Labor Day 2026 — The American Blend | Ecuador, Uganda & Madagascar Vanilla Beans

The American Blend

Labor Day is the first Monday of September — the day America pauses to honor the workers who built it. It is the unofficial end of summer: the last long weekend of backyard gatherings, the smell of something on the grill, the easy rhythm of a day with nowhere to be. It is a celebration of effort, of craft, of things made well and with intention.

This blend was designed in that spirit. Three origins chosen not just for their individual character, but for the way they work together — a blend that is versatile enough for any American spirit, complex enough to reward patience, and deeply satisfying in the classic baked goods that define the holiday table.

Start your extract on Labor Day. Use it for Labor Day baking next year. That's the ritual — and it's worth it.

The Origins & Their Flavors

Ecuador (The Colorado) — V. tahitensis — Pronounced vanilla with velvety undertones of nectarines and dried fruit. Ecuador's tahitensis beans bring a floral, fruit-forward brightness that lifts the entire blend — the note that makes this extract feel alive and unexpected. It is the summer still lingering in the bottle, even as the season turns.

Uganda — V. planifolia — Bold vanilla, earthy, with subtle hints of figs and raisins. Uganda is the grounding force of this blend — deep, unhurried, and rich in the way that late summer always is. It adds weight and complexity that develops beautifully over time in the bottle.

Madagascar — V. planifolia — Buttery, creamy, and classically rich. Madagascar is the vanilla flavor that most Americans grew up with — the familiar, comforting backbone that makes this blend approachable in any recipe, from sugar cookies to pound cake to ice cream.

Together, these three create a blend that opens with bright nectarine and floral notes, moves through deep earthy fig, and settles into a long, creamy vanilla finish — a profile that works beautifully across the full range of American baking.

Designed for American Spirits

This blend was formulated to work with any American spirit — and that versatility is intentional. Labor Day is a celebration of American craft, and the spirits made here reflect that same diversity of character.

• Vodka (like Tito's from Texas) lets the Ecuador nectarine and Madagascar cream notes come forward cleanly — a bright, smooth extract ideal for lighter baked goods and custards. Use a ratio of 1oz of beans for every 8oz of alcohol and age up to 1 year for light spirits.
• Bourbon (like Buffalo Trace from Kentucky) amplifies the Uganda fig and raisin notes with its own caramel and oak character — producing a deeply complex, warm extract built for spiced cakes, pecan pies, and holiday baking. Age 18 months to 2 years for dark spirits like bourbon.
• Whatever you choose, this blend is designed to produce a beautiful extract — the three origins balance each other across spirit types in a way that single-origin beans simply cannot.

Use a ratio of 1oz of beans for every 8oz of alcohol. Order now, start your extract on Labor Day, and it will be ready for Labor Day baking next year — or the holiday season in between.

Blend Specifications

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