FIVE OF A KIND

Salty, sweet or spicy, with just the right amount of crunch – discover the perfect pickle with our selection of the best.

Pickles.

1 BROOKLYN BRINE CO. WHISKEY PICKLES

Start pouring the shots – these boozy bad boys are the ideal way to chase a Pickleback. Complex and full-flavoured, brimming with caraway and coriander seeds, with a hint of caramel, they’re just as enticing on their own as they are after a big swig of rye. $14.95 for 640gm. simonjohnson.com

2 PRESERVATION & CO. HEFEWEIZEN BREAD & BUTTER PICKLES

Cider vinegar and the honeyed hit of hefeweizen lend a real sweetness to these compact slices. Their giving texture makes them a prime candidate for a supporting role in a cheddar toastie or between layers of salty meat in a Cuban midnight sandwich. $15.95 for 455gm. simonjohnson.com

3 HANDSOME DEVILS CO. CHIPOTLE PICKLES

The onslaught of woody, dry cupboard spices that greets you mellows into the lingering, distinct and deeply smoky hum of chipotle. Slip one into your Bloody Mary for a bold wake-up call, or batter and fry some for a bar snack with heat. $12 for 500gm. handsomedevilsco.com

4 WESTMONT PICKLES DILL SOUR PICKLES

Revel in the resounding crunch that comes with every bite of these sturdy Sydney pickles. Take note of how clean, bright, balanced and pleasantly sour they are. Before you know it, there won’t be any left. $6.50 for 500gm. westmontpickles.com

5 PERFECT CIRCLE WHOLEFOODS PICKLED BABY QUKES

Cloves bring unexpected Christmas cheer to the brine these baby cucumbers call home. Call upon one or two to cut the richness of duck-liver parfait on grilled sourdough, or stack the whole lot to give your charcuterie board the garnish it deserves. $8 for 300gm. pnvmerchants.com