Do Baileys Have to Be Refrigerated?

Manufacturers of cream liqueurs point to the effective preservative qualities of alcohol as the reason that refrigeration is not required. Baileys™ guarantees it's product for 2 years from the date of manufacture, opened or unopened, and suggests a storage temperature range of 0-25˚Celsius.

Can Baileys be stored at room temperature?

While Irish cream can be stored at room temperature, so long as the bottle remains tightly sealed, refrigeration will certainly help to retain the quality for as long as possible. Whether or not you choose to store Irish cream in the refrigerator, the bottle should be kept out of warm areas, or direct light exposure.

Can Baileys be left unrefrigerated?

No. According to Baileys—note that there is no apostrophe in their name—their Irish cream liqueur does not need to be refrigerated. ... Under normal conditions of storage Baileys has a shelf-life of 24 months. The alcohol acts as a natural preservative for the product.