Metaxa 5 Star Brandy

Detailed Description

The Metaxa brand was established in 1888 by Spyros Metaxa. The brandies are made by blending grape spirit with plump grapes from Attica.

Metaxa 5 Star Brandy Tasting Notes

Nose: Orange blossom, rose petal and apricot.

Palate: Smooth with floral notes, vanilla and hints of white raisins.

Finish: Balanced with floral finish.

Distillery Information

Spyros Metaxa builts his first distillery in 1888 in Piraeus, the port of Athens. His unique one-of-a-kind amber spirit is soon being exported around the Mediterranean.

The story says that when Spyros Metaxa was building his distillery in Piraeus, he found an ancient medallion depicting the “Salamina Warrior”. The Battle of Salamina took place in 480 BC in the waters near Piraeus.