Bourbon Vanilla Extract Making Starter Kit - 8oz (Retail)
If you love the taste of bourbon and want to incorporate its smokey sweetness into your vanilla extract for use in rich desserts or savory BBQ sauces and more, we've got you covered.
In this bourbon vanilla kit, we have preselected the top 3 vanilla beans that pair perfectly with bourbon and we have listed them below in the order of most popular on top to least popular (but still delicious) on the bottom.
Simply choose the vanilla beans that you want and the bottle that you want, and you'll be ready to begin. The only thing that we can't sell you is the bourbon. You'll have to get that on your own. We recommend bourbon with no artificial flavorings. Make sure it is between 35% - 50% alcohol (which is 70-100 proof).
What bean should you select? Here's how they smell and taste:
| Indonesian - Papua | Smokey, sometimes dark and earthy. |
| Mexican | Caramel/mocha with hints of cocoa and a spicy vanilla kick. |
| Madagascar | Classic vanilla taste and aroma. Buttery and sweet. |
This kit includes 1oz of vanilla beans and an 8oz glass bottle wrapped up in a beautiful decorative box that can be gifted or for yourself. Instructions are written on the inside of the box. To make your first extract with this kit, follow these 4 simple steps:
- Put all the vanilla beans in the bottle.
- If the beans are too tall, cut them in half (or fold them and insert them into the bottle fold first) to make sure they are fully submerged in the alcohol.
- Fill the bottle with the bourbon you purchased. Leave a little air on top.
- Close the lid and store the extract in a cool/dark place for 12 months and...giddy-up...your very own homemade vanilla extract!
If you would like to include extract-making instructions with this kit, you can print out instructions by clicking here.
There are lots of other tips and tricks to make thousands of different types of extracts at home using a variety of beans and different spirits. If you want to go down the extract-making rabbit hole, click here to dive in!
In summary, if you simply want to make your first extract and you love the taste of bourbon, then choose your bottle and choose your beans within this kit, and you'll be good to go.
