Max Power said:
Given the response on this thread and others found online I got some Alton Brown eggnog in the fridge three weeks ago. I can confirm it is indeed quite tasty, but dangerous.
I don't know that I've ever had anything to drink that smelled so powerful but drank so smooth. So if you make some drink with caution but it is indeed worth the hype if given time to age and mellow.
Also of note it does make a large amount so plan ahead.
For the three boozes I went with Makers Mark, Myers Rum and Christian Brothers Brandy.
And to anyone concerned about the use of raw egg yolks I can assure you the amount of alcohol in this is more than sufficient to kill any form of life that tries to survive in the mason jar.
I could not agree more on how powerful vs how smooth.
I went a little cheaper on the bourbon but don't really regret it. Enough other stuff to muddle the "cheapness".
It ended up being a big hit with the father in law and a few others. Personally, if I make it again next year I may tapper off just a little on the booze and try and thicken it up some.
Ultimately, very happy that i made it and will definitely make this an annual tradition. With the remaining, I poured some in a small mason jar and it is going into the back corner of the fridge. I am going to let it age several months and see how it continues to develop.