Baileys Original Irish Cream is relatively low in strength for a spirit, at about 17% alcohol by volume (ABV).

Alcohol content

• The standard Baileys Original Irish Cream bottling is 17% ABV, meaning 17% of the liquid is pure alcohol.

• This is a bit stronger than many wines (often around 12–14% ABV) but much weaker than typical spirits like vodka or whiskey, which are usually around 40% ABV.

In practical terms

• A 50 ml serving of 17% Irish cream contains under 1 UK unit of alcohol (about 0.85 units).

• Because it is sweet and creamy, it can be easy to drink more than intended, so it should still be treated as an alcoholic drink that can cause intoxication if consumed in larger amounts.