IWA 5 | ASSEMBLAGE 5

Heigo Australia is the official importer and distributor of IWA 5 in Australia.

Bottled 2023, Australian Release December 2024

The interplay of warmth, gravitas and tonicity expressed in Assemblage 5 is IWA’s unprecedented – somewhat avant-garde – proposition.

THE NOSE
The aromas of pear, raspberry and plum blend with notes of rose and jasmine. Such a complexity is heightened by the spicy freshness of pine and geranium.

THE PALATE
The contrast between the palate and nose is engaging. There is a palpable duality of the pure well rounded fruity / floral aromatics and the archaic tactile presence of gentle astringency. The silky and warm opening dissolves into a dry minerality and lingers with a vibrant touch of citrus, white pepper and hint of liquorice.

SENSORY PROFILE
Pear. Plum. Raspberry. Raspberry leaf. Rose petals. Mace.
Geranium. Pine. Jasmine. Green Tomato. White Pepper. Pineapple
Liquorice. Violet. Citrus Zest. Sugared Almond, Wild Sloe berry.

• Brewery: Shiraiwa
• Classification Junmai Daiginjo, single pasteurisation
• %AlcVol 15%
• Net Volume:  720ml
• Rice: Yamada Nishiki, Omachi, Gohyakumangoku
• Rice Polishing Ratio: 35%
• Food Pairing: All Cuisines

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Serve

Lower temperatures. Reishu. 冷酒

From 1-2°C and above
A palpable duality of pure, well-rounded floral/fruity aromatics and the archaic tactile presence of gentle astringency. Remains remarkably stable as it warms gradually in the glass (12°C to 18°C).

20° Jo-on 常温
A vibrant interplay of ripe fruits —plum, peach, mango in syrup— evolves into delicate cereal notes reminiscent of oatmeal porridge. As the viscosity increases, the finish becomes more concise, yet Assemblage 5 at 37°C reveals a pleasingly rich character.

Higher temperatures. Kanzake. 燗酒

35-37°C Hitohadakan 人肌燗
A vibrant interplay of ripe fruits —plum, peach, mango in syrup— evolves into delicate cereal notes reminiscent of oatmeal porridge. As the viscosity increases, the finish becomes more concise, yet Assemblage 5 at 37°C reveals a pleasingly rich character.

Experiences in Different Glassware

1. Lehmann Signature n°4 – Arnaud Lallement Ultraleggero
2. John Jenkins Starr White Burgundy
3. Riedel Sommeliers Burgundy Grand Cru
4. Riedel Extreme Junmai
5. IWA Marc Newson

Serve

IWA 5 pairs seamlessly across the full gastronomic landscape and is endorsed by the world’s most respected chefs. IWA 5 is currently offered in over 40 Michelin 3-star restaurants globally.

IWA 5 can be experienced and enjoyed at different temperatures (chilled, cellar and room temperature, warm etc.), and with different glassware, from white burgundy, tulip glasses and o-choko.