Charles Grech Christmas Catalogue 2022

Christmas Catalogue 2022

The house of Charles Grech was founded in March 1881 by Charles Grech, who after a distinguished career in Britain's Royal Navy, decided to settle in his homeland. He chose a unique location in the fashionable main street of Valletta, then called Strada Reale (later Kingsway and now Republic street), which consisted of three areas: the front of the establishment was a "high class tobacconist shop" selling the finest imported tobacco products and Dunhill pipes. The middle room housed a very exclusive "sampling bar" which for many years was patronised by the top people of the island and senior officers of the Armed Forces and the back room was the "office" where his main activity was that of ship chandler and supplier to ships especially those of the royal navy. His sons, Philip and Joseph, succeeded Charles Grech, who carried on the tradition and progressed to importing and distributing all over the Maltese islands. They steered the firm through the dark years of World War II, and they were very proud that despite the bombs, it was 'business as usual every single day. In 1947, Charles, son of Philip joined the firm straight from law school to replace his father who had to retire due to health reasons. Soon after, his younger brother Godwin joined in, and together, they made a great team The fourth generation is now at the helm of the Company.

High end hampers from Charles Grech & Co are always a great option whether you ' re searching for a unique present for a friend, family member, loved one, colleague, or client.

Our devoted staff have been creating exquisite, hand picked hampers and gift packages, obtaining only the best items from premium manufacturers.

With our dependable delivery options, you can feel secure knowing that we have everything covered. They can be delivered directly to recipients, subject to a €4.00 charge per address.

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A S E L E C T I O N O F

Chateau De Chamirey La Mission

Penfolds RWT Shiraz

Nice ruby color with garnet tints.

The nose develops aromas of black fruits: cassis, blueberry and subtle spices notes, white pepper The wine is full and rich, tannins are soft and silky with black fruits and spices Good length and well balanced

Deep brilliant red. Ripe red berries, Asian spices and potpourri on the highly expressive, mineral accented nose Juicy, sharply focused raspberry and bitter cherry flavors show excellent precision and vivacity, and a hint of white pepper contributes cut

Very beautiful dress of a deep red, velvety . The nose is very expressive with fruity and slightly aniseed notes On the palate, the wine explodes with aromas of red fruits It is crunchy, long, intense and delicious

Pretty gold colour with green tints.Nose develops lime aromas, yellow fruits, citrus, vanilla aroma and brioch Light caramel notes Touch of spiciness and great complexity On the palate, great oaky character , long and persistant aftertaste

RWT is produced using single region, Barossa Valley fruit and matured only in French oak. The wine is sleek, muscular and rich, showing all the hallmarks of a truly exceptional RWT

Domaine Des Perdrix Vosne Romanee

Domain de Cristia Le Grand Pin

Domaine des Perdrix Nuits Saint Georges

P R E M I U M W I N E S

Nice ruby color with garnet tints. The nose develops aromas of black fruits: cassis, blueberry and subtle spices notes, white pepper The wine is full and rich, tannins are soft and silky with black fruits and spices Good length and well balanced

Intense ruby red colour with tinges of purple. Powerful on the nose and utterly elegant, with rich notes of ripe fruit, berries and plum Elegant and silky smooth tannins that accompany the taste, which culminates in a pleasant and persistent finish, are truly astounding

The fruit is rock solid, delineated, tonic and firm. The pleasure factor awarded here is very high thanks to the wine's inner softness, silky tannins and soothing extract The bouquet is seamless and pristine

Luce is a singular and irresistible expression of Montalcino, a Super Tuscan with an exotic side, and above all full of pleasure The spectacular estate’s diversity of soils, expositions and biodiversity of olive groves and forests come together in a wine as vibrant and exciting as the landscape

Giramonte has a marvellously intense ruby red colour with slight tinges of purple. The complex bouquet reveals splendid fruity notes The toasted hints of roasted coffee, cocoa bean and roasted hazelnut are seamlessly integrated It is ample, well rounded and has dense, silky smooth tannins

Ripe al Convento Brunello di Montalcino

Frescobaldi Montesodi

Le Serre Nuove dell' Ornellaia

Tenuta Luce Brunello di Montalcino

Frescobaldi Giramonte

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F I N E C I G A R S F R

Oliva Cigars

Handmade in Nicaragua and highly rated in cigar magazines, the Oliva family’s selection of cigars has something for every smoker out there. Each leaf in each recipe, from the smooth and sweet to the big and bold, and from the traditional shapes to the short and stout Nubs, is of the utmost quality. Every recipe is designed for the serious smoker who wants nothing less than carefully crafted construction, time honored tradition, and unparalleled enjoyment

The Upsetters

fermented and aged Ligero fillers and leaves known for their robust and rich flavor.

