The Indian American Package Store Association of Connecticut (IAPSACT) hosted its third annual cricket tournament and summer social event for its members and trade guests at Pratt & Whitney Aircraft Club in East Hartford on Aug. 11. 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 Divyesh Patel from Ocean Discount Wine & Spirits, New London, named the day’s winner. Numerous wholesalers, suppliers and brands supported the event, including Pitch sponsors High Noon; Diageo; Allan S. Goodman; Brescome Barton; Slocum & Sons and Eder Bros., Inc.; Brown-Forman; Martignetti Companies; Mancini Beverage; Campari Group; and Star Distributors, Inc., along with dozens of showcased supplier brands and food providers.
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- The Indian American Package Store Association of Connecticut (IAPSACT) hosted its third annual cricket tournament and social event at Pratt & Whitney Aircraft Club in East Hartford on Aug. 11.
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- The IAPSACT Board at the organization’s third annual cricket tournament on Aug. 11.
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- The friendly tournament was enjoyed among 12 teams on a knockout basis.
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- Girish Patel, Bottle Stop Wine & Spirit Superstore and Director, Executive Committee, IAPSACT addresses guests.
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- At the mic, Abhin Sheth, Spokesperson, Advisory Committee, IAPSACT.
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- Brand Ambassadors Judy Torre and Tania Arroyo highlighting Happy Thursday Spiked Refreshers.
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- Brand Ambassador Nayda Flores showcasing Rupee Mango Wheat Ale and Basmati Rice Lager.
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- Brand Ambassadors Lindsey Duggan and Jen Arnobaldi showcasing High Noon Vodka Seltzer and High Noon Vodka Iced Tea.
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- Mike Pinto, SoNo 1420; Sam Shah, Sammy’s Buy Rite Liquors; and Bhaumik Shah.
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- Murphy Distributors’ Paul Flynn highlighting Cazcabel Coffee Liqueur and Tim Clarke showcasing Cazcabel Tequila Blanco and Lenny’s Lemonade.
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- Noah Bonner, Brand Ambassador; Steve Turpak, Stormalong Cider; Tussar Shah; and Ankur Parikh.
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- Matt Kaczynski; Jessica Strickland, Brand Ambassador; and Lisa Panteleakos, Regional Sales Manager, The Finnish Long Drink.
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- Arun Lillaney, Liquor World; Karishma Lillaney, Liquor World; and Vincent Melita, MD&S Distributors showcasing Root Out Whisky.
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- Brand Ambassador Zach Heart showcasing Monaco Cocktails in Knockout Punch and Lime Crush.
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- Martha Outlaw, Co-founder and Chief Marketing Officer, Barrelsmith.
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- Brand Ambassador Ryan Riggs highlighting Smoke Lab Vodka.
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- Brand Ambassadors Heather Kolodiej and Jonathan Davies showcasing Tuck Gin.
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- Brand Ambassadors Ashley Thompson and Arian Patel showcasing Junglee Craft Cocktails.
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- Brand Ambassadors Janet Feliciano and Maddy Delgado showcasing Patrón Silver Tequila.
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- Brand Ambassador Lisa Parks showcasing Loyal 9 Lemonade.
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- Kevin Frey, Two Roads Brewing Company highlighting Two Roads Road 2 Ruin Zero and Flavortown Spiked Tiki Town Tropical Punch.
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- Jesse Springer, New England Brewing Co. highlighting New England Tropical Trash Berliner Weiss.
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- Will Desousa, Samuel Adams highlighting Sun Cruiser Iced Tea Vodka.
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- Brand Ambassador Janet Meyers showcasing Código 1530 Reposado Tequila and RIPE Bar Juice in Classic Paloma.
Photos by Michael Leung.
