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 and Reviled Spirit.”

 

It’s a business story. A love story. A marketing story. A Chicago story. I can’t recommend the book enough. In this episode, I talk with Josh Noel about the book and Malört history. 


To appropriately set the scene, we met at one of Chicago’s great neighborhood bars, Live Wire Lounge (3394 N. Milwaukee Avenue). Thanks to Dave and bartender Mikey Classic for their hospitality, and for turning down “Girl’s Got Rhythm” by AC/DC on the house system for the interview recording.

 

If you’ve ever wondered why Malört tastes the way it does or how on earth it became Chicago’s go-to rite of initiation, I encourage you to read the book. That said, start by watching/listening to the interview!

 

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Mal&ouml;rt existed long before you made your first &ldquo;Mal&ouml;rt face.&rdquo; The story of its survival and eventual 21st century triumph is a twisty, fascinating business story laid out in Josh Noel&rsquo;s new book, &ldquo;Mal&ouml;rt : The Redemption of a Revered and Reviled Spirit.&rdquo;
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It&rsquo;s a business story. A love story. A marketing story. A Chicago story. I can&rsquo;t recommend the book enough. In this episode, I talk with Josh Noel about the book and Mal&ouml;rt history.&nbsp;
 To appropriately set the scene, we met at one of Chicago&rsquo;s great neighborhood bars, Live Wire Lounge (3394 N. Milwaukee Avenue). Thanks to Dave and bartender Mikey Classic for their hospitality, and for turning down &ldquo;Girl&rsquo;s Got Rhythm&rdquo; by AC/DC on the house system for the interview recording.
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If you&rsquo;ve ever wondered why Mal&ouml;rt tastes the way it does or how on earth it became Chicago&rsquo;s go-to rite of initiation, I encourage you to read the book. That said, start by watching/listening to the interview!
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Car Con Carne is sponsored by Easy Automation: easy-automation.net
&nbsp;
Transform your living space with cutting-edge home automation. Experience seamless control over audio/video, lighting, climate, security, and more. Embrace the future of smart living &ndash; your home, your rules.
&nbsp;
Get a quote by visiting easy-automation.net, or give Dan a call at 630.730.3728
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Car Con Carne is an award-winning interview podcast hosted by legendary Chicago media personality James VanOsdol (Q101, WXRT, WGN, WLUP). Hosted in James's car, at live events, restaurants, brewpubs and recording studios, Car Con Carne offers engaging and honest conversations with people you want to know, mostly from the world of music.

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