Metaxa is a famous type of Greek liqueur born in 1888 by the merchant and producer of spirits Spyros Metaxas (Σπύρος Μεταξάς), originally from Psara.

Type of drink:	Liquor
Country of origin:	Greece
When was metaxa invented?	1888

How is Metaxa produced?

This typical distillate of Greece is made using three different types of grapes as ingredients, namely sultanas (ie raisins), Cointhe grapes (in Greek called “κορινθιακή σταφίδα”, also called “Corinthian currant”) and finally grapes of the Savatiano variety. Often the Metaxas obtained from these grapes are also frequently mixed with the muscat of the island of Limnos (the eighth largest island in Greece) and the island of Samos (one of the most popular muscat in the world).

As far as the maturation of the Metaxas is concerned, the distillate must rest before definitive aromatization (which is carried out with a secret recipe) inside oak barrels for at least 3 years.

Types of Metaxa

There are various types of Metaxa, with brands characterized by different levels of value; to find out some of the most important productions, search the manufacturers’ websites online.

The history of Metaxa

The history of Metaxa originates from the ingenuity of Spyros Metaxas, who together with his brother emigrated to Piraeus in 1870, started to produce liquors of great commercial success and overcoming all the adversities that over time emerged to trade as best as possible his liquors, such as prohibition and wars.

Metaxa is today one of the most famous typical liqueurs of Greece in the world, with a huge demand from abroad for the product.

When to drink Metaxa?

It would be better not to go overboard and prefer to consume Metaxa after a meal; the best time to drink Metaxa is probably dinner.

Where to buy Metaxa?

To buy the Metaxa you can check the prices of the various offers online from the producer’s website.