Metaxa, 5 Stars, The Original Greek Spirit, 70cl, Pack of 1

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Salamina denotes someone who fought at the Battle of Salamis between the Greeks and the Persians in 480 BC.

Mellow taste with hints of vanilla and a delicate aroma make Metaxa 7 star Wine Brandy a spirit of distinction. On this site you can find both ouzo, different types of raki, many liqueurs and of course the well-known Metaxa. 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.Indulge in the essence of Greece with Metaxa 5 Star Greek Brandy, a spirited creation crafted from exquisite eaux-de-vie, sourced from the finest grapes of Samos.

With the natural sweetness, the liqueurs are suitable both for drinking straight or for adding to a delicious drink. Today METAXA is exported to over 60 countries, and is included in the 100 most popular drinks worldwide. The resulting wine is slightly oxidized, featuring pronounced notes of candied citrus, dried stone fruit, and golden raisins. Some of the data that are collected include the number of visitors, their source, and the pages they visit anonymously. The original first two butts are still in use at the distillery, although they have been repaired many times.Facebook sets this cookie to show relevant advertisements to users by tracking user behaviour across the web, on sites that have Facebook pixel or Facebook social plugin. We recommend that you do not rely solely on the information presented here and that you always read labels, warnings, and directions before using or consuming a product.

A quantity of wine is blended with the aged distillate and casked at a 50% ABV for three to four additional years in Limousin oak casks. After the initial aging, the base spirit is combined with sweet wine from the Island of Samos in the Aegean.The balance of brandy distillate is sourced in Greece and is made from three Greek grape varieties: Savatiano, Sultanina, and Korinthiakos. It was created in 1888 by Spyros Metaxa, by blending only the finest matured wine distillates with the selected sun soaked grapes of Attica, he created this distintive spirit giving it a unique smooth and mellow taste.