I would like to know:
Complete process of making vanilla extract (using real vanilla
beans-not synthetic).  Not merely a home method with a few beans, but
a real commercial formula and process.  Complete with equipment needed
supplies and quantities of ingredients etc.  I understand there are
cold processes and processes that use elevated temperatures.  I would
like to know both processes.
Thank you.

How much vanilla extract would you like to make?  1 ton? 3 tons?  50 gallons?

If you're playing the chemistry home game, grind up a bunch of beans,
add everclear, water. Take a vacation.  Filter. viola! vanilla
extract.

Wanna do it faster?  instead of taking a vacation, heat the pot of
stuff with a condenser to return the booze/water mix that's boiling
back to the pot.  filter the beans out.  done.

:-)
Chugs,
Bob

Dr. Bob,
Thank you for your comment.  How about a recipe for say 10 gallons + or -
Ptonyc-ga