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? The editors of Imbibe Magazine recently blind-tasted six eggnogs with nationwide availability--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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