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

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You can also try a Rakomelo, which is raki with a touch of honey, if you want a little more sweetness in the drink. The Greeks are happy to celebrate any festive occasion with Greek spirits, and the Greek brandy is particularly popular. 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 balance of brandy distillate is sourced in Greece and is made from three Greek grape varieties: Savatiano, Sultanina, and Korinthiakos. During the check out process you will be asked to confirm that you are of legal age to purchase any age-restricted products.Metaxa ( Greek: Μεταξά) is a line of branded Greek alcoholic drinks, each a flavored amber blend of spirits and Muscat wine, aged in oak barrels, and packaged in amphora-shaped bottles. To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average. The company's current Metaxa master, the equivalent of a master distiller or master blender, Constantinos Raptis, is the fifth since 1888. In 1968, the distillery and the Metaxa cellars were relocated to new facilities in Athens's northern suburb of Kifissia. Generally speaking, the higher the number, the more aging it has received and the greater the percentage of Samos wine in the blend.

Metaxa 7 star Wine Brandy is made up of wine distillates aged up to 7 years which give it a sweet and full bodied taste. It was developed by Metaxa Master Costas Raptis in 1992 and was based on specific selections of butts that showed exceptional flavor and complexity.Information and statements about products are not intended to be used to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease or health condition. A noble varietal, Muscat has been yielding wines of the highest aromatic concentration since Antiquity. 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. It is available in five grades: "3 stars" (at least 3 years old), "5 stars" (at least 5 year old), and "7 stars" (at least seven year old), 12 stars (at least 12 year old) and Private Reserve with spirits aged over 30 years. 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.

The resulting wine is slightly oxidized, featuring pronounced notes of candied citrus, dried stone fruit, and golden raisins.Ich habe zwei Flaschen gekauft, da ich eine verschenken wollte, aber diesen 12er Metaxa noch nicht kannte. It’s less floral, with more dried black fruit aromas of fig, prune, and raisin on the nose and candied orange/marmalade notes. The different numbers are meant to convey quality levels, with Metaxa 12 and Private Reserve being the highest rated rather than maturation length.