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Default question about homemade vanilla extract

Wayne Boatwright wrote:
> On Sun 21 Sep 2008 03:25:04p, zxcvbob told us...
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>> What spirits are you planning to use? (I would use bourbon or rye
>> whiskey because they have a spicy aroma already.)
>>
>> Bob
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> I always use bourbon when I make my own.
>



That's what I always thought would be best, but I've acquired a taste
for J.B. rye whiskey. I think it would make a really nice vanilla
extract. (OTOH, George might be right and it would be a waste of good
whiskey.)