{"title":"Limited Editions","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eSome bottles are made to be poured. These are made to be kept.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eThe Limited Edition Collection brings together our most exclusive player collaborations, individually numbered releases created in partnership with the men who have defined South African rugby on the world stage. Each bottle is a tribute in its own right, pairing our signature Cape Potstill craftsmanship with the career, the colours and the legacy of a true Springbok icon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eEvery release in this collection is strictly limited and individually numbered, presented in bespoke packaging that honours the story behind the man as much as the liquid in the glass. These are not everyday pours. They are collector pieces for those who understand that greatness is built over time, and that the finest tributes are the ones worth holding onto.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"avante-dv8-duane-vermeulen-limited-edition-xxo-cape-brandy-750ml","title":"Avante DV8 Duane Vermeulen 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 Fiftieth 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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