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

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Pour both of them into a large pitcher and use a spoon with a long handle to mix it together until both liquids are well incorporated. The final bottle in the collection is to celebrate the 130th anniversary of Metaxa with the brandies from the original casts. The Muscat wine that goes into the blend is more concentrated and oxidized and is made with grapes grown at higher altitudes. The different numbers are meant to convey quality levels, with Metaxa 12 and Private Reserve being the highest rated rather than maturation length. Younger expressions are more floral, with more noticeable rose petal aromas and fruit notes that lean more toward stone fruit, like apricot and peach, and less toward dark dried fruits.

Metaxa is a very unique tasting brandy that is created and sold primarily in Greece, but is also exported to spirit lovers around the world. The image was found on a medallion discovered when the foundations of the original Piraeus distillery were dug. I'm sure that in cocktails or as ice melt it does about as well as any other cheap liquor meant for mixing.to 18 years double pots stilled brandies, aromatic Muscat wine, flower petals, deliciously spiced botanicals. Older wines will pick up more roasted, earthy flavors from the aging barrels, while younger wines have a more crisp, fruity flavor to them in general. The third blend is a secret mixture of Greek spices and herbs, including rose petals, with distilled water. The Greek version of a Caipirinha, for example, a drink that originates in Brazil, blends Metaxa with cane sugar and lime, along with a mix of fresh fruit and a black olive. I was lucky enough to get to taste this drink with the Metaxa Master in Athens, and he said you can either drink it on its own, or over ice, as a digestif, use it in cocktails, or in a long drink.

You should not take more than 1 or 2 shots in a 1-2 hour period because of the high alcohol content. As a former bartender instructor, he's spent years perfecting his craft and taught many students the art of making cocktails like a pro. The ultimate Metaxa, the 12 has been aged like a high quality single malt and this, combined with the flavors that make this drink so unique, ensures this is a truly memorable brandy. How can we ignore the beautifully designed decanter created by Cacao Rocks, a street artist from Greece?The fruit flavors that are present resemble riper, heartier fruits like peaches or raisins rather than light citrus fruits. This mix of old and new wines brings together the aged aroma and the freshness of newer wine to make a refreshing blend that is bottled and sold. Urban legend has it that Metaxas wanted to create a unique spirit that would be as smooth as silk and which he could export all over the world. 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.