How Malört Became The Chicago Liqueur Everyone Loves To Hate - Chowhound

Static Media / Getty Bitter is a celebrated flavor in the world of alcohol: Cocktails are often balanced by bitter components and bitter aperitifs are drunk before a meal to stimulate the appetite. But what amount of bitter makes alcohol bad? While a question of taste preference is often subjective, many would agree that a divisive liqueur called Malört is bitter and harsh to the point of being gross. Despite…