Spades Wines & Spirits

Spades Wines & Spirits has its Mriehel base in the Central Business District, a short drive from Valletta, Sliema and Birkirkara. It opened in October 2021 as the company's first picking warehouse, which means it does two jobs: it fills online orders, and it lets customers walk in and browse the range in person.

For a UK visitor or a new resident, this is a practical place to find a particular bottle, stock up for a villa stay or arrange drinks for a party. On VisitMalta.co.uk the business is listed in our directory of wine merchants in Malta.

The company behind the shop

Spades was established in 2010 by Andrew Forace, who spent more than twelve years in family food and retail businesses before launching a trading company that first brought international detergent brands to Malta. As demand grew, the firm narrowed its focus to importing and distributing wines and spirits through a network of overseas suppliers, and it has become one of the island's better-known drinks distributors.

The shop is run by Premium Brands Ltd, and its aim is to bring quality wines and spirits to Malta with authenticity, expertise and a customer-first approach. Staff are expected to guide buyers on grape varieties and brands, which helps if you are unsure what suits a meal or a gift.

What you can buy

The online shop lists more than 4,000 brands. Spirits cover whisky, gin, rum, vodka, tequila, mezcal, brandy, grappa, vermouth, liqueurs, bitters, miniatures and collectable bottles. Wines include red, white, rosé, sweet and sparkling wine, champagne and sake, and prices can be filtered in bands from under €9.99 up to €200 and above, so a modest dinner wine and a special-occasion bottle sit in the same catalogue.

Beyond drinks, the range includes beers, ciders, soft drinks, mixers, syrups and water, as well as cigars, olive oil, preserves, chocolate and snacks. Accessories include Riedel glassware, Coravin wine-preservation tools and cocktail equipment, and Spades imports Lehmann glassware from France and products from the Italian distillery Antica Distilleria Quaglia as exclusive lines. Gift packs, gift bags and wine hampers are available.

Well-known names appear across the shelves, from single malts such as Macallan, Glenfiddich and Bowmore to Midleton Very Rare, Zacapa rum and Johnnie Walker limited editions, alongside Tuscan and other wines in sizes from standard bottles to large formats. Special offers and new arrivals change often, so the online catalogue is the quickest way to see what is in stock before you visit.

Events, venues and delivery

Spades offers tailored supply for small private functions, corporate events, private clients, home deliveries and hospitality venues such as bars and restaurants. A next-day delivery option is shown at checkout for online orders. Wholesale pricing is also advertised for larger buyers, so event organisers should ask what applies to their order.

If you are collecting in person, a hire car makes Mriehel easy to reach, and Baron Car Hire is one local firm in our directory. Our things to do in Malta guide helps you plan the rest of the trip, and anyone settling on the island can start with the relocating to Malta guide.

Visitors renting a villa or apartment can plan an order around their stay, and anyone staying in the St Julian's or Sliema area can browse hotels in Sliema or where to stay in Malta while they decide. Residents hosting a larger gathering will find that ordering by the case from one supplier is simpler than shopping bottle by bottle.

How to enquire

Tell us what you are looking for, whether that is a specific bottle, a quantity for an event or a regular supply for a venue, and say whether you would like collection or delivery. Use the VisitMalta.co.uk enquiry form on this page and we will pass your message to Spades Wines & Spirits, who will reply to you directly.