Metaxa 12 Star Brandy
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Metaxa 12 Star is a premium Greek spirit produced by The House of Metaxa in Athens, which has been blending distinctive Greek brandy-and-wine expressions since 1888. Metaxa doesn't fit neatly into the cognac or brandy category—it's its own Greek classification, built from a blend of aged Muscat wines from the islands of Samos and Lemnos together with grape distillates matured in French Limousin oak casks. The 12 Star grade represents the upper end of Metaxa's regular lineup, with the oldest distillates aged for twelve years or more.
The nose is opulent and unmistakably Greek: raisin, dried apricot, honeyed Muscat grape, rose petal, and warm oak spice with a whisper of almond. The palate is rich and silky—candied orange peel, fig, toffee, and gentle baking spice—carried by the Muscat wine's floral sweetness and rounded by long oak maturation. The finish is long, elegant, and subtly spiced, with returning fruit and a soft oak fade.
Serve Metaxa 12 Star neat in a brandy snifter, on the rocks with a strip of orange peel, or in modern Mediterranean cocktails. A natural after-dinner sipper and a strong gift pick.
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Bottle details
| Type | Brandy |
|---|---|
| Brand | Metaxa |
| Producer | The House of Metaxa |
| Origin | Greece |
| Strength | 40% ABV (80 proof) |
| Bottle size | 700 ml |
| Made from | Muscat wine and grape distillate |
| Cask | French oak |
Why Liquor Geeks recommends it
Metaxa sits in a category of its own: a Greek spirit that blends aged Muscat wines from the islands of Samos and Lemnos with grape distillates matured in French Limousin oak, so it never quite fits the cognac or conventional brandy mold. The 12 Star grade sits at the upper end of the house's regular lineup, with its oldest distillates aged twelve years or more, and you can taste that time in the glass. Expect raisin, dried apricot and honeyed Muscat on the nose, then a silky palate of caramel, candied orange peel, fig and toasted almond with a touch of dark chocolate. It suits the curious brandy drinker who wants something off the familiar French map, and it is generous enough for a first-timer sipping neat after dinner. We carry it because it shows how floral, wine-driven sweetness and long oak maturation can meet in one bottle, and because it works as readily in an Old Fashioned as in a snifter.
Pairs well with
- Baklava with honey syrup — The honeyed Muscat and toasted almond notes echo the honey and nuts in the pastry.
- Dark chocolate and dried figs — The palate's fig, caramel and hint of dark chocolate line up naturally with both.
- A quiet after-dinner evening — Its long, warming finish and gentle spice reward slow sipping once the meal is done.
Questions about this bottle
Is Metaxa 12 Star a brandy or a cognac?
Is Metaxa 12 Star a brandy or a cognac?
Neither, strictly speaking. Metaxa is its own Greek classification, made by The House of Metaxa in Athens since 1888. It blends aged Muscat wines with oak-matured grape distillates, which sets it apart from both cognac and conventional grape brandy.
What is Metaxa 12 Star made from?
What is Metaxa 12 Star made from?
It is a blend of aged Muscat wines from the Greek islands of Samos and Lemnos together with grape distillates matured in French Limousin oak casks. The Muscat wine contributes floral sweetness, while the oak maturation adds roundness and gentle spice.
What does the 12 Star grade mean?
What does the 12 Star grade mean?
The 12 Star grade represents the upper end of Metaxa's regular lineup. In this blend, the oldest distillates have been aged for twelve years or more, which shows in its rich amber color, silky texture and long, subtly spiced finish.
How should I drink Metaxa 12 Star?
How should I drink Metaxa 12 Star?
Sip it neat in a brandy snifter, at room temperature or slightly chilled, or serve it on the rocks with a strip of orange peel. It also works in cocktails such as an Old Fashioned or Manhattan for a Greek twist. It is bottled at 40% ABV in a 700 ml bottle.
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