I ate all 18 Blizzards at Dairy Queen and ranked the flavors from worst to best

I tried all of the Blizzards at Dairy Queen to see which was the best.Savanna Swain-Wilson for Insider

• The Dairy Queen Blizzard is made with thick, soft-serve ice cream and a range of customizable mix-ins
• I visited two Dairy Queen locations and tried all 18 of the available Blizzard flavors to see which was the best.
• In the end, I found that the best Blizzard flavor was the seasonal s'mores, and the worst was cotton candy.

No matter what time of year it is, few treats can bring a smile to a person's face quite like the iconic Dairy Queen Blizzard.

Its signature combination of thick, smooth soft serve and customizable mix-ins has made it one of the most beloved desserts in the US for more than 30 years. As of August 2020, the chain offers 18 Blizzards on its dessert menu, including a few seasonal and limited-edition flavors.

Determined to figure out which Blizzard is the best of all, I spent several days trying every single one on the menu. In the end, I ranked the Blizzards from worst to best, based on their overall flavor and value.

Read on to see how the desserts stacked up.

*Note that prices and item availability may vary by location.