SONO
1420 American Craft Distillers Vo Vodka is an ultra-premium
vodka handmade in South Norwalk, Connecticut and is America's first distillery
to incorporate hemp seed in its mashbill. Founded
in 2019, the double gold award winning distillery is earning kudos and
followers due to their exceptional products handcrafted in small batches. Their
Vo Vodka is a mixologist's dream to work with as it is hand distilled from a
blend of corn and cane and is sugar and gluten-free. It also took home a bronze
medal from the 2022 San Francisco World Spirits Competition. Cheers!
SONO 1420 American
Craft Distillers takes its SONO name from its location in historic South
Norwalk (SONO), Connecticut. The 1420 is a reference to, "On February 4,
1919, the Connecticut State House, 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."

Ted Dumbauld
We took a
tour of the SONO 1420 Distillery on Sunday, March 20, 2022, and met with
founder Ted Dumbauld. Located in the historic section of SONO, the distillery
is urban chic attractive with its 1800s industrial building featuring exposed
brick walls adorned with artwork by local artists. Patrons sitting at the wrap-around
long wood bar have views of the distillery's column stills, wood and metal
stools flank high-top tables, and there is a sitting area with a comfortable red
leather sofa and high-backed chairs perfect for relaxing with friends. There is
also outdoor seating and to complete the ambience there is a 1937 Chevy truck
parked in front of their building.
The
distillery had a soft launch in February 2019 and officially opened in April
2019. Their focus is creating ultra-premium, alternative grain, distilled
spirits and use hemp seeds in their mashbill. Their products include Vodkas, Gins,
a Bourbon made with 75% corn, 15% rye, and 5 % hemp; and a Rye made with 75%
rye, 15% corn, and 5% hemp. During our visit we learned that they hand distill
their Vo Vodka from a blend of cane and corn that is vapor infused which gives
it slightly sweet notes without any artificial flavors or artificial
sweeteners.

Blake Poon - Mixologist
Their
Tasting Room has intriguing craft cocktails and after tasting products neat, we
indulged in a Cucumber Gimlet (2 ounces Bangtail Gin, 1 Ounce Cucumber Juice, 0.75-ounce
fresh squeezed lime juice, and 0.50-ounce rosemary syrup), and their Hemped
Sour (2 ounces SONO1420 Hemped Rye, 0.50-ounce honey ginger syrup, 0.75-ounce
fresh squeezed lemon juice, 0.50-ounce pineapple juice), which showcased the
high-quality and versatility of their products.

Cucumbuer Gimlet
We returned
to the distillery on April 7, 2022, for an artist reception featuring the works
of 6 local artists, Alder Crocker, Britt Blair, Stephen
Goldstein, M.C. Hewlett, Vic DeCrow, and photographer Peter
Mendelson, all of whose art is featured on limited editions of Vo Vodka.

The Artists
It was an
evening of merriment, discussing the intriguing artwork with the artists
including Stephen Goldstein's use of old license plates incorporated into his
works, great cocktails, and making new friends. SONO 1420 American Craft
Distillers is more than a distillery with exceptional products, it is also a
happening, a place for enjoying cool cocktails and conversation with friends,
as well as special events held year-round.

Artist - Stephen Goldstein
Vo Vodka Tasting
and Cocktail Recipes
SONO 1420
Vo Vodka Product and Bottle Information: Their Vo
Vodka is sugar and gluten-free and was a 2022 San Francisco World Spirits
Competition Bronze Winner. It is made in small batches, and is hand distilled
from a blend of corn and cane, with no artificial flavors. Average analysis per
1.5 fluid ounces, 97 calories, 0 grams carbs, 0 grams protein, 0 grams fat, and
0 grams sugar. 40% alcohol, 80-proof."
Tasting Notes: Velvety soft on the palate with a rich, creamy mouthfeel and
lingering slightly spicy finish.
Luxury
Experience was "in the kitchen and behind the bar®" creating incredibly special
handcrafted cocktails and a culinary recipe to tempt your palate and inspire
your own creations using SONO 1420 American Craft Distillers Vo Vodka.
The
Cocktail Menu
Luxury
Experience - SONO Shimmer
Luxury
Experience - SONO Secrets
Luxury
Experience - SONO Café
The
Cocktail Recipes
Luxury
Experience - SONO Shimmer was inspired by the
art of M.C. Hewlett, whose Heart painting was featured on the label of a
limited edition of Vo Vodka (February 2022). The original painting had textural
layers and varying shades of pinks and reds and shimmered with diamond dust.

