Metaxa Private Reserve 70 cl Gift Set, The Original Greek Spirit

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This pinnacle of Metaxa excellence contains blends from the original casks first used in the original distillery in Piraeus. These casks have been under the protection of the Metaxa Master for five generations. Our team provides a worldwide drinks review service to assist our readers from every country make informed drinks purchasing decisions for events, parties, gifts, or simply enjoying at home. year double pots stilled brandies, aromatic Muscat wine, rose petals, and fragrant herbs. Taste notes Orange peel, coffee, dark chocolate, and oak. The finish is floral and fruity with delicate spices for added warmth. Best Served As an introduction to the best Metaxa brandy, Metaxa 5 Stars sets the bar high with its light floral and fruity notes. Ideal for sipping but leans more towards mixing.

Metaxa 5 stars, Metaxa 7 stars, Metaxa 12 stars, Metaxa Grande Fine, Metaxa Angels Treasure, Metaxa Private Reserve, Metaxa AEN This Amber spirit is more balanced and refined than the 5 Stars and offers fruity peach and prune flavours. The woody taste of the oak barrel lingers on the palate, complementing the sipping experience. Ingredients 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 final bottle in the collection is to celebrate the 130th anniversary of Metaxa with the brandies from the original casts. Rémy Cointreau - Integrated Annual Report 2019/2020". remy-cointreau.publispeak.com . Retrieved 2022-02-10.

ON THE LABEL

As a brandy, Metaxa combines local Greek wines from islands in the Aegean Sea with wine distillates that have been aging for as long as 80 years in some types. This mix of old and new wines brings together the aged aroma and the freshness of newer wine to make a refreshing blend that is bottled and sold. Created in 1888 and labeled first as a Cognac and then as a brandy until prohibited by naming regulations, Metaxa is exported to tens of countries. The maker remained in private hands until sold in 1989 to Grand Metropolitan, which in turn sold it in 2000 to Rémy Cointreau. [5] [6] [7] History [ edit ] I love this smoothie of a Greek brandy (or should I say liqueur) After dinner in the evening during the recent hot weather it’s been a constant companion, very floral and honeyed, beautiful nightcap

A unique sensation on the palate with sweet spice, dry prune, a hint of grape syrup, and subtle oak. Best Served Only one batch of this type of brandy is made per year. The added distillates are aged for as long as 30 years, giving it incredible flavors rich in oaky tastes and even hinting at cigar tobacco. One of the defining characteristics of this type is the spiced orange flavor that usually stands out in each sip. Aen A slight sweet honey taste with a subtle fruity flavour of apricot, red grape, and spice. Smooth toffee finish. Best Served In 1992, Constantinos Raptis, newly appointed Metaxa Master creates his first edition of METAXA Private Reserve. Once a year, Constantinos keeps skillfully bringing together special blends of aged grape distillates and Muscat wines from Samos, releasing a unique batch of Private Reserve. Metaxa is quite simply ancient Greece in a bottle. Its beautiful colour and flavourful taste will have any spirit connoisseur call for another! The best Metaxa brandy is more than the sum of its parts, blended to perfection; this mix of brandy and wine is a masterclass of Greek spirits know-how.

In my opinion, this aged spirit is one to be sipped. You can enjoy a deeper Metaxa experience of dry fruits, wood, dark chocolate, and rich coffee. It would also make a great gift. Ingredients

Metaxa Angels’ Treasure is a blend that arose from the cellars of the house of Metaxa. 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. It was created In 1992 skillfully bringing together special blends of aged grape distillates and Muscat wines from Samos. Since then, the process takes place once a year, releasing a unique batch of Private Reserve. year double pots stilled brandy, aromatic Muscat wine, rose petals, and Mediterranean herbs. Taste notes Metaxa doesn’t hold its fame amongst the Greek people as much as it does elsewhere in the world. It’s been listed as a part of the top 3 best imported spirits in many EU countries and has won the gold medal in many international spirit brewing competitions. While it is usually the number 1 premium spirit in Greece, not as many locals drink it as they did in the past. HOW IS METAXA MADE? METAXA Private Reserve is a single batch expression, bottled with selected blends at the peak of their expression by METAXA Master.

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year double pot stilled brandy, aromatic Muscat wine, rose petals, and Mediterranean herbs. Taste notes Since 1992 I have been an avid drinks enthusiast and have been making Mead in my native country of Lithuania for over 30 years. I am also a drinks writer and member of the British Distilleries Alliance. Drinks Geek is run by Andrew & Ingrid, two drinks enthusiasts with 30 years of experience and an all-consuming passion for both fragrance and flavour. Metaxa Private Reserve is the sublime personal creation from Master Blender Constantinos Rapis. This private reserve brandy is created in a single batch once a year, so don’t delay getting your hands on a bottle. The second process that gives this brandy its unique taste is the mix of local herbs that are put in to add aroma and herbal flavors. While the brewery keeps the exact ingredients and amounts secret for its recipe’s sake, it’s known to include May roses and other local Mediterranean herbs that are added before aging.

To celebrate the house of Metaxa’s 130 year birthday, Master Blender Constantinos Raptis released 130 decanters of the most iconic and precious elixir, the AEN Cask No 2 – Despina. Seven-year double pots stilled brandy, aromatic Muscat wine, rose petals, and Mediterranean herbs. Taste notes to-15-year double pots stilled brandies, aromatic Muscat wine, rose petals, and Mediterranean herbs. Taste notes A rich and concentrated flavour with sweet spices, prune, white raisins, grape, and ripe peppers. The finish is honeyed and gently spiced. Best Served Metaxa 7 Stars takes it up a notch with a sweeter honeyed note, and the 12 Stars offer a light hint of citrus. Still, the Grande Fine infuses all the Stars in a stunning decanter that tastes incredible and makes a gorgeous gift.

Our Audience

Some people will call Metaxa a brandy, because of the mixture of distilled wines and other additives that create the blend. This spirit uses only wines and ingredients from the Aegean Sea area, making it a truly Greek brandy. It has dark amber with honey reflections. Aromas of dried flowers with notes of oak & old honey, bitter citrus peel, chocolate & coffee, mixture of sweet spices, pear compote. Complex, warm and generous on the palate. Gentle oak, dried figs, raisins, tobacco, orange peel make their appearance. Long aftertaste of dried fruit (figs, plums), smoky, with a long aromatic finish. Records the default button state of the corresponding category & the status of CCPA. It works only in coordination with the primary cookie. The youngest spirit blended into Metaxa 12 Stars has matured for 12 years, resulting in a well-balanced Metaxa with incredible depth. As we hit the 12-year mark, you get more woody smoothness from the French oak barrels in which this Metaxa is aged.