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Metaxa 12 Stars Greek Amber Spirit 700ml | Mature & Elegant Aged Brandy-Style Blend with Muscat Wine & Rose Botanicals

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Metaxa 12 Stars is a refined Greek amber spirit blending aged wine distillates, Muscat wine from Samos, and rose petal botanicals for a smooth, floral finish.
Manufacturer: Metaxas
SKU: EL1191

Since 1888, Metaxa has occupied a singular place in the spirits world—a Greek amber spirit that defies simple categorization. The 12 Stars expression captures over a century of artisanal blending, combining wine distillates, fine Muscat wine from Samos, and carefully selected botanicals including rose petals. The result is a spirit that recalls brandy yet stands entirely on its own, offering a mature, elegant profile with floral sweetness and depth.

Presented in a handsome bottle with gold lettering and a distinctive blue cap, this 700ml expression showcases the craftsmanship that earned Metaxa its reputation as Greece's signature amber spirit.

Why Choose Metaxa 12 Stars

  • Unique Greek amber spirit blending wine distillates, Muscat wine from Samos, and rose petal botanicals
  • Mature, elegant profile developed through careful ageing and blending since 1888
  • Rich floral sweetness on the nose with notes of rose petals, violets, and dark coffee
  • Smooth palate balancing floral character with hints of chocolate, coffee, and orange
  • 40% ABV in a 700ml presentation bottle with distinctive blue cap and gold detailing
  • Stands in its own category—contains wine, making it neither strictly brandy nor cognac
  • Perfect for sipping neat or as a sophisticated after-dinner spirit

Tasting Profile & Production Details

On the nose, Metaxa 12 Stars opens with a rich floral sweetness unlike typical brandies or whiskies. Rose petals provide the dominant character, supported by violet notes and subtle hints of fig. A darker undercurrent of roasted coffee adds complexity and depth to the aromatic profile.

The palate reveals the same floral elegance found on the nose, with rose petals and violets coming forward in a balanced interplay with darker coffee and chocolate tones. The finish lingers pleasantly, leaving traces of floral sweetness, coffee richness, and a whisper of orange zest. At 40% alcohol by volume, the spirit maintains presence without overwhelming the delicate botanical layers.

What sets Metaxa apart is its unique composition. When spirits regulations tightened their definitions of cognac and brandy, Metaxa chose to preserve its original recipe rather than reformulate. The inclusion of Muscat wine from Samos means this spirit falls outside the strict brandy definition, yet it shares brandy's warmth and character while offering something distinctly its own.

About Metaxa

In 1888, Spyros Metaxa set out to create what he believed would be the smoothest amber spirit under the sun. His vision combined the arts of wine-making, distilling, ageing, and blending into a style that remains unique more than 130 years later. When spirit classifications evolved and became more rigid, Metaxa maintained its traditional recipe—including the fine Muscat wine that gives the spirit its distinctive character—rather than compromise for the sake of a category label. Today, Metaxa occupies its own class in spirit competitions and on discerning shelves worldwide, a testament to the strength of Greek tradition and craftsmanship.

Common Questions

Is Metaxa a brandy or cognac?
Metaxa is neither strictly brandy nor cognac. It was originally called cognac when first introduced in 1888, but as spirit regulations tightened, it could no longer use that term. Later, when brandy definitions excluded spirits containing wine, Metaxa chose to keep its traditional recipe with Muscat wine from Samos rather than reformulate. Today it occupies its own category as a Greek amber spirit.
What does the 12 Stars designation indicate?
The 12 Stars expression represents a mature, elegant profile within the Metaxa range. The number indicates the level of ageing and blending complexity, with 12 Stars offering a refined balance of floral botanicals, wine character, and aged spirit depth suitable for sipping and special occasions.
How should I serve Metaxa 12 Stars?
Metaxa 12 Stars is best enjoyed neat at room temperature in a snifter or tulip glass to appreciate its floral and coffee aromas. It works beautifully as an after-dinner digestif. Some enjoy it over a single large ice cube, which opens up the botanicals as it slowly dilutes. Given its 40% ABV, sip slowly to appreciate the layered flavors.
What botanicals are used in Metaxa?
Metaxa includes rose petals among its botanicals, which contribute the distinctive floral sweetness on both nose and palate. The exact botanical recipe remains proprietary, but tasters often detect violet notes (likely derived from the roses) alongside the wine and aged distillate character. These botanicals set Metaxa apart from conventional brandies.

Experience a Greek amber spirit that has stood outside convention since 1888, where Muscat wine, aged distillates, and rose petal botanicals unite in a mature, elegant expression.

