Pickling - cramming too much in and using just vinegar

[redser]

Hi - I made a spiced vinegar from a recipe to pickle some cucumbers and was wondering what it would be like if I just used malt vinegar on its own. Time is tight so it would be much easier. Would it just taste awful?
Also, I really crammed the cucumber slices in. Was wondering then if that was a bad thing. Maybe some the slices would not be touching the vinegar and not get pickeled/preserved correctly?
Cheers

[veggiechicken]

Does this help? http://www.growfruitandveg.co.uk/gra...vinegar-2.html

[redser]

Yes thanks. I'll just try it so and see if a little sugar helps if it's too vinegary.

[Two_Sheds]

malt vinegar is a pretty harsh taste, but if you like it, do it.

imo, wine vinegar with a few spices in it is best