government the guarantor of bourbon authentication. government supervision for no less than 4 years." In short, the act made the U.S. According to the act, "It (bourbon) must be bottled and stored in bonded warehouses under the U.S. The 1897 Bottle in Bond Act clarified proper bourbon producing techniques. In addition, the country saw a great opportunity in defining a new kind of American Whiskey that was predictable and that would ultimately reshape the way whiskeys taste all around the world. Why are these regulations so strict? Because in the 1800's, distillers spent a lot of effort adulterating, tampering with and diluting their whiskeys. Bourbon must not contain any added flavoring, coloring or additives.Bourbon must be bottled at no less than 80 proof.Bourbon must be distilled to no more than 160 proof, and entered into the barrel at 125 proof.Bourbon must be stored in new, charred-oak barrels.It also has its own defining characteristics or rules. Whiskey can be great for vanilla extract, but we generally stick with bourbon, and here's why.īourbon is simply the most popular form of American whiskey.
There are famous styles, such as American whiskey, Scotch whisky and Irish whiskey. These darker rums have heavy, sweet tones that are great for caramel apples and other deep, rich dishes.but somewhat limiting outside of the fall/winter holiday season.Īs the old saying goes, "All bourbon is whiskey, but not all whiskey is bourbon." Gold/dark and spiced rum are the two other varieties of rum that may occasionally be used by VanillaPura. For desserts, ice creams and toppings, a rum-based vanilla greatly enhances the sweetness. In fact, given the typical uses of vanilla extract, using a sugar based distilled rum with a vanilla bean is often the perfect marriage. It is smooth and pure, and extracts the highest level of sweetness out of each vanilla bean. As with Vodka, it is at least 5X distilled and charcoal filtered. A rum by the same name, isn't always a rum and labels aren't always honest. But buyer beware.especially when traveling through the Caribbean or other tropical destinations. Because of such a broad definition, anything distilled with anything sugar is, theoretically, a rum. What is rum? The quick answer: anything distilled from sugarcane or sugarcane byproducts, such as molasses or cane juice. Using clean, pure, mountain-spring water is paramount to the final product. This makes vodka a perfect medium for vanilla extraction.įinally, water is added to a premium vodka after distillation. The FDA requires a minimum 70 proof, or 35% alcohol on vanilla extracts. A vodka requires no aging, but aging does enhance its smoothness. A beer or wine are fermented, not distilled, and contain less than 20% alcohol.Īfter distillation, premium vodkas are filtered and, immediately, are ready to drink. 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.
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