Oatly is at the root of oat milk's fascinating, albeit recent, history. The OG oat drink certainly held its own in this ranking, although it didn't earn the top spot despite being the most highly regarded milk out there — a new player on the field gave it a run for its money. Oatly's flavor was bright and balanced, with mild sweetness and a crisp aftertaste. It had a creamy texture that left a slight residue on my tongue, but not in an unappealing way (looking at you, Pacific Foods). It did the job of driving home its richness and acting as a reminder that plant milks can be just as decadent as dairy. Its oat flavor was apparent but not too prominent — just enough to give coffee and smoothies a slight nuttiness. After frothing Oatly, it was clear that it couldn't stand up to the foam produced by dairy or almond milk, but it got the job done. It created moderately thick foam with medium-sized bubbles.