IWA : IWA 5 Assemblage 2

IWA crafts an elegant and complex blended sake

The brand: IWA

Founded in 2018 by Richard Geoffroy, the former Cellar Master of the Dom Pérignon Champagne House, IWA is a sake brand born from his many travels to Japan. Today, blending ancestral know-how with contemporary techniques, Richard Geoffroy offers a groundbreaking approach to sake making.

A blend opening a new chapter in the history of sake

Sake IWA 5 Assemblage 2 is crafted in Toyama, in western Japan, from three rice varieties sourced from Yamada Nishiki (Hyogo and Toyama prefectures), Omachi (Okayama prefecture), and Gohyakumangoku (Toyama prefecture).

IWA 5 Assemblage 2 is the first blended sake and one of the rare sakes with significant aging potential. Three rice varieties, five yeast strains, and reserve sakes make up the blend of this exceptional spirit.

It comes in a dark bottle with a “velvet” patina created by designer Marc Newson. The IWA calligraphy, in white glass, was created by calligrapher Mariko Kinoshita, in collaboration with designer Hideki Nakajima.

Characteristics and tasting notes for the IWA 5 Assemblage 2 by IWA

Tasting notes

Nose
Complex, the nose reveals floral notes (white flowers), fruity notes (pear, plum), and citrus, blending harmoniously with hints of spice and licorice.

Palate
Full-bodied and airy, the palate seduces with its flavorful texture, lingering finish, and notes of white pepper.