McCormick Vanilla Extract, Pure, Gluten Free, Non-GMO, Made with Madagascar Vanilla Beans, 16 fl oz

Of all the vanilla extracts I have tried, McCormick Vanilla Extract comes out on top for the following reasons: 1.) Price. Let's face it, vanilla is expensive in almost every form. This product remains affordable. I grew up using this, and after trying all the others, I keep returning. 2.) Value. You cannot buy GOOD vanilla at this price anywhere. The is a 16 oz (pint) bottle for $20! Find me another good brand at this excellent price! 3.) Consistency. This vanilla, as I understand, is a blend of the world's various vanilla beans. As each variety has its own unique flavor, McCormicks blend remains consistent. You cannot tell the difference between bottles, which speaks highly of the consistency. The scent is heavenly and complex. It does NOT smell boozy. 4.) Alcohol content, yeah it's there. It's not overpowering and the vanilla really comes through, not the alcohol. 5. Flavor: the flavor is consistent and predictable. No surprises. The bottle is now plastic, which I have not noticed affects the taste. I actually dropped it (closed) and it did not break. The flip-top lid stays closed. These are the reasons I keep coming back to this brand. Believe me, you can spend a LOT more for a lesser product.

I bake a lot and go through a lot of vanilla. This is a good value and great vanilla.

Very good price. High quality for baking cookies. I always use this brand

Good vanilla, reliable brand and a great price. It's nice to have a larger bottle like this on hand as the holidays approach. I've ordered this a few times. One order had some leaking in the package from a broken seal, but it was readily refunded and I was able to purchase a new one with no issue. Definitely recommend.

This was the best price/oz for real vanilla extract. Good quality!

We are a big baking family and go through vanilla like crazy so the large bottle was a great deal! Love the flavoring! The only thing I don’t care for is the bottle itself. It has a flip top lid with a hole in the middle that you squeeze the vanilla out of. It needs a little pour spout like the ones on liquid measuring cups on it because every time I use it, the vanilla ends up dribbling all over the side of the bottle, which is frustrating. It would be great if they would consider making it with a pour spout!

McComick always has excellent products, trusted them for years. As for who sells it, don't care, look for the best buy you can find.

Let me start by saying: not all vanilla extracts are created equal. Some are watery frauds that taste like disappointment and lies. But McCormick Pure Vanilla Extract? She walks in, smells amazing, and immediately upgrades every baked good like she's been doing this for generations (because she has). The moment you open the bottle, it hits you – that rich, warm, sweet smell that makes your soul hum “Cookies are coming.” It’s not overly sweet, not fake, and absolutely zero chemical after-shock. Just pure, honest-to-goodness vanilla that whispers to your inner pastry chef, "You’ve got this." I’ve used this in cakes, cookies, pancakes, waffles, oatmeal, coffee, and once during a particularly emotional banana bread breakdown. Every time, it delivers that rich, mellow warmth that only real vanilla can bring. Even my dog stares longingly when I start mixing it into things. And let’s talk strength: this stuff is potent. You don’t need to pour half the bottle in to get results. Just a teaspoon is enough to make your entire kitchen smell like a grandma’s hug and a Pinterest board had a baby. Yes, it’s pricier than the imitation stuff—but that imitation extract might as well be brown water in a tuxedo. McCormick is the real deal. You are paying for quality, consistency, and the confidence of knowing your baked goods won't taste like regret. Also: I once ran out and tried using “vanilla flavoring” from a generic brand. My cookies came out tasting like soap and broken dreams. Never again. The bottle is well-sealed, easy to pour (even when your hands are sticky from dough), and small enough to store anywhere—but don’t be fooled by the size. This tiny titan will last a long time and leave a trail of deliciousness wherever it goes. Final thoughts? If you're serious about baking, or just want your Saturday pancakes to taste like they were kissed by angels, stop messing around with fakes. McCormick Pure Vanilla Extract is the only way. It doesn’t just flavor your food. It brings joy to your kitchen. Buy it. Sniff it. Bake with it. Rule the world one cupcake at a time.