Exclusively available at Sake Boutique. Due to Covid-19 difficulties, the Assemblage 3 was blended in Champagne rather than Toyama. An intriguing and enveloping sake. Fresh notes of white peach, pineapple and mango lead into green pepper and intense white flower aromas, deftly supported by darker tones of toasted hazelnut and a hint of smoke. Refreshing acidity gives the perception of a lighter body than previous editions, but IWA’s signature backbone of palate weight remains. Super smooth and light on the tongue, with a long, persistent finish. Elegant, complex and balanced. Bottled 2021 Brewery: Shiraiwa Classification: Junmai Daiginjo Item Code: 1400:162601 %ALC/VOL: 15% Net Volume: 720ml Rice: Yamadanishiki, Omachi, Gohyakumangoku Rice Polishing Ratio: 35% Serve Lower temperatures. Reishu. 冷酒 From 1-2°C and aboveDefinitely tightens the Sake up. Starting from 1°/2° and above is a subtle play of textures, with an element of gentle soft fruitiness – stone fruit, cherry. Higher temperatures. Kanzake. 燗酒 35-37°C Hitohadakan 人肌燗Sensuous. Immaterial and fluffy, gets back together through the aftertaste. Candied almonds. 45°C Jokan 上燗Amazingly soft. The viscosity and silky texture are fusional. Mint, aniseed, camphor. 55°C Tobikirikan 飛び切り燗A glorified character of rice. Rounded, thicker and grainy. White pepper. Matching Food IWA 5 has an intriguing capacity to pair with a great array of foods: the Sake has sort of an inherent versatility to consistently, ingeniously adjust itself right to the level of the food, sensibly, from the delicate to the robust, from light to dark flavors. IWA 5 can pair successive dishes throughout one single meal. *Discounts codes and special offers are not valid on this product.
