the only time Dan mentions "Blue" is when he talks about Johnny Walker Blue.
Wikipedia says:
Blue Label — Johnnie Walker's premium blend. Every bottle is serial numbered and sold in a silk-lined box, accompanied by a certificate of authenticity. There is no age declaration for Blue Label. 80 proof (43% ABV). It is one of the most expensive blended Scotches on the market, fetching prices upwards of $US225 a bottle. Notable Blue Label aficionados included the late U.S. President Richard Nixon, who used to enjoy mixing Blue Label with Dry Ginger Ale and a slice of lemon. The world's eminent whisky reviewer, F. Paul Pacult, describes Blue Label as such: "Next to JWBlue, the Gold really shines, exposing the JWBlue for what it really is: just a very nice, ridiculously overpriced whisky"
so it's better than that?! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/crazy.gif" alt="" />

but saying "a Performance to Price Ratio to envy" means it's a real good price!

"fresh in hand" could mean it's ready/done and coming out real soon!