What is sometimes referred to as “Wicked Pickle Whiskey” is actually Whicked Pickle Whiskey which is a spicy pickle-flavored whiskey that’s great to pour up as a pickley peppery shot, as an alternative to a classic pickleback shot or to use in a whicked pickle cocktail. Here’s what Whicked Pickle brings to the table.
Key Takeaways
- Whicked Pickle is a spicy pickle-flavored whiskey that tastes like a classic pickleback shot mixed with some heat.
- It uses American whiskey for a flavor as bold as the spices of the pickle.
- The way Whicked Pickle brings heat to a shot is whicked good!
- Whicked Pickle brings a twist to Bloody Marys, a classic pickleback shot, and other whicked good cocktail recipes.
What is Whicked Pickle?

Whicked Pickle Flavored Whiskey is a spicy pickle-flavored whiskey that is unexpected! They’ve mixed up American whiskey with playfully mischievous spicy pickle flavoring.
Whicked Pickle is a combination of the words “whiskey” and “wicked,” and it’s aptly named, too, because it’s a whicked good pickley peppery shot. Because the spicy pickle-flavored whiskey is in a class on its own, they felt they needed a one-of-a-kind original word, too.

Tasting
Whicked Pickle brings a unique take on a classic pickleback shot mixed to perfection with a similar flavor profile except with a bit of heat you didn’t know you were missing, and all in one bottle. It’s whicked hot and one stiff pickle!
Whicked Pickle Spicy Pickle Flavored Whiskey is best served as its own whicked hot pickley peppery shot or in a Whicked Pickle cocktail like a Bloody Mary. If you have never had Whicked pickle flavored whiskey Bloody Mary, let us just tell you it tastes whicked good!
However, we have to say– the bold flavor definitely isn’t for everyone. In fact, it’s such an unexpected flavor that unless you really like pickles, you might not like it at all. And if you don’t like spirits that burn, we would stay far away from this one as it is a lot of heat for one bottle.
Whicked Pickle is quite controversial, so let us know in the comments below whether you think it tastes whicked good or whether this one stiff pickle is too much for you!
Whicked Pickle Nutrition Facts
Alcohol By Volume
Whicked Pickle is 35% alcohol by volume, which works out to be 70-proof. This is a bit lower than traditional whiskies, though it is rather average for a flavored whiskey.
Calories & Macronutrients
Though it is unclear how many exact calories are in a shot of Whicked Pickle, most whiskey has around 100 calories per 1.5-ounce serving.
The exact macronutrient count, like the amount of fat and protein, or if there is any added sugar, isn’t really announced, though we would have to assume there is no fat or protein like most spirits.
However, we do expect there to be some added sugar, probably around 5 grams per serving, based on what we usually see with flavored spirits.
Where to Buy Whicked Pickle

Whicked Pickle spicy whiskey is available for in-store pickup in Alabama, Iowa, Idaho, Maine, Michigan, Mississippi, Montana, North Carolina, New Hampshire, Oregon, Utah, West Virginia, or Wyoming at many local retailers. However, don’t fret if you don’t live in one of these states or can’t find it at a retailer near you because you can simply order it online! We’ve included the link to make it easy for you.
Whicked Pickle Alternatives
Whicked Pickle Spicy Pickle Flavored Whiskey isn’t everyone’s cup of tea, but luckily there are some great alternatives as well.
There’s only one alcoholic alternative that is similar to Whicked Pickle, though if you want a snack that goes with pickled whiskey, moonshine-soaked pickles keep the party going!
Pickle Whiskey Cocktails
In addition to pickle-flavored whiskey being a good alternative to a classic pickleback shot and an excellent addition to a Bloody Mary, there are many Whicked Pickle cocktail recipes to choose from. Most of these recipes use Irish whiskey and regular pickle juice to get the spiked pickle taste, but we substitute pickled whiskey like Whicked Pickle instead!
Pickled Whiskey Cocktail

The Pickled Whiskey Cocktail recipe from Better Homes & Gardens is like a pickly, spicy whiskey sour. It is well-balanced and packed full of flavor.
The Pickled Surfer
from Good Food Stories


The Pickled Surfer from Good Food Stories is a recipe inspired by a cocktail found in White Plains, NY, at a restaurant. It’s simply pickle juice, Irish whiskey, and lime juice with an Old Bay rim. However, we make it with Whicked Pickle, lime juice, and an Old Bay rim, and it just takes it up a notch.
Pickleback Cocktail
from The Urban Life
Since Whicked Pickle is modeled after a classic pickleback shot mixed with some heat, it goes great in the Pickleback Cocktail recipe from The Urban Life. This peppery shot is whicked!


Pickle Whiskey Cocktails

- Pickled Whiskey Cocktail
- The Pickled Surfer
- Pickleback Cocktail


