Iwa 5 Sake Junmai Daiginjo | 720ML

Detailed Description

IWA is a new sake from Japan created by former Dom Pérignon Chef de Cave Richard Geoffroy. Born of a profound respect for tradition paired with the constant need to experiment, IWA is contributing to a new craft of sake. IWA’s singularity lies in its perfect balance and spaciousness, a unique character primarily achieved through the unprecedented use of blending. A constellation of passionate and creative minds brought IWA to life. The brewery is currently being built by Kengo Kuma in Western Japan. The bottle and glassware were designed by Marc Newson. The logo and visual identity were created by Hideki Nakajima in collaboration with calligrapher Mariko Kinoshita.

Distillery Information

Recently introduced in the UK, IWA Sake is the creation of Richard Geoffroy who charted the course of the legendary Dom Pérignon Champagne for 28 years as the fifth Chef de Cave. We are joined by Richard for a distinctive evening exploring his natural change from Champagne to Sake, using his blending (or assemblage) skills. We will taste IWA Sake 5, and discover how in order to craft Sake, rice has to be polished, washed, soaked, steamed, cooled, inverted, mashed, fermented and pressed. When making IWA 5, there isn’t a standard recipe, but rather a scientific experimentation that changes every year. The aim with IWA 5 is to create an internationally renowned Sake, while still staying true to Japanese tradition and methods. Strongly and proudly anchored in its home country, IWA is made at the site of Shiraiwa in Tateyama – at the foot-steps of holly Mount Tate, Toyama Prefecture ( West Japan ) – Highly respectful of the traditional brewing methods, Richard Geoffroy is bringing a ground breaking approach into age old Sake making.