On the nose, there are notes of old honey, bitter citrus peel, chocolate & coffee & a mixture of sweet spices & pear compote. Its taste is complex, warm & generous, with gentle oak, dried figs, raisins, tobacco, orange peel. Long after-taste of dried fruit (figs, plums), smoky, with a long aromatic finish. Once every year, the Metaxa Master Constantinos Raptis brings to life an extraordinary creation. From the House cellars, he selects ingredients that have matured patiently & are at the absolute peak of their expression. Carefully, he brings them together in a single batch to create The Metaxxa Private Reserve. Every drop of this dark amber liquid reveals aromas of beautifully aged Muscat wines & of exquisite, aged wine distillates.