Amazon.com: Watkins All Natural Original Gourmet Baking Vanilla, with Pure Vanilla Extract, 11 Fl Oz (Pack of 1) - Packaging May Vary : Grocery & Gourmet Food
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Customers like the flavor, value, and quality of the concentrated flavoring substance. They mention it has a good taste, is great size for a great price, and never disappoints. Some are also happy with its baking ability. However, some customers have issues with the lid. Opinions are mixed on the smell, strength, and smell of the vanilla extract.
Customers like the flavor of the concentrated flavoring substance. They mention it's wonderful with everything they bake, and works great for flavoring coffee.
"...Thankfully, I was wrong. This is a quality vanilla. It’s tasty! Priced fair enough to enjoy it in drinks, sauces, & (of course) baking." Read more
"...a quality product that doesn't wreak of alcohol, smells and tastes like the real thing." Read more
"...The almond flavor is very distinct." Read more
"...Bitter and unpalatable in drinks even when you're carefully dosing drop by drop. I do not understand the raving reviews...." Read more
1,281 customers mention "Value for money"1,013 positive268 negative
Customers appreciate the value for money of the concentrated flavoring substance. They mention it's a great product with a large portion size for the price.
"...Thankfully, I was wrong. This is a quality vanilla. It’s tasty! Priced fair enough to enjoy it in drinks, sauces, & (of course) baking." Read more
"...Such wonderful quality, flavor, and a great value!" Read more
"I grew up using Watkins Vanilla. Very pricey but well worth it. The aroma says how good it is...." Read more
"...UPDATE 3: I ordered their raspberry and it was terrible. Nothing smelling or tasting remotely reminiscent to even fake-ish raspberry...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the quality of the product. They mention it's a great brand, never disappoints, and smells and tastes like the real thing. Some say the box is not damaged.
"...Thankfully, I was wrong. This is a quality vanilla. It’s tasty! Priced fair enough to enjoy it in drinks, sauces, & (of course) baking." Read more
"Finally a quality product that doesn't wreak of alcohol, smells and tastes like the real thing." Read more
"This is much better than the normal stuff you find in the grocery store. The almond flavor is very distinct." Read more
"...It’s easy to pour. Watkins makes great products." Read more
Customers like the baking ability of the product. They mention it's perfect for baking and vanilla drinks. Some say it cooks off the bourbon flavor, making it better cooked. It has many uses from baking to coffee, to putting it on their child's gums for teething.
"This is great for buttercream and any of your baking needs if you are wanting a white cake or white frosting/icing/buttercream." Read more
"This is a great Baking Vanilla. i've used this Vanilla for years and haven't found anything better." Read more
"Unlike some other extracts I tried, Watkins vanilla does work for drinks. It also works in tea and I'm looking forward to making London fogs with it...." Read more
"...Have been using for years. Smells wonderful & does not cook/bake out so you get true vanilla flavor that you can actually taste& smell." Read more
Customers have mixed opinions about the strength of the concentrated flavoring substance. Some mention it's very strong, while others say it's not as strong as they would like.
"...Being able to purchase it on Amazon makes me so happy! Such wonderful quality, flavor, and a great value!" Read more
"Wonderful quality. My son adds a few drops to his iced tea. I like the large bottle and the price is great." Read more
"...Either way, the quality isn't reliable, I didn't expect it could get that bad but you can get a total dud...." Read more
"So good perfect taste and size lasted so long" Read more
Customers have mixed opinions about the vanilla extract. Some mention it's great, while others say it's not pure and has different ingredients.
"This product is not Pure Vanilla Extract. I was under the impression that it was. Unfortunately it has additives, such as glycerin and sugar." Read more
"In spite of the fact that this product does contain some ingredients which some people object to, all I can say is that I have been using it for 15..." Read more
"This butter extract is wonderful. I use it daily in my oatmeal in place of butter, and it saves 100 calories!..." Read more
"It's nothing like Mccormick vanilla...." Read more
Customers have mixed opinions about the smell of the concentrated flavoring substance. Some mention it smells delicious, while others say it has a powerful smell and taste.
"Finally a quality product that doesn't wreak of alcohol, smells and tastes like the real thing." Read more
"...Nothing smelling or tasting remotely reminiscent to even fake-ish raspberry...." Read more
"...Very pricey but well worth it. The aroma says how good it is. This is a small bottle, but will serve my needs nowadays. It’s easy to pour...." Read more
"I wanted this because Watkins (everything) is what my mother used. It smells divine and I like the all-natural aspect...." Read more
439 customers mention "Lid"7 positive432 negative
Customers are dissatisfied with the lid of the concentrated flavoring substance. They mention it's loose and the seal is busted. Some say the bottle arrived without the cap and bounced around in shipment.
"...Also the damaged cap was not screwed on the bottle it was loose as pictured." Read more
"Arrived with no lid! Box is not damaged. I searched through all the packing paper, and no lid. The bottle is sealed, so it is fine...." Read more
"Only thing is, mine came with the lid missing. The top was sealed!" Read more
"plastic bottle top came off foil came off soaked box and other boxes poor packaging" Read more
The liquid did not leak out because of the foil top. The cap has two places where it is broken. It looks like maybe it was damaged in a machine. To properly seal the contents once I break the foil seal I need a plastic cap which is not damaged. This product was packaged in a box stuffed with paper and the box was not damaged so I tend to think the cap was damaged when placed in the box. Also the damaged cap was not screwed on the bottle it was loose as pictured.
Flavor Name: Baking VanillaSize: 11 Fl Oz (Pack of 1)Verified Purchase
Reluctantly I purchased this vanilla expecting it to be a sad knock off. Thankfully, I was wrong. This is a quality vanilla. It’s tasty! Priced fair enough to enjoy it in drinks, sauces, & (of course) baking.
Flavor Name: Baking VanillaSize: 11 Fl Oz (Pack of 1)Verified Purchase
I have been using Watkins vanilla my entire life because my mom was a Watkins salesperson in the 60s and 70s. Being able to purchase it on Amazon makes me so happy! Such wonderful quality, flavor, and a great value!
Flavor Name: Root Beer ConcentrateSize: 2 Fl Oz (Pack of 1)Verified Purchase
I like the product enough to use it in very small quantities (1/4 teaspoon) in combination with other root beer flavorings to make root beer. I make a tea base using sarsaparilla and sassafras roots. I add vanilla and sugar and just a small amount of this extract just to round out the root beer flavor. I use it in conjunction with other root beer flavoring products found on Amazon. It is a nice addition to enhance the root beer flavor in the recipe, but I would not use it as the primary root beer flavoring due to the artificial maple syrup flavor profile and smell.
Flavor Name: Pure Vanilla ExtractSize: 4 Fl Oz (Pack of 1)Verified Purchase
I grew up using Watkins Vanilla. Very pricey but well worth it. The aroma says how good it is. This is a small bottle, but will serve my needs nowadays. It’s easy to pour. Watkins makes great products.
I use this extract to make my caramel cakes and frosting, great taste, no bitter chemical after taste. Perfect bottle size for several cakes. A must have in my pantry.
Flavor Name: Clear Vanilla FlavorSize: 128 Fl Oz (Pack of 1)Verified Purchase
I was so happy to find clear vanilla available in this size container. I go through a ton of it with my small cake business and it's so convenient to be able to refill my smaller size container with. Watkins products have great flavour!
Flavor Name: Pure Cinnamon ExtractSize: 2 Fl Oz (Pack of 1)Verified Purchase
I really like the subtle flavour of the cinnamon extract. I like to use it in my fruit salad or add to water to give it that extra flavour, I would highly recommend this product. A little goes a long way.