At the highest level, sake moves beyond category—it becomes something entirely its own. These are sakes that don’t always follow traditional labelling or style definitions. They aren’t about whether they’re Junmai or Ginjo—they’re about vision, craft, and expression.

IWA, for example. Created by former Dom Pérignon chef de cave Richard Geoffroy, it’s sake reimagined: precise, modern, and deeply thoughtful. Like the finest wines or spirits, these sakes are built to provoke reflection, reward attention, and offer something unforgettable in the glass.

This is sake at its most elevated. Minimal on the label, maximal in experience—refined, expressive, and quietly powerful.