{"product_id":"dill-pickle","title":"Dill Pickle","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDill Pickle Spirit – The Caesar Upgrade, Handcrafted in Alberta\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\nA dill pickle Caesar is the reason this bottle exists. Built on our premium corn-based spirit, Dill Pickle Spirit brings fresh dill, a hint of garlic, and clean brine straight into the glass — so you get real pickle character in every sip instead of a garnish doing all the work.\r\n\r\nNaturally gluten-free and handcrafted right here in Alberta, it swaps in for vodka one-for-one in your \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Caesar_(cocktail)\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eCaesar\u003c\/a\u003e and needs no pickle brine added. Whether it's brunch, a backyard barbecue, or a hockey night at home, this is the bottle that makes the drink.\r\n\r\nProduced in small batches at Badlands Distillery, each bottle reflects our commitment to quality ingredients, careful craftsmanship, and memorable flavour. It's become one of our most talked-about spirits.\r\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Badlands Dill Pickle Caesar\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\nRim a tall glass with celery salt and fill with ice. Add 2 oz Dill Pickle Spirit, 4 oz Clamato, three dashes of hot sauce, and two dashes of Worcestershire. Stir and garnish with a pickle spear, a celery stalk, and a lime wedge.\r\n\r\nThat's it — no pickle brine, no extra dill, no compensating. The spirit carries the flavour, so the drink stays clean instead of getting watery and over-salted the way a brine-topped Caesar does.\r\n\u003ch2\u003eDill Pickle Spirit Tasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\nThe first aroma is fresh dill, followed by garlic, cracked pepper, and clean brine. On the palate, you'll notice savoury pickle flavour with balanced acidity and a subtle salinity before finishing crisp, clean, and dry.\r\n\r\nUnlike many pickle-flavoured bottles built on a wheat base, our premium corn foundation is naturally smooth, letting the dill and garlic come through without harsh alcohol notes. At 35% alc.\/vol., it sits comfortably between a chilled shot and a cocktail base.\r\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Choose Our Dill Pickle Spirit?\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\nThis handcrafted favourite is made using premium corn-based spirit, making it naturally gluten-free while providing an exceptionally clean finish. Most dill pickle vodka on the shelf is built on a wheat base — ours isn't, which matters if you're avoiding gluten.\r\n\r\nEvery bottle is produced in Alberta using small-batch methods that focus on consistency, quality, and flavour. Instead of a one-note sour hit, it offers a balanced savoury profile designed to hold up against Clamato, hot sauce, and a loaded garnish.\r\n\u003ch2\u003eOther Ways to Drink It\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\nThe Caesar is the main event, but this spirit works well beyond it:\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003eServe ice-cold straight from the freezer.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003ePour a shot with a pickle spear back.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003eMix into a savoury Bloody Mary.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003eAdd a splash to a michelada.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003eTop with soda water and a squeeze of lemon.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003eUse it in a dirty martini in place of brine.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\nIts bold flavour makes it a favourite for brunch, backyard barbecues, tailgates, camping trips, and hockey nights at home.\r\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003e750 mL\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003e35% Alc.\/Vol.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003ePremium corn-based spirit (100% Alberta corn)\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003eNaturally gluten-free\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003eHandcrafted in small batches in Alberta, Canada\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I use it in place of vodka in a Caesar?\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\nYes — that's what it's built for. Swap it in one-for-one and skip the pickle brine you'd normally add.\r\n\u003ch3\u003eIs Dill Pickle Spirit gluten-free?\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\nYes. It is made from premium corn-based spirit and is naturally gluten-free.\r\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it sour?\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\nIt delivers savoury dill and garlic with clean, balanced acidity — briny rather than sharply sour, and it finishes dry.\r\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the alcohol content?\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\nDill Pickle Spirit is bottled at 35% alc.\/vol. in a 750 mL bottle.\r\n\u003ch3\u003eDo I still need Clamato?\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\nYes. This replaces the vodka in your Caesar, not the Clamato. It just means you don't need to reach for the pickle jar afterward.\r\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it make a good gift?\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\nAbsolutely. It's the bottle people don't expect, which makes it a favourite for birthdays, stocking stuffers, and anyone who takes their Caesar seriously.\r\n\u003ch2\u003eMore Gluten-Free Spirits from Badlands Distillery\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\nIf you enjoy our dill pickle spirit, explore more handcrafted gluten-free spirits from Badlands Distillery, including our vodka, our award-winning gin collection, and flavoured bottles like\r\n\u003ca href=\"\/product\/blood-orange\/\"\u003eBlood Orange Spirit\u003c\/a\u003e,\r\n\u003ca href=\"\/product\/apple-pie-spirit\/\"\u003eApple Pie Spirit\u003c\/a\u003e, and\r\n\u003ca href=\"\/product\/cherry-spirit\/\"\u003eCherry Spirit\u003c\/a\u003e. Every bottle is crafted in Alberta with the same dedication to quality, smoothness, and memorable flavour.","brand":"Badlands Distillery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52818861293880,"sku":null,"price":44.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1012\/0039\/6600\/files\/dill_pickle_1200.png?v=1787159516","url":"https:\/\/badlandsdistillery.ca\/products\/dill-pickle","provider":"Badlands Distillery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}