Piscopo

Antonio Piscopo Wines & Spirits is a drinks and gifts business based at St Anthony Stores on Triq Jean De La Vallette in St Paul's Bay, on Malta's north-east coast. Its online shop trades under the name Piscopo and is built around two things: Christmas hampers and gifts, and a range of premium whisky. On VisitMalta.co.uk it appears among the island's wine merchants and in our gift shops directory.

The shop's tagline is 'packed with joy, delivered with care', and it is designed for browsing and ordering from home, which suits a UK buyer who wants to send or collect a present while on the island.

Hampers and gifts

The shop is named for its Christmas hampers and gifts, and ready-made hampers are listed alongside the spirits, with Hamper 1 shown at €16.50. A hamper is a straightforward gift for family or colleagues, and the shop's cart and wish list let you collect several items before you order.

Prices are shown in euros, and the shop's price filter on its whisky and gift range spans roughly €16 to €295, so there is room for a small thank-you present as well as a larger one. If you are sending flowers or other presents alongside, the gift shop listings on VisitMalta.co.uk are a good place to compare. Items can be collected in the wish list first, which helps if you are still deciding between a hamper and a bottle, and the cart shows your choices together before you order.

Whisky and spirits

The online range includes a run of single malts and premium bottles, with prices printed on each product. Examples include Dalwhinnie 15 Year Old 70cl at €50.76, Glenmorangie The Nectar 16 Year Old 70cl at €70.34 and Aberfeldy 16 Year Old 70cl at €83.25. Some bottles come as gift sets with two glasses, such as the Glenfiddich 15 Year Old Solera at €55.93 and the Balvenie 14 Year Old Caribbean Cask at €90.65.

At the top of the list sit rarer bottlings, including Glenmorangie Signet 70cl at €173.73, Glenfiddich 21 Year Old Gran Reserva Rum Cask at €207.63 and a Chivas Royal Salute Polo Estancia 70cl at €224.58. A search view of the shop shows 34 products across several pages, and new arrivals are marked as new. A gift set that includes two glasses, such as the Glenfiddich or Balvenie sets, saves buying glassware separately and makes a ready-to-give present for a whisky drinker back home.

Ordering from the shop

Customers can sign in, keep a wish list, add items to a shopping cart and read the terms and conditions of sale on the site. The premises are described as a cash and carry, so it is worth checking what is available before making a special trip. Whisky bought on the island is sold in 70cl bottles, so it helps to think about how many you want to carry home in your luggage.

Planning a trip to St Paul's Bay

St Paul's Bay is a lively resort area with plenty to see nearby. Browse our guide to hotels in Qawra and St Paul's Bay for places to stay, the Mellieħa guide for the north of the island, and Popeye Village for a family day out. For the coast, see the best beaches in Malta and Golden Bay, and for general planning use things to do in Malta, the Malta weather guide and flights to Malta from the UK. If you are visiting around the festive season, the weather guide shows what to expect month by month, and the shop's hampers are an easy way to take something local home.

To ask Piscopo about hampers, whisky or stock, use the VisitMalta.co.uk enquiry form on this page and we will pass your message to the business.