Rihaku Dance of Discovery Junmai Sake 720mL
Rihaku Dance of Discovery Junmai Sake
Junmai Sake | 14.8% ABV | 720mL | Shimane, Japan | Kan no Mai Rice | 68% Rice Polishing Ratio
Process & Profile
Rihaku Dance of Discovery is a Junmai sake from Rihaku Brewery in Shimane, Japan. Established in 1882, the brewery takes its name from the poet Li Po and uses different rice varieties across its sake range to develop distinct profiles.
Dance of Discovery is brewed with Kan no Mai rice polished to 68% of its original grain size. It favors savory rice character, malt-like depth and a subtle smoky, saline impression. Gentle sweetness through the palate meets cleansing acidity, leaving a dry finish that works particularly well alongside food.
Product Details
| Product Detail | Specification |
|---|---|
| Producer | Rihaku Brewery |
| Origin | Shimane, Japan |
| Sake Grade | Junmai |
| Alcohol | 14.8% ABV |
| Bottle Size | 720mL |
| Rice | Kan no Mai |
| Rice Polishing Ratio | 68% remaining |
| Sake Meter Value / Acidity | +5 / 1.4 |
Tasting Notes
- Nose: Rice and malt-like aromas with a light smoky character.
- Palate: Textured and savory, with saline rice notes, gentle sweetness and layered grain depth.
- Finish: Dry and refreshing, with cleansing acidity balancing the richer middle palate.
What Makes It Special
- Junmai sake with a savory, rice-led profile.
- Made with the distinct Kan no Mai rice variety.
- Rice polished to 68% remaining, preserving substantial grain character.
- A food-friendly balance of texture, sweetness and dry acidity.
How to Enjoy
Start lightly chilled in a small wine glass or sake cup, then let the pour open a little as it warms. Pair with yakitori, other grilled chicken, roasted sweet potatoes or pork loin. Its savory character makes it a useful alternative to wine when building a meal pairing.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What kind of sake is Dance of Discovery?
It is a Junmai sake from Rihaku Brewery in Shimane, Japan.
2. What rice is used?
Kan no Mai rice, polished to 68% of the original grain. The percentage describes how much rice remains after polishing.
3. Is it sweet or dry?
It has gentle sweetness in the middle, followed by a dry finish and prominent, cleansing acidity. Its sake meter value is +5.
4. What foods pair well with it?
Try grilled chicken or yakitori, sweet potato dishes, or pork loin. Serve lightly chilled as a starting point.
5. Where can I buy this Rihaku sake?
Purchase Rihaku Dance of Discovery Junmai Sake from The Barrel Tap.
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