Few spirits inspire such a mix of fear, fascination, and fierce loyalty as Malört, the bitter, herbaceous liquor that has become Chicago’s unofficial badge of honor—and a test of courage for ...

Love it or hate it, Malort is uniquely Chicago and sure to get an intense reaction whenever it's brought out. Now author Josh Noel has written a book about the bitter liquor called "Malort ...

“It might have been Malort. I just couldn’t get the taste ... “It’s in a beautiful bottle, and it stands out in the liquor store,” he says. “People might buy it at first because ...