Metaxa Grande Fine is a richly layered and elegant Greek liqueur, combining aged wine-distillates, sweet Muscat from Samos, Mediterranean botanicals, and refined oak notes. It’s smooth, full-bodied, and ideal for sipping neat or enjoying post-meal.
Origins & Craftsmanship
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Produced by the House of Metaxa in Greece, which has been making spirit blends since 1888.
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Grande Fine is a limited edition / collector’s edition release. The bottle is porcelain and designed by Greek street artist Cacao Rocks, inspired by Cycladic architecture and symbolism.
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The blend includes aged Muscat wines from Samos, wine distillates, and botanicals macerated in wine alcohol for about one year.
Tasting Profile
| Sense |
Notes & Details |
| Colour |
Dark amber.
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| Nose / Aroma |
Dried fruits (raisins etc.), nuts, honey, oak, dry flowers, sweet spices.
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| Palate / Taste |
Honeyed fruit, toffee, gentle oak, warm spices; smooth texture.
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| Finish / Aftertaste |
Mellow and sustained with honeyed fruit and a touch of spice.
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Quick Overview
| Spec |
Details |
| ABV |
40%
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| Type |
Greek spirit / liqueur brandy blend / aged brandy + wine + botanicals
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| Key Ingredients |
Muscat wine (from Samos), aged wine distillates, Mediterranean botanicals
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| Bottle / Packaging |
Porcelain bottle, collector’s design by Cacao Rocks; aesthetic tribute to Greek culture and art.
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| Style / Identity |
Luxurious sipping spirit; more complex and nuanced than entry Metaxa expressions; appeals to those who enjoy aged brandies or liqueurs with fruit, gently sweet, warm spice. |