Chili-infused Malort at Noon Whistle Brewing in Lombard
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Noon Whistle: ‘Who wants chili-infused Malort?’ Everyone: ___ (Episode 1085)

I’m back at Noon Whistle’s Lombard Brewpub (800 E. Roosevelt) for this one. They’ve pulled me back with yet another mad scientist idea. I’ve had cicada-infused Malort there. I choked down Garlic Butterlort, still an all-time low taste experience. And…

Josh Noel, author of “Malört : The Redemption of a Revered and Reviled Spirit," on Car Con Carne
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The Malört episode, with author Josh Noel (Episode 1014)

Malört existed long before you made your first “Malört face.” The story of its survival and eventual 21st century triumph is a twisty, fascinating business story laid out in Josh Noel’s new book, “Malört : The Redemption of a Revered…

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Malört: When you need to unfriend someone in person. CH Distillery owner Tremaine Atkinson (Episode 535)

Malört: Turning taste-buds into taste-foes for generations. CH Distillery owner/head distiller Tremaine Atkinson joins me to talk about the most “Chicago” spirit of all.  We also cover plenty of CH history, too.