Kahlúa vs Baileys: What’s the Difference?

Updated July 2026.

Kahlúa and Baileys are different liqueurs, not a TTB class fight. US official Kahlúa Original prints rum-and-coffee at 20% Alc/Vol; Ohio lots print 21.5%; other-market 16% pages exist — say the market, Official Baileys Original is Irish whiskey, cream, chocolate and vanilla at 17% Alc/Vol. Both sit under A 1.5-ounce pour at 20% is half a drink; at 17% about 0.43.

Related: Kahlúa taste, Baileys taste, RumChata vs Baileys.

Label vs pour

Bottle 1.5 oz drinks
Kahlúa Original US 0.50
Kahlúa Ohio 0.54
Kahlúa other-market 0.40
Baileys Original 0.43
US liqueur From labeled ABV

A 750 mL 20% bottle is about 8.5 drinks; a 17% bottle about 7.2. Pour math: liqueur drinks.

Sources

  • kahlua.com US Original / FAQ this project: 20%; 21.5% Ohio only. Other-market 16%.
  • baileys.com US Original: 17% Alc/Vol. 27 CFR 5.150. NIAAA December 2025.

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