What’s the Best Alcohol for Making Vanilla Extract?

published Sep 24, 2014
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Q: What’s the best alcohol (variety and brand) for making homemade vanilla extract?

Sent by Cathy

Editor: Vodka has the most neutral flavor, but you can also use bourbon, brandy, or even rum.

Readers, what alcohol and brand do you like to use in your homemade vanilla extract?