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

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oz on th front on the back label it says metaxa ***** a greekspecialty liqueur product of greece produced and bottled by s.

Metaxa 5 Stars begins life as a double-pot stilled 5-year old brandy blend of Savatiano, Soultanina, and Black Corinth grapes. Metaxa Greek Spirit 7 Stars– Still flowery, but more complex, with cinnamon and coffee notes on the front of the palate.On the other hand so far I know Metaxa 7 stars doesn’t contain the added muscat wine and is the only “brandy” of the line. It brings the true heritage and flavour from the old days to a few that will appreciate this Greek spirit with abyss-like depth. Metaxa sent us the 5 Star and 7 Star bottlings — leaving the entry-level 3 Star behind — for us to kick the tires on. He created the first Greek brandy and was involved in the foundation of the first distillation facility in 1888, a little over 50 years after the Greek War of Independence. A Metaxa made with a blend of cask brandies aged up to 80 years, aromatic Muscat wine, and delicate botanicals.

This stunning Private Reserve is blended from the finest brandies, Muscats, and botanicals that have reached their peak in both aroma and taste. The final bottle in the collection is to celebrate the 130th anniversary of Metaxa with the brandies from the original casts. This pinnacle of Metaxa excellence contains blends from the original casks first used in the original distillery in Piraeus.The body is on the thin side — this is a 78 proof spirit — which leaves plenty of room for those rose petals to come on strong again on the finish.

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. As a former bartender instructor, he's spent years perfecting his craft and taught many students the art of making cocktails like a pro. Sure, they're not undrinkable but for what they cost you can get a number of single malts (or very close to it), a few Armagnacs and some brandies (St.But at the end of the process, Metaxa is blended with Greek Muscat wine plus an infusion of botanicals, including rose petals. The intense amber look of the spirit is inviting, and the bottle number signifies its unique on-off blend. 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. The rose petals are distinct, but they are balanced by modest vanilla, citrus peel, and lemon notes.