Baileys was created by Gilbeys of Ireland and it was introduced to the international market as the first Irish Cream on 1974. The idea was very simple. They put together Irish whiskey, cream and some herbs (obviously the recipe is a secret) and they made a millionaire business.
Nowadays, the trademark is owned by Diageo, a British multinational. This company is currently the world's largest producer of spirits and one of the major manufacturers of beer and wine. Some of its products are Guinness, Kilkenny, Jonnie Walker, Cardhu, Smirnoff, Gordon's, Captain Morgan or Pimm's.
But, how is Baileys linked to London? Diageo is headquartered in London but this is not the important fact. The name of this alcoholic drink was inspired by the Millennium Bailey's Hotel, a building placed in the 140 Gloucester Road, Kensington. It was established in 1876 and it took its name after its owner, the Member of Parliament Sir James Bailey.
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