I really view this topic as one of those personal equastions, we're all different in this regard. It is only a matter of determining where you're at with it. Rum cakes, bourban balls, bread pudding with a liquor. None of it troubles me. I take wine at communion. These are subtleties where I am concerned and bear no risk. If I want to drink, I'll drink, I'll drive to the store, purchase a bottle and drink. Flavors of alcohol really do not affect me. Now, some say they can join their friends at a bar and not be bothered by the atmosphere. And, for me, that one is over the top, I would never do it, never have. So, it really is my opinion that it is a personal matter. At the end of the day, the goal is another sober 24 - we do what ever it takes, for ourselves, to accomlish it