Yes it is! That's why it's so important to know how to make vanilla extract at home! Let's do some math: Using 8 ounces of inexpensive vodka, these vanilla beans, and one of these 8-ounce bottles, you can make 8 ounces of the best tasting vanilla extract EVER for under $16. Compare that to store-bought vanilla that can easily cost $20 for only FOUR ounces! That means your delicious homemade vanilla extract will be less than half the price! Plus, making your own homemade vanilla extracts skips all the additives, sugars, and just plain WATER that's added to store-bought vanilla to inflate the price. It's absolutely worth it.