I tried this vodka pressing mix with some top shelf vodka when a thread was going a few months ago. It worked and my DH didn't complain about the smell like he did Best Press. So DH bought me some cheap vodka for my next batch. NO DIFFERENCE! Still works like magic. I am going to pick up some lavender essence oil today if I can find it but I'll go slow so I won't offend DH's nose. I am pretty sure that the small bottle of vodka he bought was less than what I paid for the smallest best press and I am no where close to using it up.