There's nothing wrong with a dill pickle. They are extremely popular and taste great. However, sometimes you want to try something different. It might be that the meal you're serving doesn't go well with classic dill pickles, or you might simply be in the mood for something different. Here are some unique pickles to try out. Gherkin While most pickles are made using cucumbers, these pickles are made using bur gherkins. Gherkins are related to cucumbers, but are much smaller.