Metaxa (Greek: Μεταξά) is a Greek distilled spirit invented by Spyros Metaxas in 1888. It is a blend of brandy, spices and wine where wine is not present in some of the more expensive versions of the product to allow for a drier taste. The founder of the distillery was Spyros Metaxas. He created the first brandy and was involved in the founding of the first distillery in 1888.