to turn even the simplest of moments into memorable experiences. This innovation marks an exciting new chapter for us."
Rather than the traditional dairy cream at the heart of classic Baileys, this expression is built on real oat milk, homogenized with refined vegetable oil as an emulsifier to recreate the brand's signature thick, velvety mouthfeel. A smooth Irish whiskey base is blended with cocoa and natural vanilla to build a genuine cookies-and-cream flavor profile, entirely free of any animal-derived ingredients — a real, thoughtfully engineered alternative rather than a simple flavor swap.
The Liquor Barn's own detailed tasting notes describe "warm cocoa" emerging first on the nose, "followed by gentle waves of baked cookie dough and soft vanilla bean," the "overall nose sweet and inviting, reminiscent of a bakery rather than a bar," the entry "smooth and immediately creamy," with "oat milk providing a slightly nutty, cereal-grain sweetness that differs noticeably from dairy-based Baileys." The Barrel Tap's official tasting notes describe "a harmonious blend of dark chocolate, oat milk, and sweet vanilla, creating a creamy, dessert-like experience," the finish "long and smooth, leaving behind a lingering essence of chocolate cookies and silky oat milk." Alcohol Park's tasting adds "notes of chocolatey cookies, sweet vanilla, and a hint of caramel, balanced by the silky texture of oat milk." This is genuinely well-crafted, indulgent liqueur — real innovation from Baileys that stands entirely on its own, rather than as a compromise for dairy-free drinkers.
Baileys Cookies & Creamy Non-Dairy Liqueur Made with Oat Milk is produced by Baileys (Diageo), launched in March 2025 as a permanent addition to the brand's lineup — the company's first non-dairy liqueur release in eight years. The liqueur replaces traditional dairy cream with real oat milk, homogenized with refined vegetable oil as an emulsifier to achieve the brand's signature viscosity and mouthfeel.
A smooth Irish whiskey base is blended with cocoa and natural vanilla, entirely free of animal-derived ingredients. Bottled at 17% ABV / 34 proof, 750ml.
No formal critic score from a major spirits publication is confirmed for this product at this time — a genuinely new 2025 release.
Milly Shome, Director of Baileys & Liqueurs, Diageo North America:
"Coffee can be so much more than just a part of your basic morning routine. With Baileys Non-Dairy Liqueur Made with Oat Milk, we wanted to bring the flavor and something extra special to turn even the simplest of moments into memorable experiences. This innovation marks an exciting new chapter for us."
The Liquor Barn (extended tasting note):
"Aroma: Warm cocoa emerges first, followed by gentle waves of baked cookie dough and soft vanilla bean. The overall nose is sweet and inviting, reminiscent of a bakery rather than a bar. Taste: The entry is smooth and immediately creamy, with oat milk providing a slightly nutty, cereal-grain sweetness that differs noticeably from dairy-based Baileys."
The Barrel Tap (official tasting note):
"Nose: Warm cocoa notes with hints of vanilla and baked cookies. Palate: A harmonious blend of dark chocolate, oat milk, and sweet vanilla, creating a creamy, dessert-like experience. Finish: Long and smooth, leaving behind a lingering essence of chocolate cookies and silky oat milk."
Alcohol Park (extended tasting note):
"Nose: Aromatic blend of chocolate, roasted oats, vanilla, and a touch of cookie crumble, creating a warm and inviting scent. Palate: Lush and creamy, with notes of chocolatey cookies, sweet vanilla, and a hint of caramel, balanced by the silky texture of oat milk. The finish is smooth, slightly sweet, and satisfyingly indulgent."
Nose
Warm cocoa leads, followed by baked cookie dough and soft vanilla bean, alongside roasted oats — sweet and inviting, genuinely bakery-like.
Palate
Smooth and immediately creamy, with dark chocolate and sweet vanilla carrying the entry, developing chocolatey cookie sweetness, a hint of caramel, and a slightly nutty, cereal-grain character from the oat milk.
Finish
Long and smooth, closing with lingering chocolate cookie and silky oat milk sweetness.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Style | Non-Dairy Cream Liqueur — Oat Milk Based |
| ABV / Proof | 17% ABV / 34 Proof |
| Base | Smooth Irish whiskey, oat milk, natural vanilla, cocoa |
| Diet | Dairy-free, vegan-friendly |
| Producer | Baileys (Diageo) |
| Released | March 2025 |
| Significance | Baileys' first non-dairy liqueur launch in 8 years |
| Sister Flavor | Baileys Coffee Toffee Non-Dairy Oat Milk Liqueur |
| Style / Identity | A genuinely well-crafted, dessert-like non-dairy liqueur — real cookies-and-cream indulgence, no compromise |
| Aromas & Flavors | Cocoa, baked cookie dough, vanilla bean, caramel |
| Bottle Size | 750ml |
Oat Milk White Russian
Substitute for both cream and coffee liqueur, alongside vodka, for a streamlined, plant-based twist.
Espresso Martini — adds a genuine cookies-and-cream dimension in place of traditional cream liqueur.
Iced or Hot Coffee — the brand's own recommended everyday serve.
Neat, Over Ice — genuinely enjoyable on its own as an after-dinner sipper.
Bottle Size: All bottles are 750ML/700ML unless otherwise noted.
21 and Over: Adult Signature Required
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