Metaxa Grande Fine
Metaxa Grande Fine is a 40% ABV (80 proof) Greek amber spirit from the House of Metaxa — a blend of wine distillates aged between 8 and 15 years with Muscat wine from Samos and Metaxa's secret Mediterranean botanicals, sold in the brand's distinctive ceramic decanter. It sits between 12 Star and Private Reserve in the Metaxa range. A 750mL bottle. Order Greek spirits online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
- ABV: 40% (80 proof)
- Size: 750mL
- Aging: Wine distillates aged 8–15 years (retailer-sourced range)
- Blend: Aged distillates + Muscat wine + Mediterranean botanicals (incl. rose petals)
- Origin: House of Metaxa, Kifissia, Greece (est. 1888)
Greece's Own Category
Metaxa doesn't call Grande Fine a brandy — it calls it the original Greek spirit, and the category is its own: aged wine distillates married with sweet Muscat wine and a botanical mix that includes rose petals, in a house style Spyros Metaxa founded in 1888. The Grande Fine steps above the 12 Star with older stocks, arriving silky and ample — fully aromatic and woody on the nose, a slight touch of vanilla on the palate, and a fresh, smooth finish — in a ceramic bottle inspired by ancient Greek designs. Discover more Metaxa expressions or browse other aged spirits in the brandy collection.
Tasting Notes
Amber in the glass. Fully aromatic and woody on the nose, well balanced; the palate is silky and ample with aged depth and a slight touch of vanilla; the finish is fresh and smooth.
How to Enjoy
Neat or over a single cube as an after-dinner pour — the decanter belongs on the shelf. It also subs beautifully into brandy-forward cocktails where a softer, more aromatic profile is welcome.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where does Metaxa Grande Fine sit in the Metaxa range?
Above 12 Star and below Private Reserve — the range runs 5 Star, 7 Star, 12 Star, Grande Fine, Angels' Treasure, Private Reserve, AEN.
Is Metaxa a brandy?
It's a Greek amber spirit made from wine distillates blended with Muscat wine and botanicals; Metaxa markets it as its own category rather than a brandy.
Why is the Grande Fine bottle different?
It's sold in a ceramic decanter-style bottle inspired by ancient Greek designs from the island of Rhodes.
Taste the Greek original: buy Metaxa Grande Fine online from Del Mesa Liquor — ready for pickup or delivery in San Diego, CA.
