Metaxa

Metaxa is the only spirit that liberates the part of yourself that lives, thinks and feels Mediterranean, in a Greek way. The smoothest amber spirit under the sun.

History

Spyros Metaxa set out to reach a level of smoothness and aromatic intensity never previously attained in spirits.
To get to his vision, he blazed his original path. He went beyond conventions, faced risks. And he created a drink vibrant and spirited, yet smooth on the palate – truly rewarding to the senses.
The drink he gave his name to: METAXA. Since 1888, the Founder’s legacy is the style of 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 sun-drenched south.
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. 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.

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.

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Muscat famous wines and fine distillates that are part of Metaxa 5 Stars mixture are infused with honey from the Peloponnese in order to obtain a surprise combination, just like a cocktail of nature, with a sweet, wild and provocative essence: METAXA HONEY SHOT.

Metaxa 12* is the superior expression of the METAXA Stars Range. It embraces precious wine distillates, aged patiently in French Limousin oak casks, and exquisite Muscat wines exclusively from the Aegean island of Samos, where grapes grow on garden-sized, terrace vineyards and are picked only by hand. A secret bouquet of May roses and Mediterranean herbs tops off this blend, created by the Metaxa Master Constantinos Raptis.

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 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 is not just a gift by the Angels. It is a rare treasure.
Created by the Metaxa Master Constantinos Raptis, this is a spirit of supreme concentration, subtle smoothness and outmost aromatic intensity, true to the style of the House. A mystery encountered deep in the cellars of the House, METAXA ANGELS’ Treasure is a gift offered to all lovers of exquisite spirits.

From the very heart of METAXA comes AEN, possibly the most precious Greek spirit ever created. Behind this ancient word for “forever” lies an elixir of over 200 blends drawn from the original Cask No.1, from the Family of the Original Casks still safely housed in the cellars of the House of Metaxa.
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. A tribute to Spyros Metaxa, AEN reveals complex and sophisticated oak and dried fruits aromas, with the scent of a freshly opened box of cigars.
The taste is rich and intense, enhanced by the age of the oak barrel in which it matured and reveals aromas of dried figs, spices, nuts, orange peel and roasted nuts. The finish is long, with notes of mocha coffee and spices.
Enjoy METAXA AEN simply in a crystal glass.

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 hint 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.

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