What Maple Syrup is the Best?

UPDATE: Thank you all so very much for your help. I learned so much about Maple Syrup, I had no idea they came in cans! I won't be getting any from costco as sizes are too large to pack (based on the usual costco sizing/quantity). I did a search and unfortunately there aren't any sugar shacks in Alberta. If anyone knows differently, please feel free to let me know. Presentation does matter, as does high quality when it comes to these gifts with the intention I have, so while I'm sure the cans taste great, I'm going to pass on those. A few of you mentioned syrup made in whiskey barrels and I think that will be a very good gift; upon a quick search the bottles have a nice presentation and the price is decent (higher than normal syrup but that's okay). I will take a look at the recommended whisky barrel syrup. Any other whisky barrel brand recommendations are welcome!

First, this is going to be a present, I'm serious in my inquiry of the best maple syrup from Canada. I'm in Alberta but if other province syrups are available here, that's fine.

Backstory: I moved to Canada from the US 2.5 years ago for university. As someone not native to Canada, I do not think a gift of pure maple syrup is stereotypical because it seems to me that it is a great pride of Canada and I think that's truly wonderful. However, I haven't been doing a lot of research ooI'maple syrup since ive been here soil I thought you guys might be able to help :)

I'm moving to Japan soon for a few years for research. A friend in Japan has graciously offered to help me with a few logistics. I was planning on bringing her a few souvenirs already (called omiyage in Japanese) but due to this recent help, I want to give her something very special from the country that has been my home. Gift giving in Japan is a big deal and bringing something of deep cultural importance is taken as a sign of great respect. I chose pure maple syrup as it is easily transported, no import restrictions, and is a useful gift (edible). Maple syrup is available in Japan so I'm looking for something that is high quality and most likely wouldn't be found there.

So with that information, what brand/type of syrup would you recommend I gift?