10 incredible bottles of whiskey that make the perfect gift

Finding the perfect gift for that special someone can be tough. Unless they drink whiskey. In which case you've come to the right place.

Business Insider has spent some of the past year sampling, inspecting, tasting, and rating several top whiskeys and scotches. And as the holiday season draws closer, dear reader, we have objective results to report.

This year, we go international and domestic, sampling bottles of Americans' and Scots' favorites, and even include Japan in the booze rankings.

Now have a look at some of the most flavorful spirits this holiday season.