It’s the Christmas season, which means it’s officially eggnog time. What? You don’t drink eggnog because it tastes terrible? That’s because you’re drinking the wrong nog.

Broguiere’s Dairy is a family-owned dairy based in Montebello, California. I’ve never actually been to the dairy itself. Instead, I grab their milk and eggnog from the grocery store. Well, not my normal grocery store.

Around here, the most reliable place I’ve found it is Bristol Farms. It’s not cheap. Expect to pay just under ten bucks. Yes, that feels aggressive for eggnog. No, you will not regret it.

This is the only eggnog I’ve ever enjoyed straight, without having to drown it in booze to make it tolerable. That said, if you’re looking to add a little holiday cheer, a splash of Jameson or other Irish Whiskey works beautifully. Brandy, rum, or whatever you already have on hand will also do just fine.

We drink it every year while putting up our dumb, fake Christmas tree. It helps take the edge off the annual chore of fluffing plastic pine needles and pretending this is festive.

If you need external validation before committing to premium eggnog, you’re in luck. Huell Howser loved this stuff. Yes, that Huell Howser. If it passed the Huell test, it can probably pass yours.

One warning: Broguiere’s eggnog can be hard to find. If you see it in the wild, grab it. It will almost certainly be gone the next time you’re at the store.

Also worth noting: their chocolate milk is excellent too, but that’s a story for another day. It’s also a perfectly acceptable gift for your favorite local blogger. Just saying.

Update: This post was refreshed to confirm current availability and clean up links. Broguiere’s eggnog remains seasonal and limited, so availability can vary by store.