ALDI shoppers are rushing to snap up a brand new Baileys duplicate that’s a whopping 50 per cent cheaper than the real thing.
The budget supermarket is set to put the “delicious” bargain drink on sale in its stores from March 30.
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One keen-eyed shopper spotted the deal for Ballycastle’s Cream Chocolate Honeycomb Liqueur on Aldi’s website, sharing it to a group on Facebook.
The post showed a picture of the product on the site, alongside the caption: “Is anyone excited about this?
“I am – looks delicious”.
The 700ml drink is currently listed at the incredible price of just £7.99.
In comparison, Baileys can typically sell for us much as £17, with this price being seen currently at Sainsbury’s.
This means you can save more than 50 per cent by buying this alternative honeycomb drink.
Its product listing states: “A blend of double cream, alcohol and flavourings.”
The country cream “limited edition” drink is produced in Northern Ireland and has an alcohol content of 12 per cent.
Fans were quick to share how excited they were to buy the product ahead of its sale on Sunday.
One said: “I’ll have to look into that”.
Another added: “Might buy a few”.
A third exclaimed: “I so want to try this one”.
Others also recalled the previous alternative versions of the drink they had enjoyed, including a “raspberry ripple” flavour.
Many said they expect this new drink to taste like a boozy version of Cadbury’s famous Crunchie bar.
The drink is just the latest special edition Irish cream from Aldi and will be released just weeks after a bottle inspired by one of the nation’s favourite treats – Cadbury Creme Eggs.
Limited Edition Ballycastle Chocolate Crème was described as “a deliciously smooth, Irish Cream blend with delicate hints of chocolate and sweet vanilla”.
Aldi’s Baileys dupes over the years
Ballycastle Stout Flavour Country Cream:
Aldi launched a Guinness inspired Irish cream earlier this year, just in time for St Patrick’s Day this month.
It boasted a “luxuriously smooth, creamy texture with prominent malt notes balanced by the subtle sweetness of Irish cream”, the retailer revealed.
The retailer added: “It’s a sophisticated sip that’s perfect for after-dinner indulgence or mixing into a celebratory cocktail.”
Ballycastle Country Cream:
A direct duplicate of the classic Baileys flavour, this drink has seen its price drop to as low as just £4.49 a bottle in the past.
The drink describes itself as an “elegant, Irish tipple” and promises its drinkers a rich, chocolate and vanilla creaminess.
With “toffee undertones”, the sweet finish derives from the aptly-named Golden Vale region in Ireland.
Ballycastle Chocolate Crème:
This delectable alcoholic drink was inspired by the much-loved Cadbury Creme Eggs treat.
The drink is described as “a deliciously smooth, Irish Cream blend with delicate hints of chocolate and sweet vanilla.”
Specially Selected Luxury Edition, Irish Cream Liqueur:
King of the big-brand dupes, Aldi does a great job at an alcoholic imitation of the most well-known name in Irish Cream, with this caramel-like, creamy tipple, getting the balance of booze with rich cream and flavour just right.
It’s almost there as a comparison in the glass, just let down by a little oiliness on the finish.
Ballycastle S’mores Country Cream:
Launched in time for Christmas last year, this funky drink combined rich chocolate and biscuit flavours with hints of vanilla and fluffy marshmallow.
Aldi added: “This nostalgic tipple is guaranteed to ignite shoppers’ tastebuds – just simply enjoy neat over ice or enjoy as part of an indulgent s’mores-tail.”
The discount German supermarket has become known for its special edition booze mash-ups.
At the beginning of this month these included a Guinness inspired Irish cream.
The stout flavour drink boasted a “luxuriously smooth, creamy texture with prominent malt notes balanced by the subtle sweetness of Irish cream”, the retailer teased.
And, in October 2024, it launched a limited-edition Ballycastle S’mores Country Cream.
The 70cl drink combined rich chocolate and biscuit flavours, with hints of vanilla and fluffy marshmallow.
Aldi added: “This nostalgic tipple is guaranteed to ignite shoppers’ tastebuds – just simply enjoy neat over ice or enjoy as part of an indulgent s’mores-tail.”
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