Coole Swan

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I’m not usually fussy when it comes to my festive tipples: so long as it doesn’t make me wince or tear up, I’m more than likely on board.

But I have to confess that, even though I typically pride myself on not being too picky, Irish cream liqueur has always been a tough one for me. I’ve tried many kinds over the decades; all too often, they run a little sickly, a little cloying, and a little claggy for me.

At least, they did. Because a couple of years ago, I tried the brand that truly made me understand the drink’s creamy, vanilla-y appeal – and I’ve stuck with it since.

In a way, the match is apt. Turns out that, just as it took me years to find the perfect bottle, the one I swear by –

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