I have tried several extracts - both alcoholic and non-alcoholic. And I can definitely say that the most intense vanilla only alcoholic! Those in syrup - just a sweet syrup and no more! Yes, if you sniff the bottle, I felt alcohol, but when you add in cakes, or somewhere else, the alcohol evaporates quickly, and remains rich aroma of vanilla. At the time, as soft do not feel in any way - even half a bottle to pour ... One Cork at 600g cottage cheese casserole gives quite noticeable aroma.