Metaxa, 5 Stars, The Original Greek Spirit, 70cl, Pack of 1

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Metaxa' is a recipe that is secretly borrowed from French distillers but uses ingredients that are completely Greek. Its inspirer and owner of the company, Spyros Metaxas, was looking for the secret of enjoyment in an alcoholic beverage at the end of the 19th century. A soft, full taste that was not easy to find in drinks whose purpose was to numb you. Greek brandy is not merely a spirit; it's a magnificent tale woven through the heart of Greece's rich history and lush landscapes. Delve into the journey of Greek brandy, and one will find an intricate interplay between culture, terroir, and delicate craftsmanship. The spirit transcends mere consumption, reflecting the soul of a nation that has seamlessly intertwined its love for the grape and mastery of distillation into a beautiful, complex liquor. Despite its high alcohol content, Kitro of Naxos is particularly sweet and aromatic, making it a favorite of even those who do not like strong distillates. This is another PDO product, and it isproduced in three main versions: white (strongest), green and yellow - making them very distinctive. As one of the most famous and well known Greek alcoholic beverages, ouzo is a drink that reminds most people of warm days by the sea. It is traditionally produced in copper stills, where alcohol is mixed with water, aniseed, and other herbs and spices like fennel, cloves, and coriander.

Its production begins with the selection of grape varieties, continues with the careful fermentation of their marcs (the skins that remain after pressing the grapes and the extraction of the must for the production of wine), and ends with their slow distillation. Is raki the same as ouzo? There are many recipes for kourabiedes as each family adds something different to make them. What is the best butter to make kourabiedes? Vallindras Distillery is located in Chalki village and is open to the public - a must-see if you are visiting this beautiful island! FAQs What is Greek brandy called? In our blog, we will go into detail about the best Greek spirits, some we are sure you have heard of! Read on below to learn more about each spirit. OuzoOuzo, unlike tsipouro, is usually only a small percentage of grape distillate. Produced by recognized and controlled distillers with pure alcohol, 96% vol of agricultural origin, and anise or pure anethole. The alcoholic percentage of tsipouro is usually higher than that of ouzo so tsipouro can be considered as a "stronger" drink. Final Thoughts

Plain tsipouro is best appreciated well-chilled and neat, served in shot glasses. It is enjoyed as a welcoming drink and typically accompanies Greek meze. In Crete, a similar drink with a stronger aroma goes under the name tsikoudia. Metaxa Metaxa is a Greek amber-coloured spirit created in 1888 by Spyros Metaxa. Officially not brandy or cognac, Metaxa is a blend of Muscat wine and aged brandies (wine distillates) combined in Limousin oak casks. Mediterranean botanicals are added to the finishing process for additional aroma and taste. What Does Metaxa Taste Like? The man behind the brand was Spyros Metaxas, who founded the House of Metaxa through which he passed on the business and the Metaxa recipe. How is Metaxa Made? 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 Latin word bis-cuit, was spread by Venetian merchants to Asia, where it was established as a corruption of the Latin word to biya / biye, which they connected with their own Qura / Kuru (which means dry) and gave a new compound word mixing Latin with oriental to form the word Qurabiya / Kurabiye. This word was later borrowed and it thus returned to the West.Ewe’s milk butter or a mixture of ewe’s and goat milk butter is used but if you can’t find any, you can substitute it with regular cow’s milk butter. Metaxa is a brandy blend that is produced in Greece and sold in several different varieties, based on how many years the drink has been aged prior to bottling. Metaxa was first introduced in 1888 and has been made in the same traditional way ever since, with the recipe being a closely guarded secret. I have to admit that I’m biased. I’ve been enjoying Metaxa for years on my many visits to Greece, including lots of trips while researching this book when I felt I deserved a reward at the end of a long day.

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. Just keep in mind that you will always pay more for this drink in tourist towns. Everything is fair game in these areas and you’ll see huge markup on drink and food. A good indicator of a good bar is whether or not the locals go there. So if you look around and can only hear English, then you’re probably somewhere that only really caters for tourists and somewhere you will pay top dollar for local drinks. Various sweeteners are used as raw material, such as molasses, locusts, figs, plums, and wine, from which it is obtained by fractional distillation. This pure alcohol is then used to make ouzo. A unique sensation on the palate with sweet spice, dry prune, a hint of grape syrup, and subtle oak. Best ServedAs one of the most ancient civilizations, Greecehasa rich history inwine production and wine drinking, and although one couldwrite an essay onthe plethora of delicious Greek wines, this article will go into detail about some other Greekspirits that the average traveler would not likely know or hear about. This is a picture of grapes of the variety muscat. They are used to produce the famous sweet Vin ... [+] Doux wine on the island of Samos. getty Hot tsikoudia, even if it is mixed with honey and cinnamon, helps to keep warm, which comes in handy in the winter months or during Christmas in Greece, while frozen tsikoudia helps to cool down. What is the best Greek beer? Another of Greece’s most famous liqueurs is the mastic of Chios. This PDO product is a flavored liqueur from the oil produced from the mastic tree, indigenous to the island of Chios, in the northeastern Aegean. In addition, there are also special bottlings of Angel’s Treasure, Single Cask and Amen, although these are not available in the US and are very difficult to find even in Europe.