Coole Swan Irish Cream Liqueur
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| Type | Liqueur |
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| Manufacturer | The Scion Spirits Company Ltd. |
| Country of origin | Republic of Ireland |
| Introduced | 2007 |
| Alcohol by volume | 16.0% |
| Ingredients | Irish cream, Irish whiskey, Belgian chocolate |
| Website | cooleswan.com |
Coole Swan Irish Cream Liqueur is an Irish cream produced from a blend of a single-malt Irish whiskey, Belgian white chocolate, and fresh cream.[1] It’s alcohol content is 16 percent by volume. Made in Ireland, Coole Swan has headquarters on the owners' family farm in County Meath[2] and bottled is in Bailieborough, County Cavan.[3]
History[edit]
Coole Swan launched in Ireland in March 2007.[4] To mark the occasion, British film director Mike Figgis created "Coole Stories" a series of short films, specifically for the brand's debut.[5]
Bottle[edit]
Based on the Victorian Milk Bottles, the glass bottles are produced by Hrastnik in Slovenia and decorated in Poland by Dekor Glass.
Manufacture[edit]
Callebaut Belgian white chocolate is added to fresh milked cream. The two are then blended in a heating process. Finally, the single malt Irish whiskey is poured into this mix.
Cocktails and recipes[edit]
Coole Swan can be served:
- Neat or over ice, but always chilled.
- In coffee or hot chocolate.
- In cocktails.
- In desserts and smoothies. Irish chef Neven Maguire is a known supporter of Coole Swan, often making his desserts with the liqueur.[6]
Awards[edit]
Since its launch, Coole Swan has won a number of awards and accolades, including Best Liqueur and a Double Gold at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition.[7]
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ^ "Coole Swan Ingredients". loveirishfood.ie.
- ^ "Coole Swan's Base". irishtimes.com.
- ^ "Coole Swan – Bottled in Bailieborogh Co. Cavan". terra.ie.
- ^ "Coole Swan Official Launch". moodiedavittreport.com. 17 October 2007.
- ^ "Mike Figgis Coole Stories". youtube.com.
- ^ "Coole Swan & Orange Chocolate Truffles Recipe by Neven Maguire". thetaste.ie. 14 March 2023.
- ^ "Coole Swan - World's Best Liqueur Award 2009". independent.ie.