Vanilla Bean Blend Extract

Due to the extremely spiking vanilla costs of recent years, the place I used to buy my vanilla has become prohibitively expensive. So I've been searching around and trying various extracts to use in my baking. Most unfortunately have been simultaneously overpriced and weak, leaving me with an empty wallet and little vanilla flavor. I'm happy to report that I might have found my new go-to. This is certainly not the cheapest vanilla I can get my hands on, but so far it's definitely the best. Wonderfully full and complex vanilla aroma -- floral and sweet. And great flavor that really comes through even in baked goods. I've used this so far in a variety of cookies, cakes, and muffins, and I've been impressed every time. Very happy with the purchase and absolutely will buy again.

So I have to say for years I’ve been on the hunt for the perfect vanilla, sparing no expense to find the most delicious ingredients. I have tried different formations of the Nielsen Massey with a lot of disappointment. The Sonoma Syrups Vanilla Extract Blend is hands down my quintessential baking secret weapon.. Every bite of my chocolate chunk cookies made with this is like all other level epicurean magic. Seriously, the blend of the different beans and the quality of this product is the best. Give it a shot if you’re looking for the best.

I use this product in all sorts of things but the flavor really shows off in homemade ice cream. This is probably my fifth bottle. Oddly, I bought the other version without the actual vanilla bean in it, although same flavor, and although I couldn't tell the difference, my husband could and much prefers this one. We are making ice cream constantly now so we go through it fast, if you don't, it might be a good idea to keep it in the refrigerator, although it's not necessary.

I love to bake and have tried many brands and varieties of supposedly "pure" vanilla extract, even "organic" but this is the first one that actually has a true vanilla taste without the alcohol taste to spoil it and without any other corrupting artificial ingredients like corn syrup. It is more expensive than most other basic brands, but it is worth the price since the quality of the vanilla flavor can make all the difference in the quality of your products like cookies and cakes.

This vanilla tastes great! Very unique flavor. Love adding this to my smoothie blends. I can also appreciate the vanilla bean you can actually see in the blend - so you know it’s the real thing! A little pricey but considering the amount you getting - it’s worth it.

Quality of the product is excellent.

No compromise stuff. If you are putting time and love into your cooking and don't give a damn about the cost, only the result, this is as good as anything out there. Period. If there were something better I'd use it.

I was excited to use this vanilla extract for a neighborhood party. I made edible chocolate cookie dough truffles and used this vanilla in them. I didn't realize until after they were already being consumed that this vanilla has bourbon in it, and would normally be cooked off during the baking process. Most of the adults loved them, but there were several children present that ended up slightly inebriated from the alcohol content. I also used this to flavor vanilla buttercream frosting only to run into the same problem. The bourbon taste is VERY strong when it is not being cooked off, and even after I made some cookies with it, you could still discern a slightly alcohol-y flavor. So, all in all, this is great for BAKED goods. Do NOT use this in desserts or food items that will not be baked/cooked, you will end up with a bunch of drunk 8 year olds.