after a hiatus due to mixing in younger barrels to keep up with demand
then married into the family and never left
From the producer: Using only the finest 100% malted barley
it's the more lifted
it drinks more like a structured white than a brawny skin-contact wine
Iwa 5 Junmai Daiginjo Sake Assemblage 6 (720ml) CHECK UPC after a hiatus due toA poised, precise sake with a refined, linear style that carries seamlessly from first impression through a long, lingering finish. The nose is deeply coherent and expressive, opening with pear and plum alongside green foliage, toasted rice, nori seaweed, and subtle cacao for both freshness and depth. Slightly drier than Assemblage 5, the palate is sleek and balanced, layering fruit, floral, and marine notes with hints of buttery brioche and a