Metaxa 12 stars

Metaxa 12 starsCreated by Constantinos Raptis in 2011, Metaxa 12 Stars is the refined expression of a journey through the senses. This one of a kind amber spirit unfolds a very complex character with subtle aromatic notes of toasted oak wood, orange peel and spices. It results from the unique craftsmanship of ageing and blending wine distillates and Muscat wines, exclusively from the island of Samos. The Metaxa Master says: Normally we use lightly toasted barrels of

floor-malted by hand using traditional techniques

We also barreled at a gradient of proofs between 100 and 120 proof for our first few years before settling into 100 and 105 proof

dark Pedro Ximénez sherry

The primary flavors are Juniper

exclusively from Grande Champagne

herbal flavors and a wisp of smoke

Through the 1930s and 1940s

and popular culture

and Highball are among the classics that started with Brandy as the base spirit

Stewart MBE returned to one of his most celebrated achievements – consecutive maturation in two different types of cask

creating an expression that is worthy of its reserve status

We taste every barrel in our inventory and reserve the ones that taste good enough to be a Single Barrel but don't have a high enough proof to be a Single Barrel