Five Farms Irish Cream

Five Farms bills itself as the world's first farm-to-table Irish cream liqueur — and the claim holds up. Fresh dairy cream is sourced exclusively from five family-owned farms in County Cork, Ireland's southernmost county, where cows graze outdoors some 300 days per year on coastal pastures. That cream is combined with premium triple-distilled Irish whiskey within 48 hours of collection, in single batches, using significantly more whiskey than typical Irish creams — ten times the standard ratio, by the brand's count — which means the whiskey actually registers on the palate rather than disappearing into sweetness. The nose opens with butterscotch, caramel, and vanilla; the palate follows with rich, creamy texture and a genuine warmth from the whiskey. Awarded 97 points and the Chairman's Trophy at the Ultimate Spirits Challenge — the highest score ever given to an Irish cream liqueur.

Cocktail Suggestions: Served straight over ice; Irish coffee; espresso martini; blend with cold brew and ice for a cream cold brew cocktail; pair with a slice of chocolate or pecan pie