Bourbon with a Pickle Back

[Tony]

Good Day All-

I trust you are doing great.

Just curious if anyone had tried or has thoughts about bourbon with a pickle back?

I was at a local bar last week where they had Jameson's with a pickle back. This is just a shot of Jameson's followed immediately with a shot of pickle juice. I found it kind of refreshing and was going to try it this weekend with some bourbon.

Anyone seen this, tried this, liked this? A lot of people I mention it to say it sounds terrible.

Best regards, Tony

[tanstaafl2]

Good Day All-

I trust you are doing great.

Just curious if anyone had tried or has thoughts about bourbon with a pickle back?

I was at a local bar last week where they had Jameson's with a pickle back. This is just a shot of Jameson's followed immediately with a shot of pickle juice. I found it kind of refreshing and was going to try it this weekend with some bourbon.

Anyone seen this, tried this, liked this? A lot of people I mention it to say it sounds terrible.

Best regards, Tony

It only sounds terrible until you try it.

Then, for better or for worse, you know for sure!

Not that it has ever stopped me. I have had lots of terrible things when trying sometihng new but also some really good ones, whether it be food, drink or, umm, other things...

But most of it tends to fall somewhere in the middle. No surprise there!

[Quantum]

I just saw an advertisement for Jameson with pickle juice, so this must be something they are pushing right now.

[Conquistador]

The "Pickleback" cocktail really took off in New York (Brooklyn, I think); it was generally a shot of Jameson with a shot of pickle brine as a chaser. As its popularity rose, "mixologists" started experimenting by using other whiskies. It does sound weird. When I see people in bars who have done a Pickleback, I occasionally ask them what the appeal is, and the general consensus is that it masks the alcohol burn from the whiskey, and pretty much hides the taste of the whiskey as well. My follow up question to them is "why would you want to do that?" If those are the reasons why the Pickleback has taken off, then I'm not sure that I'd want to have one.

And apparently the craze has jumped the pond, and is starting to take off in England.

[MyOldKyDram]

It's a fantastic combo and I have them on the regular at a bar around here.

[GaryT]

What about w/ rye? Several months back I ate a Klaussen pickle right after finishing a nice pour of rye, and thought "Wait a minute . . . did that just go really well together?" I shrugged it off as maybe one too many ryes

[MyOldKyDram]

I've had actual pickles made w rye. Also fantastic.

[AaronWF]

I hereby declare that nobody who enjoys a picklejuice behind their bourbon may ever naysay someone else's preferred malt profile. Salt and brine? Talking about the darkside there laddies!

[SmoothAmbler]

I LOVE pickle backs. And I'm not picky on the bourbon either.

[Wryguy]

I think it is a fantastic combo with some ryes, most Irish whiskies and even a young smokey Island malt or Islay, though I prefer real pickles to just the brine. I love pairing my whiskey with savory cured meats, whole grain mustard, jams, compotes and other delicious snacks. I find the right food enhances the experience of drinking whiskey, as long as it isn't too processed/artificial or too spicy. Pickle juice and bourbon I've never tried, but I don't think the brine will play well with the corny sweetness. Only one way to find out!

[luther.r]

Did somebody say Pickleback?

http://www.restaurock.com/post/57910556065/pickleback-by-jay-s

[smokinjoe]

ehhh what the f@#$, I'll try it...What, me worry? Right?

BTW, shoot both in rapid succession, or sip-sip...sip-sip...sip-sip...?

[horn1602]

BTW, shoot both in rapid succession, or sip-sip...sip-sip...sip-sip...?

Why go to that much trouble? A few folks I know just mix 'em up as a cocktail. Haven't tried it myself for fearvthat itvwould be off-putting, but maybe I should procure some pickle juice and give it a shot.

[GaryT]

Paging BigRich - should we expect some pickle/Irish whiskey cocktails this weekend

[smokinjoe]

Paging BigRich - should we expect some pickle/Irish whiskey cocktails this weekend

We know what that cheap bastid Troyce is bringin'!!!

[BigRich]

Paging BigRich - should we expect some pickle/Irish whiskey cocktails this weekend

BigRich no like pickles

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[Phil T]

Hi Tony, how's it going?

I posted back in November about pickle back. I was in a bar in Savannah that was serving them with Jameson. It was my first time and I REALLY enjoyed them. Really, Really kick ass shot...something you would do in a bar every once and a while.

Your question about doing them with bourbon intrigues me...will have to try that

[Tony]

Hi Tony, how's it going?

Hello Phil- going well, hope you and yours are great.

I am glad I brought this up and it is not crazy. Going to give OGD114 with a pickle back a shot this weekend.

Best regards, Tony

[smokinjoe]

I'm so looking forward to this, I may not be able to hold off tonight. . Seriously. Sorta...

Screw it. I'm goin' in...

[DPPSmoker]

I'm going to give this a try this weekend as well. Fortunately for me, I got an almost empty jar of McClure's pickles in my fridge. I can eat those pickles all day long.

[smokinjoe]

OK, did it. Not at all as funky as I expected. I see why this is a popular shooter. The pickle juice is to the whiskey, like a fire extinguisher is to a grease fire. Heat, flame, fire...Gone. I'm thinkin' this PJ chaser could douse a Stagg shooter fire. Has to be sone chemical reaction sort of thing. However, in all of this, there is a bit of a pleasing "something" left over on the finish. BTW, it was Jameson's 12yr and Claussen's pickle juice.

Yeah, I'd re-up for it...

[Vosgar]

Screw it. I'm goin' in...

We don't need anymore goat stories Joe

[smokinjoe]

We don't need anymore goat stories Joe

Was finally able to deliver the Goatwhore T to Troyce! I think he ...liked it...I'm not sure he's all-in on the tongue splitting and horn implants, though...

[tylermke]

I did my first pickleback in the fall of 2012 while in the WI northwoods. Had some out-of-towners with us that introduced it. I thought it was pretty decent, but nothing more than a novelty.

To me, it basically served the purpose of masking the flavor and finish on a terrible whiskey. Maybe Vlasic and Cleveland Bourbon can hook up to put on some sort of promotion. :slappin:

[Pikesville]

I had this one years ago as "Dickle and a Pickle." Pretty self explanatory. Kinda preferred the whiskey more than the brine but it was amusing at the time...