Cult Classic

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A bottle of Jeppson's Malört on a bar counter in a Chicago speakeasy, with people toasting in the background.

Malört Liquor Shots: Chicago's Bitter Cult Classic Evolves

For decades, Malört was sold door-to-door as 'medicinal alcohol' throughout Prohibition, making it the only legal wormwood product in America until 2008.

Shira Golan·May 24, 2026