Artist - M. C. Hewlett
We named
our cocktail Luxury Experience - SONO Shimmer which is made with
SONO 1420 Vo Vodka and Shimmerwood Razz Lime Seltzer. Combined with
muddled raspberries with sugar and fresh lime juice, this cocktail is
summertime delicious and sparkles with a pretty rose and hibiscus sugar rim.
Luxury
Experience - SONO Shimmer
Yield: 1 cocktail
Glass Used: Rocks Glass
Cocktail
Ingredients:
1.50
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Ounces
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2.00
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Ounces
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0.50
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Ounce
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Lime Juice, freshly squeezed
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3
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Large
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Red Raspberries
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2
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Tablespoons
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Sugar
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Fresh raspberries, garnish
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Rose and Hibiscus Sugar Rim (see instructions)
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Method for
the Lime and Floral Sugar Rim: Place a
small amount of dried rose petals in a coffee grinder or blender and process
until finely ground. Pour into a bowl and add sugar.
Place dried
hibiscus flowers (sold as Flor de Jamaica) and process as with the dried rose
petals. Pour ground hibiscus flowers into a small bowl and mix with sugar. Mix
a small amount of both floral sugars and pour onto a small plate large enough
to roll your rocks glass in.
Using a
pastry brush "paint a narrow rim on the outside of your rocks glass, then roll
the glass in the floral sugars. This can be done ahead and can sit for several
hours, making this perfect for a bar or party.
Method for
the cocktail: Add the raspberries, sugar, and
0.50-ounce of fresh lime juice to a mixing glass and muddle to break down the
raspberries and dissolve the sugar. Add the SONO1420 Vo Vodka and Shimmerwood
Beverages Razz Lime Shimmer Seltzer and stir well. Pour into an ice-filled,
sugar-rimmed rocks glass. Garnish with fresh raspberries.
Luxury
Experience - SONO Secrets was inspired by the
paintings of artist Alder Crocker, whose paintings are full of little
secret icons and signs that tell a story, and his painting is also featured on
a limited edition of Vo Vodka. We wanted our cocktail to have its own little
secrets for you to discover. For SONO Secrets, we combined SONO 1420 Vo
Vodka, Domaine de Canton Ginger Liqueur, White Claw Hard Seltzer,
Goya Mango Nectar, ripe mango, sugar, and a
half a slice of jalapeno to give this cocktail its slightly spicy secret
finish.

Artwork - Alder Crocker
Luxury
Experience - SONO Secrets
Yield: 1 cocktail
Glass Used: Rocks Glass
Cocktail
Ingredients:
1.50
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Ounces
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0.25
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Ounce
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1.25
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Ounces
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1.00
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Ounce
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2
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Tablespoons
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Ripe Mango
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1
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Teaspoon
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Sugar
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0.50
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Slice
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Jalapeno
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Cape Gooseberries, Cubed Mango, garnish
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Artist - Alder Crocker & Debra C. Argen
Method: In a mixing glass, muddle the ripe mango, sugar, and jalapeno until
smooth. Top with the rest of the ingredients. Pour into ice-filled rocks glass
and garnish Cape Gooseberries and cubed mango on a skewer wrapped with chive
for an added pop of color.
Luxury
Experience - SONO Café was inspired by the
paintings of artist Vic DeCrow, whose paintings have lovely earth tones,
and her work was featured on the label of the March 2022 limited edition of Vo
Vodka. Our cocktail combines SONO 1420 Vo Vodka with La Colombe Mocha Coffee Draft Latte, D&G
Genuine Jamaican Crème Soda, and Half & Half, and tastes like a spirited
"Egg Cream." We added extra polish by rimming the snifter glass with Nutella and
instant coffee. Serve over ice as a perfect finale to a great dinner or anytime
that you want a little coffee "pick-me-up."

Artist - Vic DeCrow
Luxury
Experience - SONO Café
Yield: 1 cocktail
Glass Used: Snifter Glass
Cocktail
Ingredients:
1.50
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Ounces
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2.00
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Ounces
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1.00
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Ounce
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D&G Genuine Jamaican Crème Soda
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0.50
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Ounce
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Half & Half
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Nutella and
instant coffee to rim glass
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Method for
cocktail: Spoon a small amount of Nutella onto a
small plate. Gently swirl rim of glass into the Nutella. Add a small amount of
instant coffee to a small plate, then swirl the Nutella rim in the coffee. Set
aside. Mix cocktail ingredients in a
mixing glass and pour into prepared ice-filled snifter glass.

SONO 1420 Distillery
SONO 1420
American Craft Distillers Products
SONO 1420
American Craft Distillers hand craft their Vo Vodkas, whiskies, and gins in
small batches. Their Vodkas include Vo Vodka, Bo - Blood Orange Vodka, Le -
Lemon Vodka, and We - Woodruff and Elderflower. They also make three Whiskeys:
1420 BBN, 1420 Hemped Rye Spirit, and Blaze (Cinnamon Flavored Whisky), and
three Gins: Sindica Bangtail Gin, Sindica Skysail Gin, and Sindica Midnight
Gin, and ready-to-drink cocktails.

Photographer - Peter Mendelson
Retail
Store Hours: Monday - Friday from 10:00 am until
4:00 pm. Tasting Room Cocktail Hours: Friday from 10:00 am until 8:00
pm, Saturday from 1:00 pm until 8:00 pm, and Sunday from 12:30 pm until 6:30
pm.
To learn
more SONO 140 American Craft Distillers' delectable product line please visit
their website: www.SONO1420.com.

Relax outside with a cocktail
Cheers, its
cocktail time!
SONO 1420
American Craft Distillers
19 Day
Street
Norwalk,
Connecticut 06854
United
States
Telephone:
+1-203-635-2100
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