In its pursuit of a grand sake, IWA keeps breaking new ground through continual experimentation.
Building on its distinctive approach to Assemblage, IWA now ventures further — a captivating exploration into the dimension of time.
IWA 5 Reserves represents a new frontier: a blend composed entirely of older base components, all individually bottled and matured at Shiraiwa Kura over the years. Such a singular approach reflects a deep commitment to curation and patience. It relies on a growing patrimony of sakes at different stages of maturation, ranging from two to seven years. The average age of the blend is at least four and a half years. Once in the final bottle, Reserves continues to evolve and improve for many years to go.
Extended maturation is uncommon in the world of Junmai Daiginjo. With Reserves, IWA embraces it to the full — not for the sake of a feat, but as an intentional path toward greater depth and expression.
Whereas the annual Assemblages of IWA 5 draw upon youthful vibrancy and seasonal variation, Reserves is an enduring signature — a guide to IWA’s essential attributes of balance and complexity.
White Burgundy glass at room temperature (15-16°C).
Can also be enjoyed hitohadakan (Body temperature 37°C).