Takamasamune Daiginjō Chikusui 17

Takamasamune Daiginjō Chikusui 17 (鷹正宗 大吟醸酒筑水17) has an alcohol content of 17% or more while maintaining a gorgeous aroma, refreshing richness, and umami. The label has a novel design that arranges the geometric patterns of Kurume Kasuri (久留米絣), one of Japan's three major Kasuri patterns, with gold. It goes well with Chinese and Japanese dishes.

The Chikusui 17 series (筑水１７のシリーズ):

The Chikusui 17 series, which started with Junmai sake, has grown to four varieties: a Daiginjō and a Ginjō in 2017; a Junmai Ginjō in 2018. The label has been well received. The slogan of the series is 「あえて１７度！」"Dare to go 17%!" It is versatile and can be enjoyed on the rocks, topped with a lime, or, more traditionally, chilled to around 10°C, at room temperature, or warmed.

Awards:

Gold Medal at the First Asian International Sake Contest in China (SAKE-China 2018)

Takamasamune Brewery (鷹正宗株式会社) is headquartered in Kurume, Fukuoka Prefecture. It was founded in the Tenpo era (1830-1844) and incorporated in 1935. The brewery is a long-established shochu and sake producer known for its ties with the local baseball team, the Fukuoka Softbank Hawks. Sadly, on 1 June 2023, Taka Masamune filed for bankruptcy with the Fukuoka District Court. The brewery operated under the umbrella of a larger brewer but was acquired through majority shareholdings several years ago by liquor wholesaler Haretake Shōten, which also filed for bankruptcy on the same day.