RIHACHI Junmai Ginjo 1801

ABV: 15%

Volume: 720ml

Brewery: Tanabe Takeshita

Origin:  Kakeya Town, Unnan City, Shimane Prefecture, Japan

Grade: Junmai Ginjo

Rice Polishing Ratio: 60%

Best Serving Temperature: 7°C - 11°C

Storage: Keep in a cool, dark and dry place

Pairs beautifully with salty or oily dishes to enhance the sake’s sweet Muscat notes, or with fresh, vibrant plates to complement its zesty character.

Greek Salad; Veal Milanese, Pasta Vongole

This sake is named after the yeast strain used in its brewing—Yeast 1801, a modern, foamless variety prized for its ability to produce highly aromatic sake with floral and fruity notes.

Widely used in sake competitions, 1801 is a hallmark of refined and expressive brewing.

Shimane Prefecture is widely regarded as the birthplace of Japanese sake, with a brewing heritage rooted in ancient mythology and 8th-century chronicles.

Tanabe Takeshita Brewery stands proudly in this historic region, preserving time-honoured methods while embracing thoughtful innovation. Its sake, Rihachi, pays tribute to the brewer who first crafted it over 150 years ago.

Originally founded in 1866, the brewery was operated by the same family for over a century. However, due to a lack of successors, production eventually ceased—until it was revived in 2022. To carry the legacy forward, a new generation of craftsmanship was ushered in with the appointment of a talented toji (master brewer), Ryota Hamasaki, marking a fresh chapter in sake-making from Shimane.

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