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When we think of Irish cream, most of us immediately think of the classic drink from Baileys. But some lovers of the drink argue another brand warrants equal, potentially greater recognition. Coole Swan's Irish Cream has been attracting attention online for its smooth and high-quality taste and it's currently on offer at Tesco.

Coole Swan is a premiumIrish cream that is crafted with straightforward, natural ingredients, and now costs £20, reduced from £26.50, at Tesco with a Clubcard. With comments on travel forums and Irish Reddit threads, one Tripadvisor user, who enquired about the finest Irish cream available, was recommended:"Another vote for Coole Swan from me. It's been my drink of choice for about a year now!"

What many people love about this formula is that, unlike numerous Irish creams that depend on flavourings, reports the Mirror, Coole Swan relies on three premium, natural ingredients for its rich flavour.

Each bottle combines single malt Irish whiskey with genuine Belgian white chocolate, fresh Irish dairy cream sourced from the brand's own County Cavan farm, and a hint of vanilla. The outcome is a light, silky liqueur that contains less sugar than some other brands, and claims to deliver a more authentic flavour, according to the brand - which has accumulated over 90 international accolades, including prestigious honours at the San Francisco Wine and Spirits Awards and a 96/100 score from Wine Enthusiast.

Due to its fresh components, it's important to note the bottle requires refrigeration after opening.

A great present option for Mother's Day or as as post-Easer dinner tipple, the liqueur can be savoured chilled over ice, incorporated into cocktails or enjoyed neat. An alternative within a similar price bracket is the Irish Mist Honey Liqueurs for £24.50, reduced from £27.70, on Amazon.

This combines honey and 'complex spice notes', alongside some fruity undertones and a hint of vanilla, according to the listing. It arrives in a 700ml bottle and nearly 3,000 customers have given it excellent reviews on Amazon, with an average 4.8 out of five-star rating.

Another option is Master of Malt's Five Farms Irish Cream Liqueur (70cl) for £28.50, reduced from £29.49. According to the site, this product is crafted in County Cork, where fresh cream is blended with triple distilled Irish whiskey within 48 hours of collection.

The cream is sourced from five family-owned farms in the region. For those who can't tolerate dairy, Barti's Barti Cream Liqueur is a vegan blend that uses coconut as its base with vanilla, clove, cinnamon and orange flavours.

Lovers ofCoole Swan have left glowing comments on its website, with one individual raving: "Really enjoyed making some amazing cocktails with it! Yummy."

Another stated: "Silky smooth and too easy to drink. Absolutely delicious!" A further review read: "Coole Swan Superior Irish cream Liqueur as it says on the bottle. I am Irish and this is my favourite one, I would highly recommend it."

However, Trustpilot featured some slightly contrasting opinions, particularly referencing the quality of delivery. One customer noted in a longer review: "My order arrived damaged so I emailed Coole Swan to let them know. The response was personal, friendly and professional. Absolutely no question, a replacement was sent the next day."

As for its taste, one person echoed the positive remarks, stating: "It's like Baileys - but way better."