Metaxa 12 Star Greek Liqueur
Product details
| Management number | 253706733 | Release Date | 2026/10/24 | List Price | CA$18.00 | Model Number | 253706733 | ||
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Elegant and meditative, Metaxa 12 Stars offers the rich, sun-drenched soul of the Aegean. Crafted using sweet Muscat from Samos, aged grape distillates, and Mediterranean botanicals, it delivers a graceful tango of dried fruit, spice, and floral nuance—perfect for contemplative sipping or elevated cocktails.
Origins & Craftsmanship
Founded in 1888 by Spyros Metaxa, this iconic Greek spirit is a rare blend of aged wine distillates, sun-rich Muscat wines from Samos, and a closely guarded mix of Mediterranean herbs including May rose petals. Aged in French Limousin oak casks—both medium and heavily toasted—for a nuanced profile. Blend is married in oak barrels for one year before bottling.
Tasting Profile
Colour: Radiant, deep coppery amber.
Aroma: A captivating bouquet of dried apricot, apricot, peach skin, honey, sugared almonds, rose blossom, and a delicate hint of spice and orange zest.
Palate: Rich and fruity—ripe apricot, peach, raisin, prune, and stone fruit—balanced by light spice, honeyed sweetness, rosewater, and toasted oak notes.
Finish: Long, aromatic, spicy-sweet finish with orange peel, black pepper, black tea, and afterglow of rose blossom and oak warmth.
Quick Overview
| Characteristic | Description |
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| Base & Ingredients | Aged wine distillates, Samos Muscat wine, Mediterranean botanicals |
| Aging | Aged in medium & heavily toasted French oak; married in oak for 1 year |
| ABV | 40% |
| Flavor & Aromas | Apricot, peach, dried fruit, honey, sugared almonds, rose, spice, oak |
| Texture & Finish | Silky, layered, long & spicy with refined floral and citrus echoes |
| Style & Occasion | Sipping spirit for reflection, elevated digestif, or crafted cocktails |
| Heritage | Greek craft since 1888—distinctly anchored in terroir and tradition |
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