Imbibist

It’s high time for another infusion project. The problem is that I have a full load of Real Life staring me down right now, so the project must be simple or there will be no project at all. Problem solved.
 

This is easily the simplest project I’ve taken on thus far: Vanilla Bourbon. Prep work: simple. Maintenance: simpler. Risk factor: essentially zero.
 

Find an empty 375ml bottle (I keep plenty specifically for this purpose). Split a vanilla bean. Place vanilla bean halves into said 375ml bottle. Fill 375ml bottle with, oh, about 375ml of Maker’s Mark. Cap bottle. Turn over bottle multiple times per day, for 48 hours. Strain bourbon, discard vanilla bean. Serve.
 

Why, no, that isn't Chartreuse.

Yes, I do realize there is a commercially prepared vanilla whiskey available, but it’s not exactly bourbon. A Bourbon/Canadian blend, sweetened, and marketed to vodka drinkers. Not my idea of fun.