Johnnie Walker Blue Label, 40%

This epitomizes the rarity, luxury, and craft of scotch whisky blending. It carries a superbly balanced nose of peat smoke, toffee, cracked black pepper, and coastal seaweed. A sip brings forth smooth caramel, marmalade, vanilla cream, black pepper, candied orange, and hazelnut cookies, ebbing away to leave hot smoky embers, hints of sherry fruit, and dried citrus wheels. This one sets the standard.