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Metaxa, 7 Stars, The Original Greek Spirit, 70cl

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My experience with sipping spirits includes dozens of single malts, XO cognacs, hors d'age armagnacs, Armenian "cognacs", pisco, grappa, tequila, bourbon, rye, etc. 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. It brings the true heritage and flavour from the old days to a few that will appreciate this Greek spirit with abyss-like depth. to 18 years double pots stilled brandies, aromatic Muscat wine, flower petals, deliciously spiced botanicals. 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!

Officially not brandy or cognac, Metaxa is a blend of Muscat wine and aged brandies (wine distillates) combined in Limousin oak casks. The Master Blender describes the blend as “what the Angels have left behind,” as he combines the last of the aged blends from the barrels. The body is on the thin side — this is a 78 proof spirit — which leaves plenty of room for those rose petals to come on strong again on the finish.The Metaxa Private Reserve is the Master Blenders’ personal blend only made once a year, while the Metaxa Angels’ Treasure is ‘what the angels have left behind’. The rose petals are distinct, but they are balanced by modest vanilla, citrus peel, and lemon notes.

Metaxa was first compared to a Cognac, and then later in its history, it was re-classified as a Brandy.

A lot closer to straight brandy than Metaxa 5, and the roses take a bit of a back seat to the burlier, vanilla-laced body. This private reserve brandy is created in a single batch once a year, so don’t delay getting your hands on a bottle. Now that you know the basics of how to drink Metaxa, let’s move on to some delicious cocktail recipes. 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.

Marketed as ‘the smoothest amber spirit under the sun’, Metaxa is very flavorful, with a touch of sweetness and citrus notes. 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 . The white in the design represents Cycladic architecture, the blue for the Aegean Sea, and the bright gold for the sun. The Metaxa Private Reserve delivers a rewarding aftertaste mimicking the region’s dried fruits and sweet spices. This stunning Private Reserve is blended from the finest brandies, Muscats, and botanicals that have reached their peak in both aroma and taste.A full-bodied but refined Metaxa with hints of dry fruits, liquorice, oak, nutmeg, honey and white raisins. He took his inspiration for the iconic design from his grandfather, who resided in the majestic landscapes of the Cyclades ( source). Violet and rose is very pronounced in the long marmalade and elegant oak finish with black pepper spice. Mellow taste with hints of vanilla and a delicate aroma make Metaxa 7 star Wine Brandy a spirit of distinction. As a former bartender instructor, he's spent years perfecting his craft and taught many students the art of making cocktails like a pro.

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