Perla de Calvano

These are Unique cigars with a round and intense aroma that develops into an enjoyable taste of hazelnuts and wood. They feelvelvety on the palate and retain a surprising freshness accompanied with a pleasant roundness

The Upsetters represent the next level in the evolution of the infused cigar smoking segment. Beginning with our tongue leaf, The Upsetters fillers evenly pair this rare and ancient tobacco with only the finest Nicaraguan leaf available. Utilizing a tradition established thousands of years ago. The Upsetters' flavor and profile further benefit from a carefully measured technique known as "Caribbean atmospheric herbal infusion " All said The Upsetters' full line of premium cigars reflects a certain elegance that is sure to appeal to both the experiential and adventurous smoker, as well as the most ardently traditional smoker alike.

Oliva Seri Melanio

Oliva Serie V Melanio is hand rolled using expe

R O M N I C A R A G U A

Highclere Castle

The Highclere Castle Edwardian Cigars are hand rolled in Esteli, Nicaragua, using a Connecticut Shade wrapper, and both Criollo and Corojo from the volcanic soils of Jalapa and the island of Ometepe. The binder is made from Mata Fina, a dark tobacco from Brazil The blend is finalized with an exclusive hybrid seed that Foundation has named Nicadan. The resulting smoke is exceptionally smooth and elegant, with notes of pepper, citrus, leather nd fireplace.

The Wise Man Lancero

The Wise Man is a true Nicaraguan Cigar; the debut cigar and initial line blended under Master Cigar Maker Nicholas Melillo. A 100% Nicaraguan blend, this cigar is medium bodied with sweet notes of cedar and spice

Charter Oak Charter Oak Cigars hail

from the same fertile valley in Connecticut where native son and Master Blender Nick R Agua aka Nick Melillo was born and raised. Charter Oak Cigars feature some of the most prized and sought after Cuban seed leaf varieties from Nicaragua's exquisite Esteli and Japa regions. The cigars and then wrapped in a silky, beautiful Connecticut Shade wrapper and a Sumatran binder for a balanced medium bodied smoke.

G I F T H A M P E R S

Our gift hampers can be customised create your own selection and add your personal greeting.

Please forward your queries to: info@charlesgrech.com

A S E L E C T I O N O F S I N

The Macallan Triple Cask

Matured 12 years old reveals the unrivalled commitment to the mastery of wood and spirit for which The Macallan has been known since it was established in 1824 It is a uniquely complex combination of oak that delivers the extraordinary smooth and delicate character of this single malt. A trinity of spirits, matured individually in sherry seasoned European oak casks, sherry seasons American casks and ex bourbon American oak casks and then exquisitely and expertly married together to create a vibrant single malt busting with citrus fruits, vanilla and fresh oak flavours.

Highland Park 12 Year old is an award winning single malt that is tried, trusted and true with a long history dating back to 1798. A distinctive balance of sweetness and smoke Predominantly aged in scarce and expensive sherry seasoned European and American oak casks. Made the traditional way using ancient techniques long since abandoned by most other distilleries. Recent Awards Gold Scotch Whisky Masters 2022, Gold International Spirits Challenge 2021, Bronze San Francisco World Spirits Competition

Benriach 12 whisky is three cask matured for at least twelve years in sherry casks, bourbon barrels and port casks. The whisky from each cask is then expertly married together to create a smooth, sherry rich single malt, layered with baked fruit, maple honey and cocoa, perfectly balanced with a lingering sultana and spiced mocha finish. Recent Awards

Double Gold Medal San Francisco World Spirits Competition 2021

G L E M A L T W H I S K I E S

Glenglassaugh Pedro Ximénez Sherry Wood

Finish has a luscious sweetness of the full bodied spirit which is intensified in Pedro Ximénez sherry wood finish Known as the ‘King of sherries’, Pedro Ximénez is a sweet, dessert sherry, made by the sun dried Pedro Ximénez grape, known for its unctuous raisiny character. During finishing, the PX cask imbues Glenglassaugh with sun dried warmth, reminiscent of a richly baked fruit dessert, spiced by the sea Bottled at 46% with natural colour and is non chill filtered

Glendronach 12 Original is a superb richly sherried single malt is matured for at least 12 years in a combination of the finest Spanish Pedro Ximénez and Oloroso sherry casks Natural colour and bottled at 43%, The GlenDronach 12 year old is a sweet, creamy dram. Recent Awards Gold IWSC 2021, Gold San Francisco World Spirits Competition.

