METAXA
Three Greek grape varieties are crushed to produce a special wine. From the fertile soil of Attica comes the deliciously distinctive Savatiano, which mingles with Sultanina from Crete and Black Corinth form the sundrenched south.
Under the strict supervision of the State General Laboratory, the wine is then distilled using a traditional two-stage process. The first distillation from the Copper Pot Still produces a liquid called 'Brouilly'. In the second distillation, the 'Brouilly' is separated into a head, heart and tail, from which only the colorless spirit of the heart is retained.
The master blender lets the distillates age by leaving them to mature in specially handmade French Limousin oak casks. The maturation process lasts between three and thirty years.
Blending the resulting spirits is a unique art, known only by a few people in the world. The master blenders keep the centuries-old tradition of silence, and pass their knowledge on through generations of apprentices who succeed them.
The distillates are mixed with aged Muscat wines from the Aegean islands of Samos and Limnos. These provide Metaxa's distinctive bouquet and sweetness. Then the mixture passes through a blend of secret Mediterranean botanicals and rose petals.
Finally, the mixture is allowed to rest in handmade oak casks in the cellars of the distillery, within the darkness and low temperatures which it requires. After stabilization, Metaxa is bottled and ready to return to the world of sunlight once again.
We could just tell you that it's a rich distillation of three special varieties of grapes. This distillation is then matured from 3 to 30 years in oak casks, then mixed with aged Muscat wines and a secret blend of botanicals in a time-honoured, internationally renowned recipe.
All absolutely true, but it hardly conveys the passion with which every drop of Metaxa is infused.
So close your eyes and imagine yourself transported to the land of Greece, where the perfect warmth of the sun creates both the unique taste of Metaxa and the joyful, genuine nature of those who enjoy it.
Then open your eyes to a land of bright, sparkling waters lit by endless days of golden Mediterranean sunshine and cooled by fresh, salty breezes. And open your heart to its people who live for the present in a land rich with myth and history.
Then order a Metaxa and savour the spirit of Greece, with over 2000 hours of sunshine distilled into every bottle.
Metaxa is the only spirit that liberates the part of yourself that lives, thinks and feels Mediterranean, in a Greek way.
The Range:
Metaxa 3* is the youngest member of the Metaxa family. Its simple yet stylish bottle reflects the beauty of the sun and the sweetness of the grapes from which it is born.
Its blended distillates are more than three years old - young enough to be full of life, yet sufficiently mature to convey the warm Mediterranean spirit characteristic of the Metaxa brand.
Metaxa 3* is often chosen to give the first experience of the world of Metaxa, competing favourably with premium local and imported brandies and imported white spirits.
Tasting Notes
- Colour: honey
- Aroma: sweet and mellow, subtle, raisiny, fruity
- Taste: young, fruity
Metaxa 5* lies at the heart of the Metaxa family.
Presented within a tall, elegant bottle, its spirit captures the warmth of the sun. Wine distillates of at least five years old provide this blend with its characteristically smooth, aged fruity taste, perfectly complemented by its dark honey color.
Able to compete at a similar price level to premium imported mainstream spirits - e.g. Scotch whisky - in every market, the 5* is quite simply a classic - yet a highly accessible one.
Tasting Notes
- Colour: dark honey
- Aroma: more raisin than fruity, subtly woody
- Taste: sweet and mellow, fruity, soft, aged, slightly woody
Metaxa 7* is a very sophisticated member of the Metaxa family. Its bottle is inspired by the ancient Greek vases, called 'Amphorae', which were used to carry wines and spirits.
Containing distillates at least 7 years old, Metaxa 7* is a spirit of distinction, with a gold colour and a full-bodied, raisiny, sweet taste.
This deluxe spirit appeals to the more discerning palate, and is recognised to compete on the same pricing level as premium Deluxe Scotch, Bourbon or Cognac VS.
Tasting Notes
- Color: old gold
- Aroma: delicate, Muscat, woody
- Taste: full-bodied, light vanilla, mellow, aged, woody
Metaxa Grand Olympian Reserve is a celebration of the 115 years that Metaxa has been enjoyed. The label on its classically styled bottle bears 12 stars as a reminder that this smooth blend of Metaxa contains distillates at least 12 years old. Its dark honey colour, with a hint of vanilla aroma, is complemented by a full-bodied, woody taste. Elegant, assured and authentically Greek, this mature spirit is a premium product positioned within the price range of VSOP Cognacs and premium malt whiskies.
Tasting Notes
- Color: dark honey
- Aroma: rich, distinctive, Muscat, hint of vanilla
- Taste: full-bodied, woody, mellow
Metaxa Grande Fine is an extremely mature and well respected member of the Metaxa family. Its distinctive ceramic bottle was inspired by ancient Greek designs originating from the island of Rhodes.
Within the bottle is a spirit whose distillates are on average 15 years old, the youngest being more than 8 years old. The silky-smooth taste carries hints of vanilla within the amber color, balanced by the aroma of wood.
The superb quality of this premium spirit is appreciated by all connoisseurs, but particularly by those who enjoy specially aged spirits such as VSOP Cognac, deluxe Scotch and malt whiskies, which are available at a similar price.
Tasting Notes
Metaxa Private Reserve is the oldest and the most distinguished member of the Metaxa family. Its deceptively simple, stylish design reveals its rich character with all the confidence of age. The gloriously dark, amber colour contains Metaxa's most exquisite and oldest distillates, with an average age of 20 years and some as old as 30. These combine to produce an outstanding spirit with a delicate nose and a mellow taste.
Metaxa Private Reserve is a super-premium spirit which competes on the same price level as premium Cognacs.
Tasting Notes
- Color: dark amber
- Aroma: very well balanced, fully aged
- Taste: mellow, full-bodied, mature, rich, respectful
AEN METAXA: An exclusive, limited, release product
In 2008, for the first time in METAXA's long history, 1888 crystal decanters were filled solely with the precious liquid of Cask No.1. The spirit of this Cask is literally and symbolically the « heart » of METAXA. More than two hundred different blends, which have been ageing for as long as eighty years, are to be found in each drop of this liquid. Every decanter, handcrafted from precious French crystal de Sevres, bears its unique serial number and is accompanied by an authenticity certificate hand signed by the Master Blender.
Available sku-es:
Metaxa 3* 0.35lt, 0.70lt, 1.00lt
Metaxa 5* 0.20lt, 0.50lt, 0.70lt, 1.00lt, 3.00lt
Metaxa 7* 0.05lt, 0.70lt, 1.00lt
Metaxa Private Reserve 0.70lt
Metaxa Grand Olympian Reserve 0.70lt
Metaxa Grand Fine 0.70lt
Metaxa AEN 0.70lt (limited collection)
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