The thing I found difficult to buy in Canada is bourbon. Lots of blended and Canadian Whiskeys,but Makers Mark is the only bourbon I could find far north.
I was able to choke down some other stuff.......
Tom,
Must be a regional thing. Here in our "fairly small" town, they stock Jim Beam white & black, Woodford Reserve & Knob Creek.
Not a great assortment, but at least choices.
You may get a shock at our prices however !
JB White: CAD$28
JB Black: CAD$31
Woodford Reserve: CAD$50
Knob Creek: CAD$47
All 750ml bottles.
JD Sourmash: CAD$31
At least the exchange rate is stacked in your favour !