Metaxa 12 Stars 70cl

Description

Metaxa 12 Stars

Metaxa has been sold since 1888, when its founder Spyros Metaxa created his spirit due to a desire for a smoother, intense spirit (he felt others available at the time were harsh on the palate).

With over 130 years of history, Metaxa has been exporting its family of spirits across the world since its foundation in Piraeus (the port of Athens).

Interesting fact: It's said that the “Salamina Warrior” which is shown on the bottles, was used due to a medallion being found during the building of the distillery. The Battle of Salamina took place in 480 BC in the waters near Piraeus. 

The star denomination found with Metaxa relates not to the age, but rather the number of base wines and spirits that go into each blend. Whilst this is a brandy like drink, it's not classed as a brandy - rather sitting in it's own category.

For their 12 Star, Metaxa have created a drink which is spicy, with delicious notes of dried fruit. It is made from wine distillates which have spent time in both medium and heavily toasted oak casks. The time in these casks ensures a more pronounced oaky smoked flavour, and a radiant amber colour

On the nose, orange peels, coffee, chocolate and the toasted oak greet you. The flavour is complex, with dried fruits, orange zest and hints of allspice developing on the palate. The finish is long and delightfully aromatic  leaving hints of spiced orange peel.

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Perfect Serve

This is a spirit which can be enjoyed neat (at room temperature), or served over ice. However it also works exceptionally well in longer, refreshing drinks.

How about trying a Metaxa Sour? In a rocks glass add a few cubes of ice. Take a shaker filled with ice and add 50ml of the Metaxa, 20ml of lemon juice, 10ml of sugar syrup and add 2 dashes of bitters. For a foam head add 20ml of egg white, or a few dashes of Fee Brothers Foamer. Shake well and strain into the glass. Garnish with citrus zest.