SoNo 1420, America’s Maritime Distillery, located in the coastal city of South Norwalk, CT, announced a new partnership with Murphy Distributors of Connecticut. The brand, which introduced its small-batch, handcrafted whiskey in 2019, now joins a portfolio of premium spirits and outside representation under the Murphy umbrella.
Veteran-owned and operated, SoNo 1420’s portfolio includes double gold medal-winning bourbons, nationally ranked vodkas (Wine Enthusiast 2024 Top 100 Spirits), ready-to-drink vodka-based cocktails, Threesome Ready-to-Mix Cocktails and botanical gins.
“Our partnership with Matt Murphy and his team at Murphy Distributors of CT marks a significant milestone for SoNo 1420. It allows us to broaden our reach across Connecticut, bringing our unique, award-winning, maritime-influenced whiskeys, vodkas, and ready-to-drink cocktails to a wider audience of discerning consumers,” said Ted Dumbauld, founder and master distiller of SoNo 1420, in a news release. “This move signifies SoNo 1420’s transition from a local craft distillery to a recognized player in the Connecticut spirits market. It’s a testament to the quality and innovation of our products, and a step towards our goal of becoming a leading brand throughout Connecticut and beyond.”
“Partnering with SoNo 1420 enables us to offer our customers a taste of locally crafted spirits that are both innovative and rooted in tradition,” added Matthew Murphy, president of Murphy Distributors. “Their dedication to quality aligns perfectly with our commitment to providing exceptional beverage options, especially those crafted right here in Connecticut.”
In addition to the Murphy distribution partnership, SoNo 1420 has expanded its distillery and Tasting Room concept, according to the company. Activations run the gamut from live music with their Acoustic SoNo series to comedy and karaoke nights, bourbon battle events, mixology classes and distillery tours and tastings, with more being added soon.
