Vinegar for pickling

I generally use pickling vinegar, which is 6%, or like Scarlet, white wine vinegar, at 6% if I want to add my own spices. Some cider vinegars can also be 6%. As I get older, I'm less inclined to add my own spice selection, mainly 'cos I can't be doing with the eye-watering aroma in the kitchen. It's nice to have a bottle that's ready to go, since I make pickles, rather than chutneys that need cooking for hours.