Shanky's Whip Cream Liqueur Irish 70 cl 18%

Shanky was a jockey until racing banned him. So he hitched an ostrich to a little cart and carried on regardless. He never existed, which hasn't hurt the story one bit. Now he's added cream to his Whip.

Expert's Description

Shanky's Whip Cream Liqueur is an Irish Cream Liqueur made with cream and whiskey from Ireland, bottled at 18%.

Shanky's Whip began in 2021 as a black whiskey liqueur at 33% with no cream in it at all. Cream is the new sibling: the same vanilla character, now blended with Irish cream, grain spirit and Irish whiskey and finished with a natural vanilla infusion. It is produced and bottled by Shanky & Shireman in Bailieborough, County Cavan, and it's a 2026 release, so far from discontinued. The label shows Shanky in his ostrich cart, drawn in the style of old Irish matchbox art.

Taste

Cream and vanilla lead, with caramel following behind. The texture is soft and velvety, and the producer calls the finish whipped on the bottle: light and airy rather than heavy and sticky. Underneath sits the Irish whiskey, a quiet base that gives the liqueur a bit of backbone without taking over. Pour it into hot coffee and it melts straight into the warmth.

Specifications

Name: Shanky's Whip Cream Liqueur
Producer/Distillery: Shanky & Shireman
Region/Country: Bailieborough, Co. Cavan, Ireland
Type: Irish Cream Liqueur
Main ingredients/Flavouring: Irish cream, grain spirit, Irish whiskey, natural vanilla infusion
ABV: 18%
Size: 70 CL
Production method: Blend with natural vanilla infusion
EAN no.: 0810035512054
Shelf life after opening: 6 months
Allergens: Contains milk
Storage: Between 0 °C and 25 °C
Serving suggestion: Chilled, over ice or in a hot cup of coffee

Flavour Profile

Creamy · Vanilla-driven · Caramel · Soft

Did You Know?

The original Shanky's Whip is black, 33% and doesn't contain a drop of cream. Cream is the first time Shanky gets real cream in the glass.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Shanky's Whip Cream Liqueur

What is the difference between Shanky's Whip Cream and the original Shanky's Whip?

Cream is blended with real cream and sits at 18%, while the original is black, 33% and made without cream. Both are built on Irish whiskey and vanilla. If you want something softer and sweeter in the direction of an Irish cream, pick Cream. If you'd rather have a darker whiskey liqueur with more edge, go for the original.

Does Shanky's Whip Cream taste of whiskey?

A little, but cream and vanilla do most of the talking. The Irish whiskey is there as a base and adds a warm edge without taking over. If you like Irish cream, you'll recognise the direction straight away.

How do you serve Shanky's Whip Cream?

Chilled, over ice or in coffee. Those are the serves the brand points to itself. If you fancy taking it all the way to an Irish coffee, read more about the drink in our article on Irish Coffee Day.

Is Shanky's Whip Cream the same as Baileys?

No, but they sit in the same category. Both are Irish cream and whiskey liqueurs, and Shanky's Whip Cream is 18% against Baileys' 17%. Shanky's leans on vanilla and caramel, where Baileys is known for chocolate and vanilla.

Is Shanky's Whip Cream a good gift?

Yes, if the person loves Irish cream and fancies trying something new. The label with Shanky and his ostrich cart makes the bottle easy to spot, and Cream is a 2026 release.