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. 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. There are the same peach and apricot flavors but the dark fruit notes, especially raisin and prune, are more assertive.

Generally speaking, the higher the number, the more aging it has received and the greater the percentage of Samos wine in the blend. Some of the data that are collected include the number of visitors, their source, and the pages they visit anonymously. To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average.

The " Salamina Warrior", the Metaxa emblem, is inspired by an ancient medallion that Spyros Metaxa found when building his distillery in Piraeus in 1888. Facebook sets this cookie to show relevant advertisements to users by tracking user behaviour across the web, on sites that have Facebook pixel or Facebook social plugin. 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). A cherished classic in the Metaxa lineup, it's encased in a bottle inspired by Greek architecture, gleaming with a luminous amber hue.

During the check out process you will be asked to confirm that you are of legal age to purchase any age-restricted products. 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. There are more pronounced dark, dried fruit notes of raisin, fig, and prune; dark chocolate, and the classic rancio aromas of cigar box and new leather. The 5 Star Metaxa uses a blend of wine from Samos and Lemnos, while all the other expressions use only Samos wine.Also known as Provence rose, it is a very aromatic hybrid rose developed by Dutch breeders sometime after the 17th century. Mediterranean botanicals are added as part of the finishing process, including May rose, also a component of Chanel No. Doesn't taste as good without the Greek sun beating down, but a great brandy style liqueur, either neat or with mixer.

Captured inside a beautiful bottle inspired by Greek architecture, Metaxa 5 star Brandy is full of life.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.

It is made from raisins (sultana, savvatiano and black raisin) and aged muscat wines of exceptional quality from Samos and Lemnos. Evington´s will not sell or deliver alcohol to anyone who is, or appears to be, under the age of 18. Mellow taste with hints of vanilla and a delicate aroma make Metaxa 7 star Wine Brandy a spirit of distinction.Content on this site is not intended to substitute for advice given by medical practitioner, pharmacist, or other licensed health-care professional. The recipient of this present was thrilled and appreciative of the thoughtfulness and quality that went into choosing Metaxa 12 Stars.