Jeppson’s Malort Liqueur Ugly Christmas Sweater Black Red White Knit Pattern Holiday Pullover With Chicago Drink Bottles And Snowflakes

Jeppson's Malort Liqueur Ugly Christmas Sweater Black Red White Knit Pattern Holiday Pullover With Chicago Drink Bottles And Snowflakes

This Jeppson’s Malört Ugly Christmas Sweater celebrates one of Chicago’s most iconic and culturally significant beverages, a wormwood-based liqueur with a storied history dating back to the 1920s when Swedish immigrant Carl Jeppson first created it during Prohibition. Originally sold door-to-door as a medicinal tonic to rid the body of stomach worms and parasites, Jeppson’s Malört avoided federal regulation because authorities concluded nobody would drink such a bitter concoction recreationally. The liqueur features wormwood as its primary ingredient, delivering an intensely bitter flavor profile with subtle herbal notes of rosemary and muted citrus undertones that have earned it a reputation as an acquired taste and a rite of passage for Chicagoans. After changing hands multiple times and being produced in various locations including Kentucky and Florida, Jeppson’s Malört was acquired by Chicago-based CH Distillery in 2018, with production returning to the Windy City in 2019, strengthening its local roots and cultural significance. This holiday pullover features a festive black, red, and white knit pattern adorned with Malört bottles and snowflakes, making it the perfect conversation starter for anyone who embraces Chicago’s stubborn spirit and authentic character. The sweater design pays homage to what has become more than just a bitter shot—it’s a badge of pride for Chicagoans, an emblem of the city’s resilience, and a cultural phenomenon that transformed from sitting on back shelves of dive bars to becoming synonymous with Chicago’s identity. Whether worn to holiday parties, trivia nights, or casual gatherings, this ugly Christmas sweater connects wearers to the community that embraces authenticity and celebrates the notorious “Malört face” reaction that has made this liqueur famous throughout the city and increasingly across the United States as CH Distillery expanded distribution in the early 2020s. Perfect for those who appreciate Chicago history, Swedish heritage, or simply enjoy showcasing their love for one of America’s most polarizing and beloved local spirits, this sweater represents a unique intersection of holiday tradition and Chicago bar culture.​

Product Details:

• Comfortable and versatile, this sweater is perfect on its own or as a layer under a blazer or jacket.
• This casual wardrobe-essential comes in a lightweight fabric perfect for comfortable everyday wear.
• Suitable for special occasions such as Christmas, birthday, celebration, housewarming gift.
• Material: Polyester and spandex is used to react to your body’s temperature, thus keeping you warm in the Winter.
• Dye-sublimation printing.
• For all ages.
• EU warranty – 2 years.

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