Review: Molly’s Strawberry Irish Cream
Molly’s Strawberry Irish Cream was just launched in the US as a Limited Edition release, joining Molly’s Original, and my personal favorite flavored Irish cream Molly’s Coconut. Molly’s also makes Molly’s Pumpkin Spice as a Seasonal Limited Edition. Strawberry is the third most popular flavor of ice cream sold in the US, making strawberry a logical choice for a new Irish cream liqueur. There are over 100 Irish Cream and Irish Country creams sold today. Only a few distilleries produce all of these brands. Molly’s is crafted by the largest family owned producer of Irish Cream at their own state of the art plant in the heart of Irelands Dairyland. This total control allowed Molly’s the opportunity to produce countless versions of Strawberry Irish Cream before selecting this one. Just like the other Irish creams in Molly’s family, one third of each bottle of Molly’s Strawberry Irish Cream consists of fresh Irish cream. When I say fresh, 48 hours earlier the cream used to craft Molly’s was still in the grass fed cows. Aged Irish Whiskey, the finest Irish spirits, and natural strawberry flavor complete the ingredient list. The nose leads with fresh strawberry puree. Additional time brings out strawberry ice cream and Irish Whiskey. The strawberry jam entry is softened by fresh dairy cream building to a strawberry ice cream peak. It fades with Irish Whiskey and its soft caramel notes. The finish leaves ripe strawberry and fresh dairy cream taste. Most of the Strawberry Irish Cream liqueurs on the market today come off over sweet with artificial strawberry flavor and thin cream taste. With Molly’s Strawberry I only taste three things, ripe strawberry, fresh dairy cream, and smooth Irish Whiskey
Made in Bailieboro, Co. Cavan Ireland
17% Alcohol
Score: 93
Award: Gold Medal