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. The blend is then aged for a further year in oak barrels, cold-filtered and bottled, ready to delight its new owner.

Metaxa sent us the 5 Star and 7 Star bottlings — leaving the entry-level 3 Star behind — for us to kick the tires on. Those expecting a dry brandy should be aware of this spirit’s smoothing honeyed sweetness and faint rose blossom notes.If you manage to get one of the older types that has been aged for so many years, make sure to sip it slowly and enjoy the liquor as it is rare and very desirable! He took his inspiration for the iconic design from his grandfather, who resided in the majestic landscapes of the Cyclades ( source). 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. However, Metaxa 7 Star is aged in oak casks for at least seven years, which gives it a richer flavor and a smoother finish.

A Metaxa made with a blend of cask brandies aged up to 80 years, aromatic Muscat wine, and delicate botanicals. There is no need for ice or mixers; just a simple glass of Metaxa Angels’ Treasure served just below room temperature. 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 only thing you really need to know about Metaxa brandy labels is that the amount of stars on the label indicates how long it has been aged. Getting any of the type of Metaxa is going to cost you, as is made partially from some of the originally barreled Mextaxa wine.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. Every ingredient used is completely natural and organic; no chemicals are used in the process at all. The 12 is a little more expensive of course, but there’s no better place to enjoy it as this drink is cheaper in Greece than it is in any other country.

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. Metaxa 7 Stars takes it up a notch with a sweeter honeyed note, and the 12 Stars offer a light hint of citrus. In fact the success of Metaxa in Greece was one of the driving forces behind the brand’s success overall and perhaps the main reason it is now seen as one of the 100 biggest drinks brands in the world. The fruit flavors that are present resemble riper, heartier fruits like peaches or raisins rather than light citrus fruits.Metaxa 5 Stars svojim originalnim dizajnom flaše i zlatnom poklon kutijom dodatno oduševljava sve ljubitelje dobrih pića i naćiće se u svakoj kućnoj ili barskoj kolekciji! These cookies help provide information on metrics the number of visitors, bounce rate, traffic source, etc. 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. There is a significant difference in taste, because while the unique Metaxa flavor is there throughout, there is a certain smoothness and clarity added by the maturation process, not unlike the improvements you get when you age normal brandy or even whiskey.