Rihaku Shuzo

李白酒造 Rihaku Shuzo
Rihaku Shuzo sake brewery — watercolor illustration
Präfektur Shimane Chugoku (中国)
Gegründet 1882
Wasserquelle Sources water from deep wells tapping the aquifer fed by the Iu River, which descends from the Chugoku Mountains in Shimane prefecture.

Über

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.