A liquor contains 30%+ alcohol but also contains added sugars and flavorings. A spirit (for those who may wonder) is a distilled alcoholic beverage with 30%+ alcohol and no added sugar. Thus, leaving you with a more pure spirit. What does distillation mean? It's the process of heating the beverage to remove the impurities and diluting components, such as water. In vanilla extract, smooth and clean equate to stronger tones of vanilla. The more that the vodka has been distilled, the smoother and the cleaner it is. The quality of the vodka is directly linked to the quality of the grain and the number of times that the vodka has been distilled. This could be rye, wheat, corn or various other grains. Vodka comes from fermenting and distilling grain. Why? Primarily because a good, distilled vodka is tasteless and odorless, allowing the other flavors within the drink to become the focus. ( See our review of specific spirits that we have tried here.)įirst of all, vodka is the most common distilled spirit for use with mixed drinks and cocktails. So let's not cut corners and, instead, let's create vanilla that has been extracted with distilled, aged spirits. Cheap spirits produce lower-quality vanilla extract. But, for those of you who drink on occasion, you know first-hand the difference between good and bad spirits. Minimizing the importance of premium spirits when extracting vanilla is usually a cost strategy. So, take your time, do some research and make sure you select the best spirit for your vanilla beans. Vanilla beans have over 300 flavor compounds and in a consumer's short-sighted rush to "just get vanilla extract", she/he misses the true flavor experience that a pure vanilla extract can offer. Mexican Veracruz Bean in Bottle Extract.Sumatra Indonesian Bean in Bottle Extract. Sentani Indonesian Bean in Bottle Extract.South Pacific & Tahitian Retail Vanilla.Holiday Gift Guide - Arrives Before Christmas.
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