My experience with sipping spirits includes dozens of single malts, XO cognacs, hors d'age armagnacs, Armenian "cognacs", pisco, grappa, tequila, bourbon, rye, etc. The Metaxa Brandy Collection Star rating represents the minimum number of years the spirit has aged in the barrel. It is made from the same blend of fine wine distillates, brandy, and muscat wines as the other two expressions, but it is aged in oak casks for at least twelve years.

Metaxa Greek Spirit 5 Stars– The nose is indescribable, a mix of perfume and brandy that is indeed unlike anything else I’ve ever consumed. The white in the design represents Cycladic architecture, the blue for the Aegean Sea, and the bright gold for the sun. As an introduction to the best Metaxa brandy, Metaxa 5 Stars sets the bar high with its light floral and fruity notes.This stunning Private Reserve is blended from the finest brandies, Muscats, and botanicals that have reached their peak in both aroma and taste. Since 1992 I have been an avid drinks enthusiast and have been making Mead in my native country of Lithuania for over 30 years. The final bottle in the collection is to celebrate the 130th anniversary of Metaxa with the brandies from the original casts.

I don't care about "smoothness", I prefer interesting whiskies and brandies (and other spirits) with some bite, but this one is neither smooth nor interesting.These days, he shifted his focus to teaching people how they can make unique cocktails in the comforts of their own homes. Our primary audience is from the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, and Europe, although we have readers from as far away as Mauritius! But the truth is, it is in a class of its own and should be considered a Greek liqueur made by blending wine, brandy and botanicals .

Don’t judge (and let’s hope Metaxa does not find out), but I found this works incredibly well as high-class brandy and coke. This Amber spirit is more balanced and refined than the 5 Stars and offers fruity peach and prune flavours.Metaxa 7 Stars is a pot stilled 7-year old brandy blend of Savatiano, Soultanina, and Black Corinth grapes blended with aromatic Muscat wine and fragrant botanicals. Marketed as ‘the smoothest amber spirit under the sun’, Metaxa is very flavorful, with a touch of sweetness and citrus notes.