Metaxa, 5 Stars, The Original Greek Spirit, 70cl, Pack of 1

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In addition, there are also special bottlings of Angel’s Treasure, Single Cask and Amen, although these are not available in the US and are very difficult to find even in Europe. In 1888 Spyros Metaxa, by blending only the finest matured wine distillates with the selected sun soaked grapes of Attica, created this distintive spirit giving it a unique smooth and mellow taste, neat, or on the rocks. The _ga cookie, installed by Google Analytics, calculates visitor, session and campaign data and also keeps track of site usage for the site's analytics report.

Today METAXA is exported to over 60 countries, and is included in the 100 most popular drinks worldwide. Indulge in the essence of Greece with Metaxa 5 Star Greek Brandy, a spirited creation crafted from exquisite eaux-de-vie, sourced from the finest grapes of Samos.The company's current Metaxa master, the equivalent of a master distiller or master blender, Constantinos Raptis, is the fifth since 1888. The wine distillates which make up this spirit of distinction are aged for up to 7 years to give METAXA7* a golden colour and a full-bodied, raisiny, sweet taste.

The " Salamina Warrior", the Metaxa emblem, is inspired by an ancient medallion that Spyros Metaxa found when building his distillery in Piraeus in 1888. Also known as Provence rose, it is a very aromatic hybrid rose developed by Dutch breeders sometime after the 17th century.A quantity of wine is blended with the aged distillate and casked at a 50% ABV for three to four additional years in Limousin oak casks. There are the same peach and apricot flavors but the dark fruit notes, especially raisin and prune, are more assertive.

Featuring Muscat wines from both Samos and Lemnos islands, the brandy radiates a mature, fruity character thanks to Samos Muscat wines. The different numbers are meant to convey quality levels, with Metaxa 12 and Private Reserve being the highest rated rather than maturation length.The original first two butts are still in use at the distillery, although they have been repaired many times. unless we get written confirmation from you that this is acceptable and that you will take full responsibilty if the parcel goes missing. After the initial aging, the base spirit is combined with sweet wine from the Island of Samos in the Aegean. Content on this site is not intended to substitute for advice given by medical practitioner, pharmacist, or other licensed health-care professional. Several Metaxa products have numbered “star” designations indicating, according to different sources, either the product’s age, the number of base spirits and wines used in making it, or simply the quality level (itself a reflection of the age).

The image was found on a medallion discovered when the foundations of the original Piraeus distillery were dug. The balance of brandy distillate is sourced in Greece and is made from three Greek grape varieties: Savatiano, Sultanina, and Korinthiakos. Doesn't taste as good without the Greek sun beating down, but a great brandy style liqueur, either neat or with mixer. To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average. Evington´s will not sell or deliver alcohol to anyone who is, or appears to be, under the age of 18.Since many of the flavor compounds in grapes are in the skins, thicker skins tend to make more flavorful wines. We are the sole suppliers in the UK of this very special brand of Greek brandy, which is made by the oldest Greek distillary, located in Kalamata, and still a family-run business. This incomparable blend includes selected and aged Muscat wines from the sun-kissed island of Samos, and fine wine distillates, aged in Limousin oak casks for 12 years. With the natural sweetness, the liqueurs are suitable both for drinking straight or for adding to a delicious drink.