“RIHACHI”:
A Constantly Evolving Japanese Sake
A traditional sake brewery is guided by its Master Brewer who crafts the sake with refined sensitivity. Using all five senses to their fullest, the Master Brewer monitors the texture and aroma of the Koji, the sounds and the carbon dioxide levels emitted from the Moromi, to brew the perfect sake. Using the senses that everyone is born with, the Master Brewers learn and develop their skills over the years, guided by previous generations, ensuring an unbroken tradition of sophisticated sake brewing.
The Birthplace of Sake:
Shimane Prefecture.
It is said that the birthplace of Japanese sake is in the Izumo area in Shimane Prefecture. ‘Yashiorino Sake’, believed to be the first sake made in Japan, is mentioned in Izumo Mythology in Kojiki, the oldest existing Japanese historical document. Sake brewing was documented in ‘Izumonokuni-hudoki’, written in the 8th Century. From time immemorial, the Izumo region has been known for its advanced brewing techniques.
Preserving Tradition in a Land of
Beautiful Nature and Pristine
Landscapes
The Tanabe Takeshita Brewery sits in the most beautiful natural landscape and it works hard to preserve the production traditions that has made it so special. Even the name of its sake, Rihachi, contains a nod to its traditions; Rihachi being the name of the person who first made the sake 150 years ago.
However, what is considered delicious can change depending on the era and the people living in it. What was delicious 50 years ago, what is delicious now and what will be delicious 50 years from now can all be different. Therefore, the sake brewing at Tanabe Takeshita Brewery is always evolving. We believe that maintaining this attitude is helping preserve tradition.
純米大吟醸
A beautifully balanced, aromatic sake with delicate notes of Candy Floss Grapes, Nashi pear, and cantaloupe. Lush and juicy on the palate, finishing with a bright, citrus crispness. Perfect to enjoy on its own or paired with light dishes and seafood.
Volume: 720ml
Alcohol: 15%
Service: Chilled
Rice Polishing Ratio: 50%
Yeast: 901
Ingredients: Water, Rice, Koji, Yeast
Storage: No Direct Light, Keep Cool
Product of Japan
An exquisite, floral, and fruity sake with notes of jasmine flower, ripe honeydew melon, Nashi pear, and Fuji apple. Its rich, smooth texture and mellow rice umami are perfectly balanced by a crisp, dry finish.
Volume: 720ml
Alcohol: 15%
Service: Chilled
Rice Polishing Ratio: 50%
Yeast: 1801
Ingredients: Water, Rice, Koji, Yeast
Storage: No Direct Light, Keep Cool
Product of Japan
純米吟醸
A fresh and vibrant sake with notes of Granny Smith apple, white grapes, and tropical fruits like pineapple and lychee. Its bright acidity and layered umami create a perfectly balanced profile, ideal for enjoying on its own or pairing with a variety of cuisines.
Volume: 720ml
Alcohol: 15%
Service: Chilled
Rice Polishing Ratio: 60%
Yeast: 901
Ingredients: Water, Rice, Koji, Yeast
Storage: No Direct Light, Keep Cool
Product of Japan
A bright and zesty sake with notes of Muscat grape and citrus fruit, complemented by a refreshing tingling acidity. The harmony of sweetness, acidity, and delicate rice umami makes for a beautifully refined sip.
Volume: 720ml
Alcohol: 15%
Service: Chilled
Rice Polishing Ratio: 60%
Yeast: 1801
Ingredients: Water, Rice, Koji, Yeast
Storage: No Direct Light, Keep Cool
Product of Japan
We make sake that should be enjoyed at the time that it is drunk. It doesn’t have a permanent presence like sculpture or architecture. Sake is alive, so we cannot make exactly the same sake even if we follow the same process. That is the beauty of sake brewing. The time spent with the sake in front of you right now is a unique moment. Nothing would make us happier than having everyone who drinks sake from the Tanabe Takeshita Brewery being left with irreplaceable memories of a delicious sake.
