IAPSACT Hosts Annual Cricket Tournament

The Indian American Package Store Association of Connecticut (IAPSACT) hosted its fourth annual cricket tournament and summer social event for its members and trade guests at Pratt & Whitney Aircraft Club in East Hartford on Aug. 10. IAPSACT was created by a group of Connecticut package store retailers with the goal of providing “a united voice,” networking, social engagement, advocacy and resource sharing for package store owners of Indian descent, who make up an estimated 60% of the 1,200 permittees in the state. The networking and fundraising event was also a showcase of beer, spirits and ready-to-drink beverages from a variety of supporting suppliers and distributors. The friendly tournament and summer carnival was enjoyed among 12 teams on a knockout basis, with Team Sun Cruiser, led by Nish Patel and KP Patel of Wine Beer Mart in Wethersfield, named the day’s winner. Numerous state wholesalers, suppliers and brands supported the event, along with dozens of showcased food providers.

: The Indian American Package Store Association of Connecticut (IAPSACT) hosted its fourth annual cricket tournament and summer social event at Pratt & Whitney Aircraft Club in East Hartford on Aug. 10.

: The IAPSACT Board at the organization’s fourth annual cricket tournament on Aug. 10.

: The friendly tournament was enjoyed among 12 teams on a knockout basis.

: The 2025 winning cricket team, Team Sun Cruiser, led by Nish Patel and KP Patel, Wine Beer Mart, Wethersfield.

: Anish Panchal, Country Liquors, Bolton and KP Patel, Wine Beer Mart, Wethersfield.

: Connecticut Distributors, Inc.’s Brendan Casey, High Noon Brand Specialist; Steve Slota, Considine Division Sales Director; and Spencer Slota, Anchor Division Sales Representative.

: Ashley Thompson, Brand Ambassador; Lisa Panteleakos, Regional Sales Manager, The Finnish Long Drink; and Jessica Strickland, Brand Ambassador.

: Brand Ambassador Mark Peralta showcasing Wynk Mandarin Pomelo Seltzer + THC.

: Jayesh Brahmbhatt showcasing Good Fucking Wine Cabernet Sauvignon and Vincent Melita, MD&S Distributors highlighting Root Out Root Beer Flavored Whisky.

: Brand Ambassador Nate Smith showcasing Monaco Black Raspberry Vodka Cocktail.

: Vickie Jensen, Ace Distributing with Hodori Peach Soju, Fior di Pistacchio Liqueur, Dutchcraft Vodka and Old Monk Coffee XO Rum.

: Jesse Springer, Sales Representative, New England Brewing Co.

: Andreas Soju, Murphy Distributors highlighting SoNo 1420 Blaze Blazin’ Peaches Lemonade and Lenny’s Half & Half.

: John Henry, Partner, El Buho Mezcal showcasing El Buho Espadin Mezcal and Steve Turpak, Stormalong Cider highlighting Stormalong Light of the Sun Hard Seltzer.