Where the story begins.
Complex, layered and unusually savory, Assemblage 1 established the essential IWA 5 signature: richness without heaviness, finely balanced aromatics, saline persistence and distinctive umami. This is the founding expression — the sake that introduced Richard Geoffroy's vision to the world.
Assemblage 1 introduced a sake grounded in Japanese traditio...Show More >
Where the story begins.
Complex, layered and unusually savory, Assemblage 1 established the essential IWA 5 signature: richness without heaviness, finely balanced aromatics, saline persistence and distinctive umami. This is the founding expression — the sake that introduced Richard Geoffroy's vision to the world.
Assemblage 1 introduced a sake grounded in Japanese tradition but deliberately unconventional in its pursuit of balance between aroma, palate, texture and finish. Its aromatic profile leans toward deeper, darker tones than one might expect from Junmai Daiginjo, while the palate is beautifully composed, savory and persistent.
Subtle fruit and vegetal notes evolve toward spice and wood as the sake warms, eventually revealing more bitter, saline and umami-driven dimensions with suggestions of iodine and licorice.
Assemblage 1 uses Yamada Nishiki, Omachi and Gohyakumangoku rice, five yeast strains, predominantly traditional Kimoto methods and reserve sake components. It is a Junmai Daiginjo with no added alcohol; its classification is based on a 50% polishing rate for the least-polished component.
Style: Complex · Savory · Layered · Saline · Umami-Rich
Serving: Fascinating across a range of temperatures; allow it to open in the glass. A compelling opportunity to experience where the entire Assemblage project began.
Assemblage 1 is the most foundational expression of IWA — the origin of a remarkable and ongoing story.
Producer: IWA 5 | Region: Toyama, Japan | Type: Junmai Daiginjo | Volume: 720ml
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