Metaxa 5 Stars

A vibrant and smooth Spirit that brings you authentic tastes of Greece.

Samos is one of those lush Greek islands with plenty of vineyards that’s surrounded by the deep-blue sea. The conditions for the Muscat grapes are ideal and it’s there that the Metaxa Master Constantinos Raptis personally hand-picks the yield of these aromatic and rich grapes every year. METAXA, the Original Greek Spirit, was founded in 1888 by Spyros Metaxa who came from a family of silk merchants. A man of good taste and a passionate traveler, it’s no wonder he dedicated his life to fine goods. He built his first distillery in 1888 in Piraeus in the port of Athens. Back in the day, the Spirit was first compared to Cognac and Brandy but it’s almost impossible to classify. So today, it’s recognized as a one-of-a-kind amber Spirit from the Mediterranean.

Metaxa 5 Stars blends together a double pot-distilled Brandy made from Greek Wines and aged for 5 years in the finest Limousin oak casks, those tasty aged Muscat Wines from the island of Samos, and a mix of Mediterranean herbs and May rose petals. Before the blend is chill filtered and bottled, it’s married and put to rest for 1 year in oak casks. What does this unique Greek Spirit taste like? Oh, it’s vibrant and smooth with wonderfully floral notes, vanilla, and hints of white raisin. Perfect for sipping it neat, over rocks, or mixing it up in classic cocktails.