Absolutely RedLeg. One definitely has to consider all factors when looking around for booze, cigars or anything, especially where internet shopping is a consideration. When I see something for a certain price in one of my favorite local liquor stores, I'll get out my calculator, run the tax and get the "walk-out price." Then I'll check my four favorite web sites and see what's happening there, calculate shipping charges, etc., and match it against the liquor store's price.
One very important word about internet booze shopping. Unless your order totals to at LEAST three bottles, preferably more, you will lose out on shipping charges. You do NOT have to order three bottles of the same thing, just make sure the order totals to three bottles. After three bottles, the shipping charges smooth out very nicely, and get much better starting with the fourth.