This heavenly spirit that is not quite a brandy or a cognac yet takes you on a journey to Greece that you will want to re-take time and time again. The flavors, aroma, and smoothness are one of the kind and you won’t find this sort of mix very often.

Mediterranean botanicals are added as part of the finishing process, including May rose, also a component of Chanel No.In fact the success of Metaxa in Greece was one of the driving forces behind the brand’s success overall and perhaps the main reason it is now seen as one of the 100 biggest drinks brands in the world.

There is also a floral taste, imparted both by the rose petals and potentially something like jasmine. Simply add all the ingredients into a cocktail shaker filled with ice, shake well and then strain into a chilled, sugar rimmed old fashioned or low-ball glass.The drink itself has an aromatic yet smooth flavor with hints of cinnamon, nutmeg, and other spices. The resulting wine is slightly oxidized, featuring pronounced notes of candied citrus, dried stone fruit, and golden raisins. If you don’t peel the fruit first, thoroughly rinse it under cold water before you cut it to remove harmful pesticides and dirt on the skin. The legend of Metaxa is that of Spyros Metaxa, a man with a taste for the finer things in life, born into a family of silk merchants.

Depending on the age of the Metaxa, it brings flavours of dried fruits, honey, caramel, dark chocolate, and oak with a smooth and flavoursome finish. The company's current Metaxa master, the equivalent of a master distiller or master blender, Constantinos Raptis, is the fifth since 1888. A brilliant present for a brandy fan, this gift set includes a bottle of the much-adored Metaxa 12 Stars Greek brandy, accompanied by a handsome pair of branded glasses. Leathery, oily even, on the tongue, the Metaxa Private Reserve is full of indulgent dark chocolate, honey and fresh orange. The original first two butts are still in use at the distillery, although they have been repaired many times.This Greek spirit has been travelling since 1888 when pioneer Spyros Metaxa began his fine goods business in 1888. Getting any of the type of Metaxa is going to cost you, as is made partially from some of the originally barreled Mextaxa wine. jpg","smallWidth":460,"smallHeight":345,"bigWidth":728,"bigHeight":546,"licensing":"