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Malt gives the Cookout Chocolate Malt milkshake a flavor that no other chocolate shake at Cook Out has, and reviewers who like malt rate it well above the rankings. The 34.7 oz cup holds 671 calories and typically costs $3.99. The Daily Meal puts it 27th of 41, Mashed 22nd, and a fan scorer 13 of 17.
Why do fans of old soda-counter malts love it?
The fan scorer behind cookoutmilkshakereviews.com describes a shake that clings to the spoon, drips ever so slightly and recalls the old soda-counter malts. They compare the flavor to Whopper malted milk balls, call it heavily malty, and say it outperforms the Hershey's Chocolate shake. Texture earned the top mark (2 of 2) and flavor 4 of 6. Their pairing suggestion: a cheddar-style hamburger.
The Talon's 2018 student test placed it 13th of 43, comfortably in the top third.
Why do the big rankings rank it lower?
| Source | Verdict |
|---|---|
| The Daily Meal | 27th of 41; slightly gritty, salty malt note offsets the sweet fudge sauce, texture like Whopper candies |
| Mashed | 22nd; the malt stays mild enough that chocolate leads and most people will not mind it |
| cookoutmilkshakereviews.com | 13 of 17; positively brims with malty goodness |
| The Talon (2018) | 13th of 43 |
The reviewers who ranked it lowest did so because the malt is not strong. The reviewers who ranked it highest wanted exactly that. Both agree on what it does: Mashed said chocolate dominates and The Daily Meal said the malt dials down the sweetness.
What does the malt actually do?
It adds salt and texture. The label confirms the salt: Chocolate Malt has 541 milligrams of sodium, 57 more than the plain Hershey's Chocolate shake.
| Measure | Hershey's Chocolate | Chocolate Malt | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Size | 32.9 oz | 34.7 oz | +1.8 oz |
| Calories | 620 | 671 | +51 |
| Sodium | 484 mg | 541 mg | +57 mg |
| Cholesterol | 59 mg | 62 mg | +3 mg |
| Calcium | 53% DV | 56% DV | +3% |
Where does Chocolate Malt rank?
Calories sit 24th of 44 and sodium 14th. Calcium is the standout: 56% of the Daily Value ties for the top of the menu with Reese's Cup and Malted Milk. Chocolate Malt costs 65 calories more than plain Malted Milk (606) in a cup 1.3 oz bigger.
Is the Cookout Chocolate Malt milkshake an acquired taste?
Slightly, and it is worth acquiring. The malt shows up in the finish and keeps the sweetness in check. At 671 calories it sits under the menu's typical 689.