The flavour of the Metaxa AEN Cask No 2 Despina is a revival of the old. It brings the true heritage and flavour from the old days to a few that will appreciate this Greek spirit with abyss-like depth. Ingredients Our team provides a worldwide drinks review service to assist our readers from every country make informed drinks purchasing decisions for events, parties, gifts, or simply enjoying at home. Metaxa 7 Stars takes it up a notch with a sweeter honeyed note, and the 12 Stars offer a light hint of citrus. Still, the Grande Fine infuses all the Stars in a stunning decanter that tastes incredible and makes a gorgeous gift. Metaxa can be served neat, over ice, or mixed with other drinks. If you’re drinking Metaxa neat, it’s best to use a brandy snifter or tulip glass. This will help concentrate the drink’s aroma and make it more enjoyable. Fill the glass with Metaxa and swirl it around before taking a sip. Add a splash of water to open up the flavors.

year double pots stilled brandy, aromatic Muscat wine, rose petals, and Mediterranean herbs. Taste notes Metaxa is a Greek amber-coloured spirit created in 1888 by Spyros Metaxa. Officially not brandy or cognac, Metaxa is a blend of Muscat wine and aged brandies (wine distillates) combined in Limousin oak casks. Mediterranean botanicals are added to the finishing process for additional aroma and taste. What Does Metaxa Taste Like? The youngest spirit blended into Metaxa 12 Stars has matured for 12 years, resulting in a well-balanced Metaxa with incredible depth. As we hit the 12-year mark, you get more woody smoothness from the French oak barrels in which this Metaxa is aged.This pinnacle of Metaxa excellence contains blends from the original casks first used in the original distillery in Piraeus. These casks have been under the protection of the Metaxa Master for five generations. Ingredients 4cl METAXA 7 Stars 4cl prosecco or other sparkling wine 2cl splash tonic 3 dash peach bitters or peach juice Garnish peach wedge As with brandy, there are numerous ages of Metaxa available, from three years to 30. It doesn’t indicate this on the label — typically indicating a number of “stars” instead — and those stars don’t actually correspond to the number of years the initial brandy is kept in cask. (Rather, they refer to the number of base wines and spirits that go into each blend.) The reserve bottlings offer a little more info (and higher price tags) as they get older and older.

Add all ingredients to a shaker filled with ice. Shake well and strain into a glass. Serve immediately. Metaxa Mule I've tried the 5-star and now 7-star. Sure, they're not undrinkable but for what they cost you can get a number of single malts (or very close to it), a few Armagnacs and some brandies (St. Remy VSOP way cheaper and better). Metaxa 7 Star: Metaxa 7 Star is a premium spirit bottling made from the same blend of fine wine distillates, brandy, and muscat wines as Metaxa 5 Star. However, Metaxa 7 Star is aged in oak casks for at least seven years, which gives it a richer flavor and a smoother finish.year double pots stilled brandies, aromatic Muscat wine, rose petals, and fragrant herbs. Taste notes