SoNo 1420 Announces New Distribution Partnership with Murphy, a Connecticut-Based Fine Wine, Spirits & Beer Distributor
April 8, 2025
March 28, Norwalk, CT: Ted Dumbauld, the founder and master distiller of SoNo 1420, America’s Maritime Distillery, located in the coastal city of South Norwalk, CT, announced today the brand’s partnership with Murphy Distributors of Connecticut. The brand, which introduced its small-batch, handcrafted whiskey in 2019, now joins an extensive portfolio of premium spirits and outside representation under the Murphy umbrella.
SoNo 1420, a veteran-owned and operated company and award-winning distillery, offers an expanded spirits portfolio that includes double gold medal-winning bourbons, nationally ranked vodkas (Wine Enthusiast 2024 Top 100 Spirits), ready-to-drink vodka-based cocktails, innovative Threesome Ready-to-Mix Cocktails, and botanical gins. In its early days, SoNo 1420’s sales were driven by both e-commerce and on-site sales at the distillery’s retail shop. Its subsequent presence within the Connecticut hospitality industry and on independent and big-box retail shelves catapulted the brand to a whole new level.
“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,” says Ted. “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.”
Murphy Distributors, a prominent Connecticut-based distributor, has established a strong reputation for introducing premium, small-batch, and local brands to the market since its inception in 2008. With a mission focused on discernment, Murphy carefully curates its portfolio by selecting products that align with the goals of its customers, both on-premise and off-premise.
"Partnering with SoNo 1420 enables us to offer our customers a taste of locally crafted spirits that are both innovative and rooted in tradition," says 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.”
“SoNo 1420 is evolving beyond just a spirits producer,” says Ted. “We’re pioneering a new category at the intersection of cannabis and beverage alcohol, offering unique experiences through our award-winning products and our destination distillery in South Norwalk. We recently became the first certified manufacturer of hemp-derived THC beverages by the Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection and will launch, in partnership with Murphy, our first federally legal THC beverage in Q2.
2025 is shaping up to be an exciting year for SoNo 1420. In addition to the Murphy distribution partnership, the brand has expanded its distillery and Tasting Room concept, producing an active schedule of public events. 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 to the SoNo 1420 experience. The Tasting Room is also available for private bookings, providing a truly unique backdrop for milestone celebrations and corporate events.
SONO 1420 Distillery and Tasting Room
19 Day Street, South Norwalk, CT 06854
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