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Like clockwork, every November our cravings set us in search of rich, creamy (and sometimes boozy) eggnog. With the busyness of the holidays, there isn’t always time to whip up a batch of homemade nog, and there are plenty of store-bought brands to choose from—but which ones make the cut? We recently blind-tasted six eggnogs—four dairy and two non-dairy. We tasted them all solo and also mixed with bourbon, and while the moral of the story ended up being that it’s tough to beat a good batch of the homemade stuff, there are a few packaged versions worthy of a little yuletide cheer.
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This nog is light on spice and big on sweetness with a
slightly odd banana pudding flavor that might make it
appealing to kids. It’s creamy but not heavy and blends
well with bourbon.
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Mountain Dairy has a full and creamy body with loads
of vanilla flavor, a touch of sourness and hint of mint,
which some might find a little out of place. Bourbon,
however, rounds it out nicely.
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It’s tough to compare a non-dairy nog to its creamier
counterparts, but for those who can’t drink milk, Rice
Nog might take the edge off a craving for the real stuff.
It’s really more horchata-like with a light, grainy mouthfeel
and strong spice flavors. Definitely not made for mixing
with alcohol.
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This is a decadent nog, with a very thick, creamy body and
lots of nutmeg, cinnamon and vanilla flavors. Bourbon flavors
become very pronounced but not overwhelming when added
to the equation.
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Again, a tough comparison, but Silk’s Soy Nog tastes more
like a slightly thickened version of vanilla soy milk than a
spiced eggnog and becomes nearly undrinkable when mixed
with bourbon.
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This one has the most classic eggnog profile of the bunch—rich
and creamy (but not too heavy) with a balance of vanilla, nutmeg
and cinnamon flavors. The addition of bourbon brings out the
spice notes and thins the thick texture nicely.
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