Rihaku Shuzo
李白酒造
Rihaku Shuzo
Prefecture
Shimane
Chugoku (中国)
Founded
1882
Water Source
Sources water from deep wells tapping the aquifer fed by the Iu River, which descends from the Chugoku Mountains in Shimane prefecture.
About
Rihaku Shuzo in Matsue, Shimane is named after the Tang dynasty poet Li Bai (Rihaku in Japanese), legendary for his love of wine and poetry. The brewery produces rich, expressive sakes using Shimane's soft water and a mix of Yamada Nishiki and local rice. Their Wandering Poet series has become popular in Western markets for its approachable style.