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Brandy Brandy Greece No age statement 38% ABV
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This Greek brandy, a traditional distillate dating back to 1888, is produced using Muscat wines from the Greek islands of Samos and Lemnos. It is also infused with Mediterranean botanicals.
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Metaxa is produced by blending aged cask-strength grape brandy with muscat wine and botanicals such as anise and rose petals. Each star denotes a year of aging. 40% ABV. The five-star expression offers honey, floral and fruit notes, with wood and an ethanol sting (compared to the 7-star). A thin, quick finish. Best enjoyed at room temperature or with ice.
You'll always recognize Metaxa once you've tasted it. Even the least expensive version is still a great drink. Nose: grapes, sweets, a hint of nuts. Taste: sweet, grapey, the alcohol is hard to detect. Finish: short but pleasant.
Sixth spirit tasted this evening. Approximately 4/5 of the bottle remaining. The aroma suggests cheap port. The taste resembles inexpensive perfumed water. Excessively harsh and artificial flavor. Abundant alcohol and chemical notes. It's challenging to drink!
Nose: sweet, minty, herbal. Palate: herbal with some peppery notes. Finish: weak and short, pungent notes disappear quickly, sweet and herbal notes linger a bit longer.
Deliciously smooth, with flavors of pear, apple, elderflower, and fresh fruit. Pleasant texture for drinking, very soft.
Very sweet and fruity; light and easy to drink.
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