What kind of liquor is Metaxa?

What kind of liquor is Metaxa?

Metaxa is fine Greek spirit made by diluting an aged cask strength brandy with muscat wine and a recipe of botanicals including anise and rose petals.

What does Metaxa taste like?

The flavour of Metaxa is unique, but very pleasant. It has a sweetness that comes from the Muscat wines. It also has some citrus notes, maybe coriander, and other botanicals. Rumour has it that rose leaves are part of the botanical mix.

Is Metaxa a cognac or brandy?

Born in 1848 in Greece, Spyros Metaxa was a descendant of a family of silk merchants. … Although it was first compared to a Cognac, and later to a brandy, Metaxa is not classified in either of these spirit categories due to the presence of the Muscat wines and the Mediterranean botanicals.

How long can you keep Metaxa?

A bottle of Metaxa will last once opened for 5-10 years as it is a distilled spirit . I personally once opened can drink it on and off for about 6 to 8 months but it would last for years. As long as you keep it out of direct sunlight and heat it will be ok.