Rihaku Wandering Poet Sake

Rihaku wandering poet sake is brewed carefully and slowly at low temperatures using traditional brewing techniques and yamada nishiki rice polished to 55%. Characterized by a well-rounded flavor with a solidness to the flavor and fragrance and a clean finish. 15. 2% abv rihaku description: rihaku shuzo was founded in 1882 in matsue city in shimane although it was not until 1928 that we adopted the name rihaku. Rihaku was a famous poet in china and is also known in english as li po. Rihaku lived from 701 to 762 and was known for his fondness for the bottle. He was a kind open-minded wandering poet that was famous for drinking a lot before writing. He was known to have said i drink a bottle and can write 100 poems. We make use of rihaku’s poems and phrases in our brochures and on our labels and quote him often. Several of our sakes are named with phrases from the great poet’s words our sake is in general mellow and well-rounded. It leaves a wonderful lingering sensation an