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

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The first spirit was distilled in 1888 at a specially built distillery in Piraeus, the port of Athens. METAXA 7 Stars is the senior expression of the METAXA style featuring longer-aged Muscat wines from the Aegean Islands and fine wine distillates matured up to seven years in oak casks.

Metaxa was founded in 1888 by Spyros Metaxa, a man of fearless vision who set out to create the smoothest amber spirit, refusing to give up until his dream had come to fruition. The General Wine Company sources wines from all over the world, but with a particular focus on small, independent producers. The palate is full with orange peel, silky soft vanilla, finishing mellow and soft with notes of dried raisins. Metaxa 7 Star Brandy Metaxa 7 Star Brandy is selected by the Metaxa Master, Constantinos Raptis, the finest wine distillates are blended with the Muscat wine and placed in large French oak casks.My experience with sipping spirits includes dozens of single malts, XO cognacs, hors d'age armagnacs, Armenian "cognacs", pisco, grappa, tequila, bourbon, rye, etc. All products are securely packaged in Air-Shock bottle bags or excessive amount of bubble wrap for additional protection. To create Metaxa Five Star, Spyros started by blending the finest matured wine distillates he could get his hands on with the selected sun soaked grapes from Attica. Items are NOT insured as standard, please contact us if you would like to discuss additional insurance for premium products. This cookie is set by Rubicon Project to control synchronization of user identification and exchange of user data between various ad services.

Queries relating to claims must be made within 48 hours of receiving the goods, otherwise claims cannot be guaranteed.Metaxa 7 Star brandy is a truly unique offering from Greece where strong aged brandy is blended masterfully with sweet wine and a range of botanicals. The depth and complexity is considerably improved, with the sweet floral notes becoming richer and fuller. It is also bottled at a slightly higher ABV than the 5 star and is presented in an “amphora” shaped bottle. During the check out process you will be asked to confirm that you are of legal age to purchase any age-restricted products.

I'm sure that in cocktails or as ice melt it does about as well as any other cheap liquor meant for mixing. There are cheaper bottles that taste better and many far better bottles for only a few more dollars/euros/pounds. Forever associated with being on holiday, Metaxa is known as a brandy (for some reason I always thought it was Spanish!Whereas 5 Star comes across as a quaffer, this is very much a sipper - it'll bring back memories of your Greek holidays for sure, but the ones of relaxing on the beach in the sun, as opposed to drinking too much at the hotel bar. The brandy's deep amber color and complex flavor profile of honey, caramel, and spices make it a true delight for the senses.