Newfoundland brothers bottle fog to make eco-friendly vodka
Newfoundland brothers are converting the province's dense fog into smooth, environmentally friendly vodka
Fog is an ordinary sight in Atlantic Canada. It can obscure your vision, but it's mostly harmless—and now, it's also drinkable.
After fleeing the Fort McMurray flames in 2016, Bill Tuff returned to Newfoundland. On one misty day, his wife looked about and said, "I like how wet it is here. I'll never complain about the fog again."
That's when Bill had the idea of 'Fog Vodka'.
Photo courtesy Fog Distillery CO.
"If we take fog, turn it back into water and then use that water to make vodka, I think that'd be a pretty cool idea," said Bill.
With the help of his brother Kenny, the duo got the idea moving—fast and steadily, much like the fog itself.
Newfoundland has around 100 to 110 foggy days a year, though Kenny laughs that people may claim it feels like more.
It is regarded one of the foggiest places on Earth, making it a great location for collecting water from the air.
The brothers use technology designed for water-scarce coastal deserts and high-altitude regions.
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As the fog flows through a fine mesh net, it reaches its dew point and the droplets are collected using only wind and natural movement, with no energy needed.
Before being used in production, the water is tested to ensure that it meets all food and safety standards.
Bill describes the result as a refined and silky vodka with a faint sweet note.
While the drink may go down easily, Bill provides one additional warning: "Be cautious about how much you consume in one sitting—or it's your memory that may be foggy the next morning."
Copy edited by Fredrick Reyes, a digital writer for The Weather Network.