Five Farms Irish Cream Liqueur was awarded the Chairman’s Trophy at the 2018 Ultimate Spirits Challenge, the premier spirits competition in the world. The 97 point score awarded to Five Farms is the highest that an Irish Cream Liqueur has ever received in this prestigious competition. Five Farms Irish Cream Liqueur is produced in County Cork, Ireland. County Cork is the largest and southernmost county in Ireland, home to the city of Cork, the second-largest city in the country. The diverse landscape of County Cork includes everything from rugged coastline to lush countryside, dotted with quaint villages in between. The mild climate and abundant rainfall are ideal for the hundreds of family-owned dairy farms in the region, and the centuries-old tradition of distilling authentic Irish Whiskey is an industry that thrives to this day. In County Cork, grass grows 300 days out of the year, in cycles of 18-21 days in the summer but as long as 80 days in the winter months. Healthy grass starts with soil fertility, and there has been an initiative in Ireland in recent years to care for the soil in ways that produce optimal grass. The best grass is grass that is dry and leafy, without stems. It can be turned straight into milk and produces milk that is higher in fat. While these are family-owned farms, not factory farms, there is still a great deal of automation in the practice of modern dairy farming. Tools of automation relieve stress on the cows and make it easier for the farmers to do their jobs. Automation allows for efficient milking of the cows. After the milk is collected, it is tested for bacteria and then filtered and cooled. This milk is then separated into rich dairy cream and combined with premium Irish Whiskey to become Five Farms Irish Cream Liqueur within 48 hours of collection.
