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Coole Swan Irish Cream Liqueur

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Coole Swan Irish Cream Liqueur
TypeLiqueur
ManufacturerThe Scion Spirits Company Ltd.
Country of origin Republic of Ireland
Introduced2007
Alcohol by volume 16.0%
IngredientsIrish cream, Irish whiskey, Belgian chocolate
Websitecooleswan.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] Its 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

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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

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Based on the Victorian Milk Bottles, the glass bottles are produced by Hrastnik in Slovenia and decorated in Poland by Dekor Glass.

Manufacture

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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

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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

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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

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References

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  1. ^ "Coole Swan Ingredients". loveirishfood.ie.
  2. ^ "Coole Swan's Base". irishtimes.com.
  3. ^ "Coole Swan – Bottled in Bailieborogh Co. Cavan". terra.ie.
  4. ^ "Coole Swan Official Launch". moodiedavittreport.com. 17 October 2007.
  5. ^ "Mike Figgis Coole Stories". youtube.com.
  6. ^ "Coole Swan & Orange Chocolate Truffles Recipe by Neven Maguire". thetaste.ie. 14 March 2023.
  7. ^ "Coole Swan - World's Best Liqueur Award 2009". independent.ie.