Becherovka Original Herbal Liqueur vs Metaxa Ouzo
Compare current tracked prices, stockists and core specifications. Metaxa Ouzo currently starts £0.50 lower.
| Availability | In stock | In stock |
|---|---|---|
| Best current price | £25.49 | £24.99 |
| Current stockists | 1 merchant | 1 merchant |
| Producer | Becherovka | Metaxa |
| Type | Other Spirits | Other Spirits |
| Size | 700ml | 700ml |
| Where to buy |
Becherovka Original Herbal Liqueur
Becherovka Original is an iconic Czech herbal liqueur produced in Karlovy Vary (Carlsbad) for over 200 years. Its timeless taste is based on a secret recipe - a balanced mix of approximately 20 herbs and spices from all over the world. This unique blend creates a pleasant bitter-sweet taste and the prominent golden colour that has made Becherovka famous. The original Czech liqueur from the famous spa town of Carlsbad, Becherovka contains no artificial preservatives, colourants, or emulsifiers. Why You'll Love It This is the original Czech herbal liqueur with a heritage dating back to 1807. Becherovka's timeless taste has remained proudly unchanged for over 200 years, crafted according to a secret recipe known only to a select few. The balanced mix of approximately 20 herbs and spices from around the world creates a unique flavour profile that's both bitter and sweet. The liqueur is completely natural, containing no artificial preservatives, colourants, or emulsifiers. The production takes place in Karlovy Vary (Carlsbad), a famous Czech spa town, adding to the liqueur's heritage and authenticity. This is Czech tradition in a bottle. Production & Heritage Produced by Jan Becher - Karlovarská Becherovka in Karlovy Vary (Carlsbad), Czech Republic, since 1807. Made from a secret recipe containing approximately 20 herbs and spices sourced from around the world. The unique production process creates the distinctive bitter-sweet taste and golden colour. Contains no artificial preservatives, colourants, or emulsifiers. 38% ABV. Tasting Notes Prominent golden colour. Initially you will feel a prominent bitter taste with dominant notes of clove and cinnamon on your palate. After swallowing, the real strength of herbs appears combined with bitter orange and a sweet aftertaste. The flavour profile is complex, balanced, and distinctive. Serving Suggestion Becherovka tastes great on its own - the perfect serve requires ice-cold Becherovka in a frozen shot glass. It is also a perf
Metaxa Ouzo
Metaxa Ouzo is Greece's iconic anise-flavoured spirit, crafted with a distinctive blend of aromatic botanicals including anise, mastic, and badiane (star anise). This classic ouzo delivers the rich, balanced flavour that has made it a Mediterranean staple for generations, perfect for leisurely sipping in the traditional Greek style. Why You'll Love It This is authentic Greek ouzo at its finest—aromatic, smooth, and deeply satisfying. The combination of anise, mastic from the island of Chios, and badiane creates a unique flavour profile that's both complex and approachable. Whether you're recreating a Greek taverna experience at home or discovering ouzo for the first time, Metaxa delivers the real deal. Production Produced by Metaxa, one of Greece's most respected spirits houses, this ouzo is crafted using traditional methods with a carefully balanced blend of botanicals. Anise provides the signature liquorice character, while mastic adds subtle pine and herbal notes, and badiane contributes warming spice and depth. Tasting Notes Clear and bright, turning milky white when water or ice is added. The nose is aromatic with pronounced anise, sweet liquorice, and herbal mastic notes. The palate is smooth and full-bodied with balanced anise, subtle spice, and a clean, refreshing finish. Perfect Serve Serve in the classic Greek manner with ice-cold water or over ice, which releases the aromatic oils and creates the signature cloudy appearance. Pairs beautifully with mezze, grilled seafood, olives, feta cheese, and Mediterranean small plates.
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