The Glenrothes 12 is matured only in sherry seasoned oak casks and bottled at natural colour with a character of vanilla, melon, and cinnamon The Glenrothes ‘House Style’ is showcased through this 12 year old All of the flavours come from the balance of different sherry seasoned casks, giving a smooth and lasting sweetness.

The classic blend rested in ex port casks, which provides the profile with a touch of fruity complexity. With a hint of cinnamon and clove in the nose, and plenty of rich fruitcake in the body.

Extra matured in Sherry casks Oak first, with aromas of cocoa, sherry, cherry and light oak. An aftertaste is full of flavor with hints of chocolate and spices.

Expertly blended using a rare peated malt to produce a deliciously smoky yet sweet whisky.

Smooth, peaty and aromatic, this is a complex yet approachable blend with hints of dried fruit and soft smoky notes.

Y O U A R E T

Made with Italian bergamot from Calabria and lemons from Capri, along with Gin Mare’s four principal botanicals Arbequina olive from Spain, rosemary from Greece, thyme from Turkey, and Italian sweet basil Gin Mare Capri brings the very essence of the Mediterranean and the island of Capri to life through its authentic fresh citrus flavor profile.

Drinking Gin Mare will transport you to the coast at the height of summer. With its eternal blue sky, its characteristic scent of rosemary, basil and thyme, the sea breeze on your skin... Gin Mare is made using traditional techniques from the Mediterranean, through a delicate maceration and independent distillation which expresses all the characteristics of each botanical in the final product.

GINRAW is the thorough answer to every gourmet’s needs A gastronomical taste that smoothly lingers on the most discerning palates. The nose offers an excellent aromatic intensity. Full bodied and voluminous on the palate, it is smooth, pleasant, and elegant. Conceived to explore all its nuances when drinking it neat or on the rocks, in a G&T, enhancing its freshness, or as the basis for the most creative cocktails.

Winner of 71 prestigious international awards, The Highclere Castle Gin possesses a rare level of smoothness that allows it to be enjoyed on the rocks. Traditionally, it is exceptional when mixed with tonic and lime or in a classic martini cocktail Juniper has grown wild on the estate since the ancient Roman days, and forms the backbone of this super premium London Dry Gin.

European Edition AROMATIC BITTERS

The unmistakable taste of OPIHR Spiced Gin, perfectly balanced with discernible bitter notes of cascarilla bark and fragrant myrrh to create a truly unique and aromatic flavour profile.

London Dry Gin OPIHR SPICES OF THE ORIENT

A unique London Dry Gin made using hand picked botanicals, including spicy cubeb berries from Indonesia, cardamom and Tellicherry black pepper from India and coriander from Morocco.

Arabian Edition BLACK LEMON

The unmistakable taste of OPIHR Spiced Gin elevated through the marriage of citrus and spice, with powerful bursts of Persian black lemons, heightened by the rich citrus flavour of timut peppers.

Far East Edition SZECHUAN PEPPER

The unmistakable taste of OPIHR Spiced Gin enhanced by the warming flavours of Szechuan pepper and smoky ajwain notes, combined for an authentically unique flavour combination.

WILD BERRY PINK GIN

The Original London Dry Gin recipe infused with Scottish raspberries and blackberries.

ORIGINAL LONDON DRY GIN

A classic London Dry Gin handcrafted by England's oldest gin distillery since 1761.

SLOE GIN

Embodies the naturally rich flavour of sloe berries to produce a perfectly warming taste.

BLUEBERRY GIN

The Original London Dry Gin recipe infused with fresh blueberries.

BLACK CHERRY GIN

The Original London Dry Gin recipe infused with natural black cherries.

BLOOD ORANGE & FIG GIN

The Original London Dry Gin recipe infused with blood orange and fig.

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