Overview
- Regional and national outlets published near-identical comparisons of Coole Swan, Baileys and Aldi Specially Selected over the weekend, with Coole Swan chosen as the overall winner.
- The taste test scores were Coole Swan 9/10, Baileys 8/10 and Aldi Specially Selected 6.5/10 based on taste, price and versatility.
- Pricing cited included Coole Swan at £26.50 RRP for 700ml with a current £20 Tesco Clubcard offer, Baileys frequently discounted from typical full prices around £17 with recent promos as low as £8–£14 for 70cl, and Aldi at £7.69 for 70cl.
- ABV differences noted were Coole Swan at 16% versus Baileys and Aldi at 17%, with reviewers describing Coole Swan as less sickly, Baileys as rich but sometimes cloying, and Aldi as more dairy‑forward.
- Coverage repeats brand claims that Coole Swan uses single malt Irish whiskey, Belgian white chocolate and fresh Irish cream and that the recipe took 231 attempts, with reviewers stressing these are subjective assessments presented in affiliate-linked features.