If you’ve ever had Malort, then you know this is an apt description.

“Described as tasting like “baby aspirin wrapped in grapefruit peel, tied up with rubber bands” “

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The unlikely rise of Malört as Chicago’s drink — WBEZ Chicago

Malört’s ascendancy happened more recently than you might think. And a lot of it comes down to one man.