Metaxa 12 Stars is a distinguished Greek amber spirit, artfully blending aged wine distillates, Muscat wine from Samos, and rose botanicals, resulting in a mature, elegant profile that captivates with floral sweetness and depth.

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Since 1888, Metaxa has occupied a singular place in the spirits world—a Greek amber spirit that defies simple categorization. The 12 Stars expression captures over a century of artisanal blending, combining wine distillates, fine Muscat wine from Samos, and carefully selected botanicals including rose petals. The result is a spirit that recalls brandy yet stands entirely on its own, offering a mature, elegant profile with floral sweetness and depth.

Presented in a handsome bottle with gold lettering and a distinctive blue cap, this 700ml expression showcases the craftsmanship that earned Metaxa its reputation as Greece's signature amber spirit.

Why Choose Metaxa 12 Stars

  • Unique Greek amber spirit blending wine distillates, Muscat wine from Samos, and rose petal botanicals
  • Mature, elegant profile developed through careful ageing and blending since 1888
  • Rich floral sweetness on the nose with notes of rose petals, violets, and dark coffee
  • Smooth palate balancing floral character with hints of chocolate, coffee, and orange
  • 40% ABV in a 700ml presentation bottle with distinctive blue cap and gold detailing
  • Stands in its own category—contains wine, making it neither strictly brandy nor cognac
  • Perfect for sipping neat or as a sophisticated after-dinner spirit

Tasting Profile & Production Details

On the nose, Metaxa 12 Stars opens with a rich floral sweetness unlike typical brandies or whiskies. Rose petals provide the dominant character, supported by violet notes and subtle hints of fig. A darker undercurrent of roasted coffee adds complexity and depth to the aromatic profile.

The palate reveals the same floral elegance found on the nose, with rose petals and violets coming forward in a balanced interplay with darker coffee and chocolate tones. The finish lingers pleasantly, leaving traces of floral sweetness, coffee richness, and a whisper of orange zest. At 40% alcohol by volume, the spirit maintains presence without overwhelming the delicate botanical layers.

What sets Metaxa apart is its unique composition. When spirits regulations tightened their definitions of cognac and brandy, Metaxa chose to preserve its original recipe rather than reformulate. The inclusion of Muscat wine from Samos means this spirit falls outside the strict brandy definition, yet it shares brandy's warmth and character while offering something distinctly its own.

About Metaxa

In 1888, Spyros Metaxa set out to create what he believed would be the smoothest amber spirit under the sun. His vision combined the arts of wine-making, distilling, ageing, and blending into a style that remains unique more than 130 years later. When spirit classifications evolved and became more rigid, Metaxa maintained its traditional recipe—including the fine Muscat wine that gives the spirit its distinctive character—rather than compromise for the sake of a category label. Today, Metaxa occupies its own class in spirit competitions and on discerning shelves worldwide, a testament to the strength of Greek tradition and craftsmanship.

Common Questions

Is Metaxa a brandy or cognac?
Metaxa is neither strictly brandy nor cognac. It was originally called cognac when first introduced in 1888, but as spirit regulations tightened, it could no longer use that term. Later, when brandy definitions excluded spirits containing wine, Metaxa chose to keep its traditional recipe with Muscat wine from Samos rather than reformulate. Today it occupies its own category as a Greek amber spirit.
What does the 12 Stars designation indicate?
The 12 Stars expression represents a mature, elegant profile within the Metaxa range. The number indicates the level of ageing and blending complexity, with 12 Stars offering a refined balance of floral botanicals, wine character, and aged spirit depth suitable for sipping and special occasions.
How should I serve Metaxa 12 Stars?
Metaxa 12 Stars is best enjoyed neat at room temperature in a snifter or tulip glass to appreciate its floral and coffee aromas. It works beautifully as an after-dinner digestif. Some enjoy it over a single large ice cube, which opens up the botanicals as it slowly dilutes. Given its 40% ABV, sip slowly to appreciate the layered flavors.
What botanicals are used in Metaxa?
Metaxa includes rose petals among its botanicals, which contribute the distinctive floral sweetness on both nose and palate. The exact botanical recipe remains proprietary, but tasters often detect violet notes (likely derived from the roses) alongside the wine and aged distillate character. These botanicals set Metaxa apart from conventional brandies.

Experience a Greek amber spirit that has stood outside convention since 1888, where Muscat wine, aged distillates, and rose petal botanicals unite in a mature, elegant expression.

Metaxa 12 Stars is a distinguished Greek amber spirit, artfully blending aged wine distillates, Muscat wine from Samos, and rose botanicals, resulting in a mature, elegant profile that captivates with floral sweetness and depth.

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