10 Best Cream Liqueurs UK | Baileys Amarula and More

Now we come to the cream (*ahem*) of the liqueur crop. Hotel Chocolat is one of the most respected names in chocolate, and they do a cracking good creamy spirit too. We highly recommend browsing their full range, as the sophisticated flavour combinations are unusual and fun.

What we particularly love about this carefully chosen pairing of salted caramel and clementine is the addictive twang of the salty-sweet combination. On top of that, the inclusion of vodka rather than whisky makes this creamy spirit a little different. It's a gorgeous gift for alcohol connoisseurs, or a treat to serve friends around the festive season!

Transport yourself to the Amalfi coast with a bottle of this pistachio-tastic cream liqueur, whose nutty flavour provides some serious pampering for your tastebuds. Dolce Cilento produces uniquely flavoured artisanal liqueurs, bottled in the Italian region of Campania using sun-blessed local ingredients and a traditional Italian method.

We think this bottle would make a truly thoughtful gift for anyone you know who is an admirer of the humble pistachio. Enjoy a small shot-glass after dinner as an indulgent alternative to limoncello, swirl through ice cream or sip over ice and imagine yourself gazing out across the Tyrrhenian sea.

Mmm-mmm! Wales have a top-selling cream liqueur to rival world-famous Irish versions. The lush green fields of Wales are home to happy, vibrant cattle whose milk can be churned into the thickest, richest, most irresistible cream. Add whisky and you're in for a treat.

If you're wondering who wins out between Welsh brand Merlyn and supermarket bestseller Baileys, all we can say is that mass-production doesn't always result in the finest quality tipples. But if you really want to decide for yourself, you have to try this lip-smacking liqueur! 

OK, fine, we'll admit it, Bailey's offer the best in Irish cream liqueur. What's more, not only do they have the most unfathomably varied range of flavours (colada, chocolate and orange truffle all sell out fast) but they also offer a completely dairy-free alternative to cream liqueur too!

Just right for vegans, or the vegan-curious, this silky liquid gets its sweet taste and smooth texture from almond milk and is delicately flavoured with vanilla, making it kind to the planet and terrific fun for the tongue! No good if you have a nut allergy, but otherwise truly scrumptious.

For a girlish twist on the Mexican classic spirit, we can't help but fall for this strawberry infused tequila cream liqueur. The unintrusive under-notes of tangy agave you'd expect from a good tequila are gorgeous over ice on a scorching hot day. Plus, It has a dreamy mouthfeel and a summery fragrance of sweet strawberries that's just de-lish!

Though tequila is a product on Mexico, Tequila Rose is bottled in California using agave syrup imported from the home of tequila next door. Blend into fruity, creamy cocktails, pour over ice cream or even freeze in lolly moulds. Yum!

Ooh my goodness! White chocolate indulgence with the classic spirit strength? We think this would make a superb festive tipple, just the thing to give to a chocoholic friend or take along with you to a Christmas cocktail party. Consider blending with vanilla and vodka for a bonkers choccy martini!

The Mozart brand is based in Salzburg, Austria and provides premium liqueurs which pay homage to revered composer. This one is at the lower end of the alcohol scale, although it's going to be fairly calorific sip for sip, given the cocoa butter content.

Not only is this popular cream liqueur a truly unique flavour sensation, it's also the second most affordable on our list. After all, there's a reason this plum-tinged creamy drink is a recognised name in cocktail mixing. 

The glorious Marula plum from sunny South Africa provides a fruity edge to this otherwise quaffable, caramel cream spirit. But be aware, this beverage has a high ABV! In fact, 17% of the volume is alcohol, so pay extra mind to the amount you drink and try to enjoy it over a few weeks. 

It's not just the most poetic locations like Ireland and Italy that can knock out a brilliant quality cream liqueur. England has some equally tasty offerings, such as this rich, mood-lifting Yorkshire cream from award-winning liqueur range Carthy & Black. 

This one uses premium quality whisky and scrumptious cream from Yorkshire dairies to produce pleasant, easy-drinking spirit that's described by reviewers as 'silkier and smoother' than other big name brands. The sweetness of the caramel and honey tasting notes work wonders, alongside the intoxicating power of fiery whisky.

Who doesn't love a coconut cream liqueur? Rum and coconut are natural bedfellows and provide a truly tropical glassful of island life, no matter where you are in the UK. Stir into pineapple cake batter for a fragrant holiday treat, or pour over ice and indulge in your sunny garden.

This bottle promises 'a taste of Dominica' and is produced by Julia La Ronde who was raised on the Caribbean island and would receive home-made bottles of coconut rum from her mother while studying in the USA. After moving to the UK, she began selling the family recipe, which tastes divine with coffee, in cocktails, spooned over dessert or by itself on ice. 

If you're a fan of Disaronno and enjoy the creamier things in life, this could be just the crossover content you're after! This Amaretto based cream liqueur has the classic Disaronno notes of almond, vanilla and apricot, plus the decadent addition of toffee and a dairy texture that's tough to resist.

At an affordable price for a decent sized bottle, this is a lovely treat to add to your alcohol cabinet that doesn't break the bank. However, it does have a high alcohol volume, so take extra care not to over-indulge.