We visited Fukumitsuya Brewery in 2025 and tasted the mineral rich well-water this sake is made with. Ayako Nakamura, who's worked at the brewery for over a decade said that most of their sakes tend to be dry because of this mineral rich water. This water is referred to as "100 Year Water" because it is water that fell a century ago upon Mt. Haku. The mountain's soil contains seashell deposits which impart minerals to the water. 

Kuroobi Dodo Yamahai Junmai highlights the bold flavor of rice while delivering a crisp finish thanks to the brewery's special well-water. Enjoy the umami and acidity thanks to the yamahai method. Aged for one year, this sake has just the right amount of silkiness with notes of mushroom and honey. Enjoy at room temperature or warm.

While many cheeses seemed to work with this sake, Gourimo Gruyere "Surchoix" was the most interesting, making this earthy sake taste smoky and tea leaf like. Its amber hue, aroma of dried fig and honey, was a great match to cheese. 

Features

• Brewed in Kanazawa, Japan by Fukumitsuya Brewery
• Style: Yamahai Junmai
• Profile: Rich and dry
• Rice: Yamadanishiki and Kinmonnishiki
• Seimaibuai (rice kernel remaining): 65%
• ABV 15% / SMV: +5 / Acidity 1.9
• Size: 24 fl oz (720ml)