Updated August 2026.
There is no official best substitute for Baileys. Baileys Original is 17% Alc/Vol on the official US page this project. Carolans legal line is 17%. Both are cream liqueurs under Other SKUs unused A 1.5-ounce pour at 17% is about 0.43 of one NIAAA drink. Swap by class and ABV, not a ranking.
Related: Baileys taste, Carolans vs Baileys, Kahlúa vs Baileys.
Label vs pour
| Language | 1.5 oz drinks |
|---|---|
| Baileys Original | 0.43 |
| Carolans | 0.43 |
| US liqueur | From labeled ABV |
| Best substitute | — |
A 750 mL 17% bottle is about 7.2 drinks. Pour math: liqueur drinks.
Sources
- baileys.com US Original this project: 17%. carolansirishcream.com legal 17% this project.
- 27 CFR 5.150. Other SKUs unused. NIAAA December 2025.