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Don’t Underestimate Jepson’s Malort

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This is an infamous drink Chicagoans are definitely proud of. Many visitors who have tried it have made the most ridiculous faces, which are well documented. It is like an initiation rite for out-of-towners, domestic or otherwise.Lots of locals use it to test the resolve of their visitors. Jepson’s Malort is a brand of bask liquor long produced in Chicago. Malort is the Sweedish word for wormwood, and is a bitter-flavored type of liquor. It can be found in Chicago taverns and liquor stores. Chicagoans consider drinking Malort as a tradition for erasing past mistakes. If you are adventurous and have a strong stomach, do give it a try. But you have have been forewarned, enjoy Chicago’s finest (drink that is).