The constant winds are particularly beneficial as they reduce disease pressure and also result in grapes with thicker skins. The brand was created in 1888 by Spyros Metaxas, a tavern owner and member of a family long involved in the silk trade. The addition of Metaxa's secret mix of rose petals and Mediterranean herbs, enhances Metaxa 12*'s complex and elegant bouquet; characterised by toffee, chocolate and prune. The craftsmanship and attention to detail that went into creating this spirit were truly commendable.

Since many of the flavor compounds in grapes are in the skins, thicker skins tend to make more flavorful wines. Exposed during his travels to spirits and wines from around the world, he created Metaxa in 1888, when he owned a tavern.

Information and statements about products are not intended to be used to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease or health condition. To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average. Doesn't taste as good without the Greek sun beating down, but a great brandy style liqueur, either neat or with mixer.

This cookie is set by Rubicon Project to control synchronization of user identification and exchange of user data between various ad services.In the event of any safety concerns or for any other information about a product please carefully read any instructions provided on the label or packaging and contact the manufacturer. Metaxa is fine Greek drink made by diluting an aged cask strength grape spirit with muscat wine and a recipe of botanicals including anise and rose petals. 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. It’s less floral, with more dried black fruit aromas of fig, prune, and raisin on the nose and candied orange/marmalade notes. 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).

With the natural sweetness, the liqueurs are suitable both for drinking straight or for adding to a delicious drink. Brandy Alexander Imperial XO has had continued world-wide acclaim from its first presentation at the International Exhibition in Paris, in 1900, whereby it received an “Honourable Mention” to its Gold Medal win. We are the sole suppliers in the UK of this very special brand of Greek brandy, which is made by the oldest Greek distillary, located in Kalamata, and still a family-run business. In 1968, the distillery and the Metaxa cellars were relocated to new facilities in Athens's northern suburb of Kifissia.Some of the data that are collected include the number of visitors, their source, and the pages they visit anonymously.