Metaxa 7 Stars

I am just discovering the brandies and Metaxa is the best to start with. A realy pleasure and surprise when the complex creamy mixture of herbs and fruits is reaching the taste buds for the first time. The next sips are only to confirm the first contact. For me it was love at the first try. I appreciate that the price under 30 euros/1000ml is a bargain comparing to the quality of the brandy.

Review #20 - Brandy / Cognac #3 Nose - floral, fruity (orange, apricots), quite prominent aromas overall and quite a nice nose. Palate - sweet, with honey, very floral, very fruity, orange marmelade, with an oily texture Finish - some dry oak, medium length (maybe medium-long), with a surprisingly rich mouthfeel. It is very smooth as well. This is much better than I remember, so I am wondering if due to the oxidation (not much brandy left in the bottle) the taste mellowed out and the flavours became more prominent. Rating System: 5.0 - Perfect 4.5 - Exceptional 4.0 - Very Good 3.5 - Good 3.0 - Decent 2.5 - Average 2.0 - Below Average 1.5 - Barely Drinkable 1.0 - Undrinkable 0.5 - JB

A rich, Brandy by Metaxa Distillery in Greece crafted with a blend of brandy & wine, featuring Savatiano, Black Corinth & Sultana grape varieties, plus Muscat wine from the islands of Samos, Lemnos, a secret blend of Mediterranean herb and floral extracts; aged in both medium & heavy toasted French Limousin oak barrels. It has an aromatic birth with notes of fruit, wood, flowers, nuts, herbs & spices; while a rich life adds notes of ripe peaches, prunes, black raisins & orange zest; that led to a candied death of medium length with notes of vanilla, cinnamon & coffee.

Positive surprise! Strong at 40, fruity, this particular taste is clear but I can't name it. This is much better than I heard before, though I didn't read any reviews. Fruity, sweet, strong.