Fresh off Avante Founders’ XV securing a coveted Platter’s 2026 Five-Star rating — the only South African brandy to achieve this at launch — Avante steps into the festive season with a line-up of trendy, craftsmanship-led and premium gifting essentials designed for the stylish, the discerning, and the ones who appreciate mastery in every sip.
Founded by 15 South African rugby legends, Avante is built on the belief that extraordinary things happen when we fuse our best together. This is pure craftsmanship at its best: 100% potstilled. Hand-selected. Patiently transformed. Every component chosen not to overpower, but to elevate — echoing the ethos that brought the brand’s founders together.
Avante has also launched the new 10-year Avante XO — a striking expression crafted to showcase the depth, elegance, and layered complexity of true Cape Potstill brandy.
For the festive season, Avante unveils a range of trendy, beautifully designed and packaged giftable pieces — from customisable cabinets to compact tasting collections — each crafted to elevate the art of gifting and the beauty of holiday season.
Because nothing says “gift with intention” quite like Avante.
GIFT-GUIDE SELECTIONS
1. Avante Founders’ Fifteen (750 ml) — Customisable XV Cabinet
A showstopping, customisable piece — this 15-year Cape Potstill brandy is crafted with patience, precision and pure mastery. Matured in small French oak barrels, it delivers a rich, velvety flavour profile with notes of dried apricot, peach, warm spice, caramel and toasted oak, finishing smoothly with vanilla and roasted nuts.
This award-winning hero represents the very best of South African brandy and is a statement piece that turns any home bar into a conversation starter.
Price: R2 699
Shop: avantebrandy.com
Availability: Available online and at selected retailers. While stocks last. Long-matured, limited-release nature.
2. Avante Tasting Cabinet (Pack of 4)
This sleek and curated tasting cabinet features four 50 ml premium Avante Cape Potstill expressions; the vibrant VS, the smooth VSOP, the new 10-year-old XO, and the distinguished Founders’ XV.
The display-worthy set offers a glimpse into Avante’s signature style and is perfect for the enthusiast who loves exploring flavour, heritage, and craftsmanship — or for the stylish host who knows how to impress. It’s an ideal way to explore the full spectrum of style, flavour and maturation — from lively and light to richly layered and refined.
Price: R799
Shop: avantebrandy.com
Availability: Available online and at selected retailers. Limited special offer (buy 3 pay 2) While stocks last.
3. Avante Founders’ XV (200 ml)
A compact expression of pure sophistication. This premium 200 ml edition of Avante’s Five-Star Founders’ XV is the perfectly sized luxe offering all the depth, character and richness of the original -in a beautifully trimmed format.
The prestige of the 15-year age statement makes it both timeless and elevated for festive gifting. Think stocking fillers with style, curated hampers, or a thoughtful add-on for someone who loves exceptional Cape Potstill brandy. Compact, elegant and perfectly giftable.
The brandy opens with a captivating bouquet of peaches, dried apricot and pear, followed by layers of honey, caramel and citrus. It concludes with a warm, full-bodied finish of walnut, almond and vanilla.
Price: R999
Shop: avantebrandy.com
Availability: Available online and at selected retailers. While stocks last.
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