Tesco is to slash £12 off the price of a bottle of Baileys this week, bringing it down to the lowest price so far this year. Starting on Tuesday, November 19, Tesco is cutting the prices of 1L Baileys. Running until December 9, shoppers in store and online can pick up a bottle for £10 when using a Clubcard, saving 54% (£12 saving).

Alcohol is the nation's top pick for gifting a host this Christmas, and the second top choice as a present for friends and loved ones, according to the Tesco Christmas Trend Report 2024. The winter tipple can also be used in recipes including Festive Eton Mess or Irish Cream Chocolate Yule Log.

England & Wales pricing: Now £10 with a Clubcard (was £22)

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Baileys Irish Cream is a popular liqueur made from a blend of Irish whiskey and cream. Baileys was created in 1974 by the Irish company Gilbeys of Ireland, a division of International Distillers & Vintners (IDV). The product was developed as a way to market Irish dairy products and whiskey in a novel form.

The idea was conceived by David Gluckman and Hugh Seymour-Davies, who experimented with blending Irish whiskey and cream. To create a shelf-stable product, they collaborated with a team of food scientists, achieving the perfect balance between whiskey and cream.

Baileys Irish Cream was officially launched in 1974, marking it as the world's first cream liqueur. Today, Baileys is one of the best-selling liqueurs worldwide, available in over 180 countries.

Despite being made with cream, Baileys has a long shelf life (up to 2 years unopened) due to the emulsification of the cream and alcohol.