Metaxa is a Greek brandy that has been around for over a century (founded in 1888, to be precise). It’s made from a blend of different wines, and it has a distinctively smooth and sweet taste. Metaxa is generally held to be fruity, sweet (with honey notes) and floral.
Metaxa is made using aged wine distillates, Muscat wines and botanicals sourced from the Mediterranean.
Across the range, Metaxa is typically bottled at 38-40% ABV. This makes for an excellent sipping brandy, served over ice in a rocks glass if you’re looking for something to take the edge off the hot Greek days.
It is also excellent in many cocktails. Metaxa makes for a really interesting twist on the classics, including the Manhatten, Negroni, Gimlet and Old Fashioned.
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This edition of Metaxa 12 Stars Greek brandy comes in a rather eye-catching limited edition bottle inspired by Zeus, the god of sky and thunder! Made using Muscat wines selected from the Samos region in Greece combined with brandy, this tasty Greek brandy is packed with notes of chocolate, orange peel and delicate florals.
Metaxa 5 Star is a tribute to the art of winemaking, a combination of cask-aged brandy and muscat wine, blended with a traditional recipe of herbs and botanicals, including star anise and rose petals, which is then aged for 5 years. The flavour is bright and lively, with a floral nose of orange blossom and rose, followed by a palate of fruity peach, apricot, raisin and brioche. Yes, brioche. So if you’ve never tried this one before, enjoy it first on the rocks before you dare to mix.
Metaxa 5 Star is a tribute to the art of winemaking, a combination of cask-aged brandy and muscat wine, blended with a traditional recipe of herbs and botanicals, including star anise and rose petals, which is then aged for 5 years. The flavour is bright and lively, with a floral nose of orange blossom and rose, followed by a palate of fruity peach, apricot, raisin and brioche. Yes, brioche. So if you’ve never tried this one before, enjoy it first on the rocks before you dare to mix.
Metaxa 5 Star is a tribute to the art of winemaking, a combination of cask-aged brandy and muscat wine, blended with a traditional recipe of herbs and botanicals, including star anise and rose petals, which is then aged for 5 years. The flavour is bright and lively, with a floral nose of orange blossom and rose, followed by a palate of fruity peach, apricot, raisin and brioche. Yes, brioche. So if you’ve never tried this one before, enjoy it first on the rocks before you dare to mix.
A bottle of Metaxa 5 Star Classic Brandy from Greece. This was bottled in 1988 to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the company.
A very regal-looking bottle of Metaxa 5 Star Brandy, this bottle dates from the 1988s . While it is a very gorgeous antique bottle from over 30 years ago,
This bottle was part of a private collection – if you’d like more detailed photos just get in touch!
A very regal-looking bottle of Metaxa 7 Star Brandy, We estimate this bottle dates from the 1970s 1980s. While it is a very gorgeous antique bottle from over 40 years ago,
This bottle was part of a private collection – if you’d like more detailed photos just get in touch!
At the edge of Europe, in the heart of the Aegean Sea, Muscat vineyards are nourished by the Sun, kept cool by the sea breeze, their roots piercing tough mineral soil. The inimitable spirit character of Metaxa is crowned with the gift of Muscat wine. A noble varietal, Muscat has been yielding wines of the highest aromatic concentration since Antiquity. The finest Muscats are chosen by the Metaxa Master to blend with his aged distillates, thus creating the signature smoothness of Metaxa.
At the edge of Europe, in the heart of the Aegean Sea, Muscat vineyards are nourished by the Sun, kept cool by the sea breeze, their roots piercing tough mineral soil. The inimitable spirit character of Metaxa is crowned with the gift of Muscat wine. A noble varietal, Muscat has been yielding wines of the highest aromatic concentration since Antiquity. The finest Muscats are chosen by the Metaxa Master to blend with his aged distillates, thus creating the signature smoothness of Metaxa.
Tasting Notes
Colour: Deep amber.
Nose: Dried prune, dry fig, nutmeg, Ceylon cinnamon, ginger, wild bees’ honey, caramel, dry flower petals, and old oak.
Palate: Sweet spices, nutmeg, white raisins, grape syrup, and mixed peppers, with a concentrated, aromatic, softly textured profile. The texture point is a light expansion based on the official flavour profile and retailer description.
Finish: Sumptuous and lingering, with notes of old honey and sweet spices at the very end.
Created by blending only the finest matured wine distillates with the selected sun soaked grapes of Attica, this distinctive spirit has a unique smooth and mellow taste, neat, or on the rocks. The exact formula is unknown, as it has remained a closely guarded secret ever since its creation.
Metaxa Grand Fine is a mixture of aged grape spirits and aromatic wines from Samos, offering a refined character. Its color is deep amber, its body is round and its taste is rich in aromas of sweet spices, dried fruits, and old oak. The design of the bottle is a creation of the famous designer Rodanthi Sentouka.
Once a year, the Metaxa Private Reserve is manufactured according to an old family recipe from the Spyros Metaxa family, crowning their work. But the winemaker Constantinos Raptis married well-matured muscatel wines with handpicked wine distillates that matured for at least 30 years in the Metaxa cellars.
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