Metaxa, 7 Stars, The Original Greek Spirit, 70cl

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Seven-year double pots stilled brandy, aromatic Muscat wine, rose petals, and Mediterranean herbs. Taste notes Aged up to 7 years give Metaxa 7 Stars a spirit of distinction. Medium amber colour; floral aromas with hints of orange peel , plums, spice and vanilla; sweet notes on the palate with a long intense finish. Metaxa is Greece’s oldest and most prestigious spirit. It is a unique blend of fine wine distillates, brandy, and Muscat wines, aged in oak casks for at least five years. Metaxa is a smooth, mellow drink that can be enjoyed on its own or mixed with other beverages.

Metaxa 7 Stars takes it up a notch with a sweeter honeyed note, and the 12 Stars offer a light hint of citrus. Still, the Grande Fine infuses all the Stars in a stunning decanter that tastes incredible and makes a gorgeous gift.A unique sensation on the palate with sweet spice, dry prune, a hint of grape syrup, and subtle oak. Best Served The white in the design represents Cycladic architecture, the blue for the Aegean Sea, and the bright gold for the sun. The exact amount of passion went into blending the Metaxa 12 Stars to interpret the Greek culture with this one-of-a-kind dark amber spirit. Ingredients to-15-year double pots stilled brandies, aromatic Muscat wine, rose petals, and Mediterranean herbs. Taste notes Metaxa is a Greek amber-coloured spirit created in 1888 by Spyros Metaxa. Officially not brandy or cognac, Metaxa is a blend of Muscat wine and aged brandies (wine distillates) combined in Limousin oak casks. Mediterranean botanicals are added to the finishing process for additional aroma and taste. What Does Metaxa Taste Like? Pork is a rich, fatty meat that pairs well with the smooth flavor of Metaxa. Try serving pork chops with mashed potatoes and gravy, and top it all off with a glass of Metaxa. Cheese

Metaxa should be stored in a cool, dark place. Once opened, Metaxa will last for up to two years. Be sure to keep the bottle tightly sealed when not in use to prevent the spirit from evaporating. How To Drink Metaxa Metaxa is quite simply ancient Greece in a bottle. Its beautiful colour and flavourful taste will have any spirit connoisseur call for another! The best Metaxa brandy is more than the sum of its parts, blended to perfection; this mix of brandy and wine is a masterclass of Greek spirits know-how. As with brandy, there are numerous ages of Metaxa available, from three years to 30. It doesn’t indicate this on the label — typically indicating a number of “stars” instead — and those stars don’t actually correspond to the number of years the initial brandy is kept in cask. (Rather, they refer to the number of base wines and spirits that go into each blend.) The reserve bottlings offer a little more info (and higher price tags) as they get older and older. Cheese is a versatile food that pairs well with many different spirits. Try serving some sliced cheese and grapes alongside a glass of Metaxa for an easy appetizer. SaladThis pinnacle of Metaxa excellence contains blends from the original casks first used in the original distillery in Piraeus. These casks have been under the protection of the Metaxa Master for five generations.

A slight sweet honey taste with a subtle fruity flavour of apricot, red grape, and spice. Smooth toffee finish. Best Served Add all ingredients to a shaker filled with ice. Shake well and strain into a glass. Serve immediately. Metaxa Muleyear double pot stilled brandy, aromatic Muscat wine, rose petals, and Mediterranean herbs. Taste notes Add all ingredients to a shaker filled with ice. Shake well and strain into a glass. Serve immediately. Metaxa Manhattan Metaxa can be served neat, over ice, or mixed with other drinks. If you’re drinking Metaxa neat, it’s best to use a brandy snifter or tulip glass. This will help concentrate the drink’s aroma and make it more enjoyable. Fill the glass with Metaxa and swirl it around before taking a sip. Add a splash of water to open up the flavors. Metaxa Angels’ Treasure is a blend that arose from the cellars of the house of Metaxa. The Master Blender describes the blend as “what the Angels have left behind,” as he combines the last of the aged blends from the barrels.

A rich and concentrated flavour with sweet spices, prune, white raisins, grape, and ripe peppers. The finish is honeyed and gently spiced. Best ServedMetaxa 12 Star: Metaxa 12 Star is the most premium product in the Metaxa lineup. It is made from the same blend of fine wine distillates, brandy, and muscat wines as the other two expressions, but it is aged in oak casks for at least twelve years. Metaxa 12 Star has a complex flavor profile with leather, tobacco, and spice notes. Fragrant botanicals of Mediterranean herbs and rose petals also make their way onto Metaxa 5 Stars. The blend is then aged for a further year in oak barrels, cold-filtered and bottled, ready to delight its new owner. Ingredients The Metaxa Brandy Collection Star rating represents the minimum number of years the spirit has aged in the barrel. This heavenly spirit that is not quite a brandy or a cognac yet takes you on a journey to Greece that you will want to re-take time and time again. What Is Metaxa? Metaxa tastes much like a cognac or brandy. Depending on the age of the Metaxa, it brings flavours of dried fruits, honey, caramel, dark chocolate, and oak with a smooth and flavoursome finish. Is Metaxa A Brandy? This article will explore some of the different ways to drink Metaxa. We’ll also provide tips on getting the most out of your drinking experience. The Different Types of Metaxa