Vanilla 101
Can I Blend My Spirits/Alcohols When Making Vanilla Extract?
Got a half bottle of one vodka and a half bottle of another? Here's what you need to know before blending spirits for your homemade vanilla extract.
Using Vanilla Beans from Different Spirits in Your First Mother Jar
Can you use vanilla beans from different spirit extracts in your mother jar? Yes — and it's encouraged. Learn how to blend beans safely for a one-of-a-kind extract.
Blending Spirits for Vanilla Extract: What You Need to Know
Can you blend spirits when making vanilla extract? Yes — but there are important things to know about ABV, flavor dominance, and blending within spirit families.
Why Bourbon Makes the Best Vanilla Extract (And Why Not All Whiskey Is Bourbon)
Bourbon's legal 51% corn requirement gives it a natural sweetness that makes it one of the best spirits for homemade vanilla extract. Learn why all bourbon is whiskey — but not all whiskey is bourbon — and how that distinction matters for your extract.
