Metaxa was actually sold as Cognac until 1937, when French producers restricted the appellation 'Cognac' to brandies made of specific grapes and using a specified distillation process. Another blow came when the definition of 'brandy' was altered to exclude spirits containing anything other than wine distillates.7 Oct 2016
Is Metaxa a brandy or whiskey?
Based in the sun-baked Aegean islands, Metaxa is the main brandy producer of Greece. Its brandies are embellished with aged Muscat wine and spices. The number of stars on the bottles represent the quality of the spirit.
What kind of brandy is Metaxa?
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Type Liquor
Country of origin Greece
Introduced 1888
Is Metaxa similar to sherry?
Metaxa is a blend of spirits from different years, in the same way that sherry is a blend, and so the youngest spirit in 12-Star has been aged for at least twelve years. Some may have been aged even longer, but none less than twelve years.
What does Metaxa brandy taste like?
Technically not a brandy, this enigmatic, mercurial Greek delicacy is as smooth an experience as you can have with a fruit juice based spirit. Leathery, oily even, on the tongue, the Metaxa Private Reserve is full of indulgent dark chocolate, honey and fresh orange.30 Sept 2020
How do you drink Metaxa?
- Straight up in a short glass.
- In a whisky glass with one large chunk of ice.
- In a long glass over ice, with cucumber, ginger ale and a twist of orange peel or lime zest (see picture above).
Is Metaxa brandy sweet?
The flavour of Metaxa is unique, but very pleasant. It has a sweetness that comes from the Muscat wines. It also has some citrus notes, maybe coriander, and other botanicals.28 Mar 2011
Is Metaxa the same as brandy?
Some people say Metaxa is a brandy, but in reality, it is more of a brandy-based liqueur, since there are all sorts of things added to it, including wine and natural botanical substances. For the uninitiated, Metaxa is basically a flavoured brandy from Greece.28 Mar 2011
Can you drink Metaxa straight?
If you're wondering how to drink Metaxa 12 Stars, I can recommend the following three official recommendations. Straight up in a short glass. In a whisky glass with one large chunk of ice. In a long glass over ice, with cucumber, ginger ale and a twist of orange peel or lime zest (see picture above).1 Mar 2018