The Dutch liqueur “Milwood” belongs to the category “irish cream (irish cream)”, as well as “Baileys” is made on the basis of Irish whiskey with the addition of heavy cream. However, the 17-degree Millwood loses a lot to the original: according to the tasters, it is cloying, tastes like cheap fuselage, and in general it should be served only in the second half of the party, when the guests don’t care what to drink.
On the other hand, some connoisseurs argue that cream liqueurs all taste the same, and Baileys is only the most promoted and famous, so for an inexperienced taster there really is no difference and you can prefer Dutch liqueur to Irish.
The undoubted advantage of Milwood liquor is its price, and this despite the fact that Irish creams do not belong to the highest price category at all. If the average cream liqueur costs from $15-20 for a 0.7 liter bottle, then Millwood can be found at half the price.
Manufacturer
The liqueur is produced by the Dutch company Cooymans distillery. The company has existed since 1828, since 2016 it has been part of the Avandis concern. Cooymans produces not only Milwood, but also the famous Advocaat egg liqueur, gin (or rather, its Dutch variation, jenever), vodka, fruit wines and even whiskey.
According to the official information of the manufacturer, Millwood is made on the basis of the freshest cream, Irish whiskey and sugar. In addition to this brand, the Cooymans range of cream liqueurs also includes Koninklijke Liqueur à la crème and Autumn Cream (also known as “kosher liqueur”). The strength of all drinks in this category, except for the last one, is 17%. Kosher Autumn Cream boasts only a modest 14.5%.
Product line
- Millwood Whiskey Cream is a classic cream liqueur.
- Millwood Coffee Cream is a coffee liqueur.
- Millwood Amaretto Cream is an almond flavored cream liqueur.
The company’s production capacity is 30 million bottles per year.
There is a popular opinion on the Internet that Millwood is less caloric than Baileys and has a low fat content, but there is no confirmation of this on the official website of the manufacturer.
How to drink Milwood
Like other creamy liqueurs, “Milwood” is drunk from small shots, having previously been cooled to + 8-10 ° C or by throwing a couple of ice cubes directly into the glass. This is a thick and sweet drink that is not customary to have a snack. It is usually served at the end of the meal, with coffee. You can also pour Milwood over ice cream, add it to pastries and other desserts.
Cream liqueur does not have to be stored in the refrigerator, but an open bottle must be drunk within a year, and it is better not to heat Millwood so that the drink does not exfoliate and the cream does not curdle.
Cocktails with Milwood
“Milwood” is part of many popular cocktails. Even if the recipe clearly states “Baileys”, in fact it can easily be replaced with “Milwood”: if only the drink was thick, creamy and sweet.
- Mudslide. Equal parts vodka, coffee liqueur and irish cream, all mixed in an ice-filled shaker, served in an old fashion glass.
- Nutty Irishman. Equal parts of Milwood and Frangelico Nut Liqueur, pour in layers into a shot glass, drink in one gulp.
- B.. Pour equal portions of coffee liqueur, Irish cream and Grand Marnier orange liqueur into a shot glass in layers. You can simply mix all the ingredients and pour into a glass.
- Irish Flag. Layer menthol liqueur (green crème de menthe), irish cream, orange liqueur (Grand Marnier) in a shot glass. Drink on St. Patrick’s Day.