Malort: The Redemption of a Revered and Reviled Spirit

“As I am someone who has grown to actually like Malört, you may doubt my taste. But Josh Noel’s exploration of this most maligned spirit is funny, fascinating, and surprisingly delicious.” —John Hodgman, comedian and author of Medallion Status

• A Top 4 Finalist for the Tales of the Cocktail Spirited Award for Best New Book on Drinks Culture, History, or Spirits
• Short-Listed by the Chicago Review of Books for Nonfiction Book of the Year 2025

Malört may be the worst thing you’ll ever taste.
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