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

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Exposed during his travels to spirits and wines from around the world, he created Metaxa in 1888, when he owned a tavern. They say it's enjoyable on any occasion, brings back holiday memories, and is a satisfying mellow brandy. Metaxa is fine Greek drink made by diluting an aged cask strength grape spirit with muscat wine and a recipe of botanicals including anise and rose petals. There is also an unmistakable but well-integrated oak wood note in the background, along with a bit of sandalwood. With the natural sweetness, the liqueurs are suitable both for drinking straight or for adding to a delicious drink.

Information and statements about products are not intended to be used to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease or health condition.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. Evington´s will not sell or deliver alcohol to anyone who is, or appears to be, under the age of 18.

Created in 1888 and labeled first as a Cognac and then as a brandy until prohibited by naming regulations, Metaxa is exported to tens of countries. The image was found on a medallion discovered when the foundations of the original Piraeus distillery were dug.

METAXA is aged in handmade French oak barrels for at least three years before being flavored with a secret blend of herbs, including rose petals and distilled water. 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. Brandy Alexander Imperial XO has had continued world-wide acclaim from its first presentation at the International Exhibition in Paris, in 1900, whereby it received an “Honourable Mention” to its Gold Medal win. Ich habe zwei Flaschen gekauft, da ich eine verschenken wollte, aber diesen 12er Metaxa noch nicht kannte. A noble varietal, Muscat has been yielding wines of the highest aromatic concentration since Antiquity.

NID cookie, set by Google, is used for advertising purposes; to limit the number of times the user sees an ad, to mute unwanted ads, and to measure the effectiveness of ads. 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. 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 5 Star Metaxa uses a blend of wine from Samos and Lemnos, while all the other expressions use only Samos wine.

Captured inside a beautiful bottle inspired by Greek architecture, Metaxa 5 star Brandy is full of life. On this site you can find both ouzo, different types of raki, many liqueurs and of course the well-known Metaxa. The General Wine Company is a family-owned and operated wine merchant in Liphook, Hampshire, England. It was created in 1888 by Spyros Metaxa, by blending only the finest matured wine distillates with the selected sun soaked grapes of Attica, he created this distintive spirit giving it a unique smooth and mellow taste. 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 General Wine Company sources wines from all over the world, but with a particular focus on small, independent producers. Its distinct sweetness is embellished in this soft and elegant brandy that follows with a smooth and balanced finish – typical to brandies made with fortified wines (in thie case fortified with Samos sweet wine) in Greece. Please always read the labels, warnings, and directions provided with the product before using or consuming a product. The driver will input your year of birth into their device and may then require an ID check to complete the age verification process. Its base brandies come mostly (80%) from Spain and Italy, and the rest from Greece, where they are distilled from sun-dried grapes.In the event of any safety concerns or for any other information about a product please carefully read any instructions provided on the label or packaging and contact the manufacturer. Very smooth flavour profile and a very good value alternative to some of the VSOP Cognacs from France which have become super expensive. It is made from raisins (sultana, savvatiano and black raisin) and aged muscat wines of exceptional quality from Samos and Lemnos. Generally speaking, the higher the number, the more aging it has received and the greater the percentage of Samos wine in the blend.