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The Original VSOP 50ml
French oak50ml
- 4.5starsPlatter's 4.5 stars45th anniversary edition
The founders' first release, in a 50ml miniature made for a first taste or a thoughtful add on.
- Matured in French oak, mostly five year old brandy
- Smooth enough to sip, built for a long mixer
- Fits a pocket, a place setting or a gift tag
R 125
Secure checkout
Delivered in 5 to 7 working days
Christmas delivery
Order by these dates for delivery by 24 December:
- Cape Town18 Dec
- Gauteng15 Dec
- Durban15 Dec
- Outlying areas11 Dec
Tasting notes
- Nose
- Dried fruit and vanilla.
- Palate
- Smooth, with warm oak and quiet depth.
- Finish
- Smooth and lingering.
The details
- Style
- VSOP
- Oak
- French
- Strength
- 40% ABV
- Size
- 50ml
- Origin
- Western Cape, South Africa
Delivery
Standard orders are delivered in 5 to 7 working days. Personalised orders: allow up to 10 working days. Delivery costs are shown at checkout.
Christmas: for delivery by 24 December, order by 18 December (Cape Town), 15 December (Gauteng and Durban) or 11 December (outlying areas). Engraved orders: by 27 November. Express delivery is not available over the festive period.
Christmas: for delivery by 24 December, order by 18 December (Cape Town), 15 December (Gauteng and Durban) or 11 December (outlying areas). Engraved orders: by 27 November. Express delivery is not available over the festive period.
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4.5Platter's stars
2023Launched with the founders
50Millilitres
40%Alcohol by volume
The story of the liquid
Refined harmony,
in every sip.
Masterfully distilled from the finest Cape grapes and matured in French oak barrels.
Nose
Dried fruit and vanilla.
Palate
Smooth, with warm oak and quiet depth.
Finish
Smooth and lingering.
ServeNeat, over a single large cube, or with ginger ale and an orange twist.
One pour of
refined harmony.
The VSOP's deep red label in miniature.
The simplest way to try the Original VSOP, or to add a little warmth to any order.
- The size50ml, easy to carry.
- The liquidThe same blend as the 750ml.
- The giftAn easy add on to any order.
The founding story
Fifteen legends.
One team.
Avante began in 2023 with Rob Heyns and Springbok World Cup winning captain John Smit, and an idea that sounded simple: bring fifteen international rugby legends from seven nations together, not as ambassadors, but as owners. Men who spent their careers putting the team first now put their names to every bottle. Nothing worth having is built alone.
The first bottle the fifteen founders put their names to. Every other Avante began here.
15Founders and owners
7Rugby nations
2023Forward together
Reviews
Good to know.
Is it the same liquid as the 750ml?
Yes, the same blend in a smaller bottle.
Can it be engraved?
Laser engraving is offered on our 750ml bottles.