The Nizhny Novgorod nuclear power station is the only nuclear power station in the world that produces vodka. Within one of Russiaâs largest power producing plants the chinking of bottles resounds and every hour trucks loaded with Russiaâs traditional spirit and gin and tonic concoctions emerge through the plantâs gates. In what was built as the stationâs pressurisation section light alcoholic beverages are produced and stored, while in the neighbouring sector vodka is distilled. Head engineer Viktor Grachev explained: âThis section was for water purification and preparation. It was probably convenient to refit it for vodka production, thatâs why they chose it. The whole process of vodka production is carried out here, starting with the null cycle and ending with the finished product.â The Nizhny Novgorod atomic power station was built in 1986, fully equipped and ready for operation, but following the Chernobyl catastrophe operation plans were halted. It has never functioned as a nuclear power station and has become the largest producer of vodka in the Nizhny Novgorod Region.I'd bet there are plenty of nuclear power plants in Russia making Vodka. Nizhny Nov is probably the only one selling it commerically, however.
Posted by Hermetic 2/7/2002 5:08:35 PM "A surprisingly vigorous drink, with a strong finish. Overtones of oak and U235."
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