Louisville-based Copper & Kings American Brandy Co. is holding a launch party to celebrate a very limited release, small batch, artisanal gin, Stray Cat Gin. Double distilled in a Vendome copper pot still, the apple brandy-based spirit was made with classic gin botanicals and aged in a medium-char Serbian juniper barrel for 12 months. It is non-chill filtered and unadulterated by any post distillation infusion of flavor or color. The launch party will be held at the Butchertown distillery, 1121 E. Washington St., Friday, Aug. 28 at 7 p.m. Distillers Brandon O'Daniel and Alan Bishop will discuss Copper & Kings’ unique, small batch gin distillation and barrel aging techniques.

Only 750 bottles (375mL each) will be produced and sold at the distillery store, with a tiny selection available for superlative bars and liquor stores. The original fine art label is illustrated by renowned Louisville artist Douglas Miller, who will be present at the launch to sign bottles.