Prices have always been high here in Ontario Canada , we're taxed to death on any beer , liquer or tobacco .
A bottle of 18 yo Macallan here is $250
We have to purchase at Liquer Control Board of Ontario ( LCBO) operated stores or stores controlled by them , we have no other choice except some wines which are sold at designated stores such as supermarkets with an area for the wines only .
http://www.lcbo.com/main/en.shtml