Our Story
What’s in a Name?
On February 4, 1919, the Connecticut State Senate, by a vote of 14 to 20, failed to ratify the 18th Amendment, making Connecticut the first – of only two - states to defeat Prohibition. The distillery chose the number "1420” as a nod to the revolutionary spirit embodied by this vote and to symbolize the rights of personal freedom for which the brand stands. The “SoNo” pays homage to the distillery’s home, South Norwalk CT, and its storied, prohibition past.
America's Maritime Distillery
SoNo 1420 is situated within the Historic Maritime Harbor of South Norwalk along Connecticut’s salt water Long Island Sound, home to prohibition “rum runners” of old and New England’s largest working oyster boat fleet of today, famous Copps Island Oysters.
Premium and
Award-Winning
Located in historic Maritime South Norwalk on the CT shoreline, SoNo 1420’s pioneering whiskey mashbill and innovative distilling and barrel aging practices create an excellent nutty flavor paired with an exquisitely smooth, Double Gold award-winning profile.
BLAZE, another Double Gold winner, is a cinnamon bourbon preferred by real bourbon drinkers, crafted in small batches and handmade. First-of-a-kind Threesome Cocktails are always fresh and ensure a perfect bartender pour. And our vodka ready-to-drink cocktails are made with 100% natural ingredients.
