All in France

Nestle Nesquik Shake

Sludgy, way over-emulsified, and an off flavor that (in part) is due to cinnamon. It’s definitely sweet, nastily thick, and neither indulgent nor what you expect when seeking a chocolate milkshake experience.

Lactel Max Chocolat

Very sweet, almost caramel-y / candy-like flavor. Seems like a taste that kids would like; its sweetness makes it stand out, but ultimately brings it down in the long run. Simply too cloying to drink a lot of.

Candia Viva Chocolat Noir

Very strong, dark cocoa taste delivered through a starchy-feeling drink that leaves a chalky residue in the mouth. One of the least-sugary tasting chocolate milks I’ve ever had— definitely dark cocoa is the star here and it shines brightly amidst textural drawbacks.

Cacolac

Super thin and smooth, I wanted to like it more than I actually did. There’s an off-putting skunkiness to the flavor that is not particularly subtle. I like the experience of siphoning chocolate milk out of a can, but can’t deny that the chocolate flavor is largely absent in favor of a much more foul one.