If you want to enjoy Metaxa on a hot day, try serving it over ice. This will help to cool the drink and make it more refreshing. year double pot stilled brandy, aromatic Muscat wine, rose petals, and Mediterranean herbs. Taste notes The Metaxa Private Reserve is the Master Blenders’ personal blend only made once a year, while the Metaxa Angels’ Treasure is ‘what the angels have left behind’. The final bottle in the collection is to celebrate the 130th anniversary of Metaxa with the brandies from the original casts. Seven-year double pots stilled brandy, aromatic Muscat wine, rose petals, and Mediterranean herbs. Taste notes Drinking Metaxa can be an enjoyable experience, whether sipped neat, over ice or mixed with other drinks.

Great to see Metaxa here..! I don’t know about beating Ouzo though. I wouldn’t agree with that. :)) 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.Metaxa 5 Star: Metaxa 5 Star is the flagship product of the Metaxa brand. It is a smooth, mellow spirit made from a blend of fine wine distillates, brandy, and muscat wines. Metaxa 5 Star is aged in oak casks for at least five years, and it has a mellow flavor that can be enjoyed on its own or mixed with other drinks. Drinks Geek is run by Andrew & Ingrid, two drinks enthusiasts with 30 years of experience and an all-consuming passion for both fragrance and flavour. A rich and concentrated flavour with sweet spices, prune, white raisins, grape, and ripe peppers. The finish is honeyed and gently spiced. Best Served Metaxa 7 Star: Metaxa 7 Star is a premium spirit bottling made from the same blend of fine wine distillates, brandy, and muscat wines as Metaxa 5 Star. However, Metaxa 7 Star is aged in oak casks for at least seven years, which gives it a richer flavor and a smoother finish.

This pinnacle of Metaxa excellence contains blends from the original casks first used in the original distillery in Piraeus. These casks have been under the protection of the Metaxa Master for five generations. Add all ingredients to a shaker filled with ice. Shake well and strain into a glass. Serve immediately. Metaxa Mule year double pots stilled brandies, aromatic Muscat wine, rose petals, and fragrant herbs. Taste notes As with brandy, there are numerous ages of Metaxa available, from three years to 30. It doesn’t indicate this on the label — typically indicating a number of “stars” instead — and those stars don’t actually correspond to the number of years the initial brandy is kept in cask. (Rather, they refer to the number of base wines and spirits that go into each blend.) The reserve bottlings offer a little more info (and higher price tags) as they get older and older. Orange peel, coffee, dark chocolate, and oak. The finish is floral and fruity with delicate spices for added warmth. Best Served

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Metaxa should be stored in a cool, dark place. Once opened, Metaxa will last for up to two years. Be sure to keep the bottle tightly sealed when not in use to prevent the spirit from evaporating. How To Drink Metaxa Since 1992 I have been an avid drinks enthusiast and have been making Mead in my native country of Lithuania for over 30 years. I am also a drinks writer and member of the British Distilleries Alliance. year double pots stilled brandy, aromatic Muscat wine, rose petals, and Mediterranean herbs. Taste notes