Now, we do like a juicy wally (gherkin) with our cod'n'chips but necking the brine in which they are packed is another thing. Our American cousins have...
All time favorite of mine. Love at first slup... The Irish (West Cork) is ok here. Bourbon (bonded) is tops for me. Rye (tried with Sazerac brand) seems appropriate (but bonded, and the 'spicier' the better, instead), and was almost as good as with bourbon. I'm using the brine from my jar of Ba-Tampte Half Sour pickles out of Brooklyn. On point. It's all about the spice.