IWA Assemblage 6 (2024) Sake 720ml

$195.00

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Assemblage 6 (2024) marks a turning point—an elegant closure to IWA’s first creative cycle. Drawing from the great diversity of previous Assemblages, it distills years of exploration into a composition that is both assured and exacting.

The path to this sixth expression has been one of refinement: trimming away excess, preserving the essential, and extending the line from first to final note with unwavering focus. Assemblage 6 opens a new horizon for IWA—a streamlined expression that will guide the path forward.

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IWA 5

Each Assemblage of IWA 5 keeps true to Sake, yet departs from conventionin many aspects

First and foremost, the global expression of classical Sake is shifted to a greater equilibrium between nose and palate. Palatability is key, actual IWA 5’s main asset. A major emphasis is put on the finish. The aftertaste lingers and remains the memory of the Sake, satisfying, refined and smooth: a unique combination of vibrant aromatics, of the sweet, the bitter, the sour, the spicy and the umami.

Sensory Profile

Pear. Plum. Lychee. Gardenia. White florals. Green papaya. Green foliage. Toasted rice. Nori seaweed. Saline. Mace. White pepper. Almond dragée. Cacao. Dark chocolate. Butter.Brioche.

Assemblage 6

Assemblage 6 is all poise and precision — a refined, linear expression that holds its note from the very first impression to a seamless, lingering finish.

The nose
Deeply coherent, the nose unfolds with a calm, emotive presence. Pear and plum emerge first, joined by a note of green foliage and a backdrop of toasted rice. Layers of nori seaweed and a hint of cacao add depth, bringing both freshness and quiet richness.

The palate
Somewhat drier than Assemblage 5, the palate is sleek and linear, carrying its note with unbroken clarity. There is a natural integration of the fruit, floral, and marine elements. A gentle note of buttery brioche unfurls with aeration, adding textural richness. The finish is long, tactile, and resonant, signature balance and complexity are carried till the very end.

ASSEMBLAGE COMPOSITION

A span of opposing & complementary characters

THE SAKE COMPONENTS

1. Rice varieties — 2. Origins

Yamada Nishiki from Hyogo and Toyama Prefectures – brings streamlined finesse.
Omachi from Okayama Prefecture. Bringing opulence and texture.
Gohyakumangoku from Toyama Prefecture. Sealing the Assemblage.

3. Yeast Strains

5 different yeast strains, including experimental ones.
The selection of yeast strains is based on their complimentary individual characters: high and low tone aromas, greener aromas, complexity, umami, sourness, viscosity or texture.