Malört proves once again that bad ideas make the best products
Chicago, IL – Halloween just got a little scarier and a lot more ridiculous. Chicago’s most infamous spirit is back in a form you can carry in your pocket. Malört Sucks hard candies, the fan-favorite treat (or trick) you didn’t know you needed, are back.
Yes, these are real.
Yes, they taste like Malört.
Yes, they have a surprisingly long aftertaste.
And yes, they come in a pocket-sized tin so you can carry the “flavor you love to hate” everywhere.
What started as an April Fool’s Day joke in 2024 exploded into a viral sensation when fans demanded the impossible: Malört-flavored candy. In April 2025, the bad idea became a reality and sold out instantly. Now, they’re back by popular demand. Perfect for pranking friends, shocking unsuspecting coworkers, or giving your Halloween candy bowl an “unexpected twist,” Malört Sucks hard candies deliver exactly what fans asked for: another bad idea that works.
The details (because somehow this is real):
? Available for purchase beginning October 13 (while supplies last)
? $6 per tin
? Sold exclusively at malort.com
ABOUT JEPPSON'S MALÖRT
Jeppson's Malört is named after Carl Jeppson, the Swedish immigrant who first distilled and popularized the distinctive liqueur in Chicago in the 1920s and throughout Prohibition. Known for its bitter taste, Malört has continued to grow in popularity throughout the decades. For many Chicagoans, it is a rite of passage. Today, Jeppson's Malört is a Chicago icon that is both revered and reviled. For more information on Jeppson's Malört, follow on Instagram @jeppsonsmalort.
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