IWA 5 Junmai Daiginjo Sake Assemblage 5 720ml
The journey to Assemblage 5 has been yet another awakening, this time a direct projection of previous Assemblage 4 into uncharted territory.
After several years in our state-of-the-art Kura, the craft of IWA is developing into a more and more robust process. Our understanding of all the nuances of a full range of brewing options is reaching new heights.
Our first four Assemblages taught us that even a slight variance in the formulation can lead to pronounced difference. The organic connection between Yabuta Toji and Founder-Maker Richard Geoffroy results in an intriguing finely tuned Assemblage 5.
So accomplished and satisfying, Assemblage 5 not only surprises but it also resets the stage to keep on exploring exciting new horizons.
The nose
The aromas of pear, raspberry and plum blend with the notes of rose and jasmine. Such a complexity is heightened by the spicy freshness of pine and geranium.
The palate
The contrast between palate and nose is engaging. There is a palpable duality of the pure well rounded fruity/floral aromatics and the archaic tactile presence of a gentle astringency. The silky and warm opening dissolves into a dry minerality and lingers with a vibrant touch of citron, white pepper and licorice.