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Using Vanilla Beans from Different Spirits in Your First Mother Jar

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

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.

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Why Bourbon Makes the Best Vanilla Extract (And Why Not All Whiskey Is Bourbon)

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.
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