Coca-Cola Reigns Supreme in Southern Living's Cola Taste Test

A panel of editors from Southern Living conducted a taste test to determine which cola is the best. They sampled seven different colas available in stores, including Sam's Cola (Walmart), Pepsi, RC Cola, Big K Cola (Kroger), Coca-Cola, Summit Cola (ALDI), and Publix Cola.

The editors scored each cola on taste, texture, and overall experience using a scale from 1 to 5. After tallying the results, they found that RC Cola was the runner-up, praised for its balanced flavor and sweetness.

The winner of the taste test was Coca-Cola, which was recognized by its editors as having a classic, familiar taste with a perfect balance of sweetness and acidity.