Filthy Blue Cheese Olives 8OZ

Filthy Blue Cheese Olives 8OZ are premium hand-stuffed cocktail olives filled with Wisconsin blue cheese, sold in an 8 oz jar. Naturally cured for four months in salt and water — rather than the four-day chemical cure used for commodity olives — these garnishes earned an "A" rating from Drinkhacker, which called the product "another winner."

Quick Facts: Size: 8 oz  |  Type: Cocktail Garnish  |  Filling: Wisconsin Blue Cheese  |  Cured: 4 Months, Natural Brine  |  Hand Stuffed in Miami

Production & Heritage

Filthy Food has built its reputation on bar-quality garnishes that treat the cocktail olive as more than an afterthought. Each olive is naturally cured over four months using only salt and water, a slow process that develops depth and tenderness without the harsh chemical shortcuts standard in mass production. The olives are then hand stuffed with premium Wisconsin blue cheese in Miami and packed in an oil-free proprietary brine designed to keep flavor intact without leaving a slick film on the surface of your drink.

Tasting Notes

Aroma: Clean, briny olive with a faint tang of aged blue cheese underneath. The brine carries a savory complexity that signals quality before the first bite.

Taste: The olive itself is mild and almost buttery on entry, yielding quickly to the sharp, unctuous Wisconsin blue cheese at the center. The brine contributes a bright vinegar note that stays on the right side of acerbic, balancing the richness of the cheese with measured acidity and a layered saltiness.

Finish: Creamy blue cheese lingers with a pleasant sharpness that fades into clean, savory brine. No oily residue or metallic aftertaste — just a long, satisfying umami close.

How to Use Filthy Blue Cheese Olives

Drop one to three olives into a well-chilled Dirty Martini — the oil-free brine means you can splash it directly into the shaker without clouding the drink or adding unwanted slickness.

• Dirty Martini: The classic application; the savory brine and blue cheese amplify a gin or vodka martini with a rich, umami backbone.
• Gibson (variation): Swap the traditional cocktail onion for a blue cheese olive to add body and a sharper savory dimension.
• Bloody Mary: Skewer alongside celery and pickled vegetables for a garnish that holds its own against tomato juice and hot sauce.

Beyond cocktails, these olives work as a standalone snack or as part of a charcuterie board alongside cured meats and crusty bread.

Best For

• Upgrading a home martini setup with a bar-quality garnish
• Building a curated cocktail gift basket for an olive lover
• Stocking a home bar for entertaining guests who appreciate details
• Adding a savory, cheese-forward element to a charcuterie spread

Frequently Asked Questions

What do Filthy Blue Cheese Olives taste like? The olives are mild and buttery with a rich, sharp Wisconsin blue cheese center, balanced by a bright, complex brine that is savory and tangy without being harsh.

How do Filthy Blue Cheese Olives compare to Mezzetta Blue Cheese Stuffed Olives? Filthy olives are naturally cured for four months in salt and water and hand stuffed in Miami, while Mezzetta uses a more conventional production process. The longer cure gives the Filthy version a notably softer olive texture and more nuanced brine.

Are Filthy Blue Cheese Olives good for Dirty Martinis? They are one of the most popular premium garnishes for Dirty Martinis; the oil-free brine can be added directly to the cocktail shaker for clean, savory depth without making the drink greasy.

Where are Filthy Blue Cheese Olives made? Filthy Blue Cheese Olives are hand stuffed in Miami, Florida, using olives that have been naturally cured for four months and filled with premium Wisconsin blue cheese.

What foods pair well with Filthy Blue Cheese Olives? Prosciutto and salami complement the salty, cheesy profile; crusty sourdough bread provides a textural contrast; marcona almonds echo the buttery quality of the olive; and sharp cheddar or aged Gouda create a layered cheese experience on a garnish board.

What sizes do Filthy Blue Cheese Olives come in? The standard retail size is the 8 oz jar, which provides enough olives for multiple rounds of cocktails or snacking.

Are Filthy Blue Cheese Olives worth the price? Filthy positions as a premium cocktail garnish tier above supermarket brands, and the four-month natural curing process, hand-stuffing, and quality of the Wisconsin blue cheese justify the step up for anyone serious about their martini or home bar presentation.

Why Filthy Blue Cheese Olives?

The four-month natural cure is the defining detail — it produces an olive with a softer, more buttery texture and a brine with layered savory complexity that chemical-cured alternatives simply cannot match. The Wisconsin blue cheese filling is sharp and creamy rather than crumbly or bland, and the oil-free brine means every component can pull double duty as both garnish and cocktail ingredient. Drinkhacker's "A" rating reflects what bartenders and home cocktail enthusiasts have recognized: these olives treat the garnish as an integral part of the drink, not an afterthought.