HOW MUCH BAILEYS IS LEFT IN THE BOTTLE? THERE’S AN APP FOR THAT

It is a liquor that often leads to overindulgence, thanks to its heavy and opaque bottle easily deceiving drinkers.

But now Baileys fans will no longer be left peering into the famous black bottle or guessing by weight to work out how much of the Irish cream liquor they have left to enjoy.

The brand has now come up with a digital solution to the age-old problem, whereby people can record themselves blowing over the top of a bottle to find out exactly how much gold-coloured cream is remaining.

An online tool on the Baileys website, called the “Sound Scales”, asks users to select the size of the bottle they wish to test – 700ml or one litre – and then record the sound of them blowing over the neck of the bottle.

Baileys will then calculate the approximate volume that remains in the bottle, and suggest cocktail recipes and servings suitable to the amount of liquid left.

The tool works in a similar way to pan pipes, with a deeper sound suggesting there is more air inside the bottle and that it is relatively empty, and a higher pitch suggesting the bottle is more full.

The Sound Scales could also be used for other drinks in 700ml or one-litre containers.

Hilary Quinn of Diageo, which owns Baileys, said: “We know that Irish treat lovers simply adore Baileys and love nothing more than drizzling it into coffee, over ice cream or creating delicious baked goods with it.

“With that in mind, we developed a unique way for them to find out what was left in their bottle and inspire them with some indulgent recipes for delicious treats.”

Water companies have previously urged people not to pour leftover creamy drinks such as Baileys down the drain after the Christmas season as they contribute to the blockage of sewers.

“Something like Baileys, which has a cream content, could add to problems,” the head of Southern Water’s wastewater network warned last year, adding: “No one likes a nasty surprise over the festive season and a blocked drain is no different.”

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