{"title":"Collaboration Collection","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eme bottles are not simply crafted. They are earned alongside the men who helped build Avante.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe Collaboration Collection brings together our most personal releases, each created in partnership with a legend whose story shaped the brand from its earliest days. Every bottle is individually numbered and paired with a certificate of authenticity personally signed by the man himself, finished with details drawn from his career and character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eMore than a limited allocation, each piece is a tribute, built on years of shared triumph and the same patience we bring to every pour. Forward Together.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"avante-dv8-duane-vermeulen-limited-edition-xxo-cape-brandy-750ml","title":"Avante x Duane Vermeulen: DV8 Limited Edition XXO Cape Brandy 750ml","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eSome careers are not just played. They are lived. Eleven years of relentless dedication, two Rugby World Cup winner's medals, a British and Irish Lions Series, back to back Currie Cup titles, and a Rugby Championship. Duane Vermeulen did not simply play the game. He defined it. The DV8 was created to honour that legacy in a spirit worthy of it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eAged for fourteen years in small oak barrels, this XXO Cape Potstill Brandy reveals remarkable depth in every pour. Rich notes of dried fruit and warm spice open on the nose, underpinned by a smooth, balanced oak character that lingers long on the palate. A brandy for those who understand that the finest things take time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eOnly 840 bottles exist. Each one comes with a personalised collector's booklet, individually numbered and personally signed by Duane himself, along with a certificate of authenticity. Presented in a bespoke wooden box engraved with his career achievements, this is the definitive collectors release for rugby fans and spirit connoisseurs alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eAdd your own personal message with custom engraving, and transform an already extraordinary bottle into a lasting tribute.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis is a preorder. By securing your bottle today, you are reserving your individually numbered DV8 ahead of the official launch in early August 2026. Payment is taken now. Your bottle will be allocated and despatched once the release goes live.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Avante Brandy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53009412260149,"sku":null,"price":3000.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0863\/6914\/1045\/files\/Avante_x_Duane_Vermeulen_cabinet.png?v=1782987658"},{"product_id":"avante-x-cheslin-kolbe-fiftieth-cap-limited-edition-xv-cape-brandy-750ml","title":"Avante x Cheslin Kolbe: 50th Cap Limited Edition XV Cape Brandy 750ml","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eCheslin Kolbe was underestimated by everyone who hadn't seen him on the field. Too small, too slight, too easily overlooked. Then he stepped onto the world stage and left his mark on every defender, every stadium, and every kid who was ever told they weren't big enough. Two Rugby World Cup winner's medals, a try in a World Cup final, a Rugby Championship, a British and Irish Lions series, and Top 14 and Champions Cup honours in Europe. Fifty caps in the green and gold, and one of the finest examples this country has ever produced. This release honours that journey, in a spirit worthy of it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eAged for fifteen years in small oak barrels, this XV Cape Potstill Brandy opens with peaches, dried apricot, and pear, followed by honey, caramel, and citrus. The finish is warm and full bodied, with walnut, almond, and vanilla.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eOnly fifty bottles exist, one for each of Cheslin's caps as of July 2026. Each is individually numbered, personally signed by Cheslin, and presented in a bespoke engraved wooden box with a collector's booklet and certificate of authenticity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eAdd a custom engraved message to transform your bottle into a personal tribute. A portion of proceeds goes to Cheslin's foundation, \u003ca class=\"underline underline underline-offset-2 decoration-1 decoration-current\/40 hover:decoration-current focus:decoration-current\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cheslinkolbefoundation.org\"\u003ewww.cheslinkolbefoundation.org\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e*This is a private allocation ahead of the official launch in early August 2026. 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