Latest three-month snapshot through 2026-09-02 · 2 waves. Use the controls above to change the window.
Tequila · 2 waves · n=144 answers, pooled
How often each model brings the brand up in recommendation answers.
| model | share of voice | answers |
|---|---|---|
| ChatGPT | 13% | 6 of 48 |
| Claude | 31% | 15 of 48 |
| Gemini | 25% | 12 of 48 |
Wave-by-wave share of recommendation answers that named this brand.
| wave | share of voice | answers | change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-28 | 19% | 14 of 72 | |
| 2026-09-02 | 26% | 19 of 72 | +7 points |
Recurring descriptions in the models' own words, grouped by theme.
“It is unpretentious, incredibly well-made, agave-forward, and arguably the best budget-friendly cocktail tequila on the market.”
“Crucially, they are also **certified additive-free**, meaning they contain no artificial sweeteners or glycerin.”
“Another source calls it bright, floral, and remarkably clean — one of the most underrated blancos on the market.”
“LALO Blanco is highly regarded for being a crisp, clean, 100% additive-free tequila.”
“* **Flavor Profile:** Tapatío is highly traditional, earthy, and peppery.”
“If you like Fortaleza for its **cooked-agave, earthy, peppery, traditional** character, these are excellent less-expensive bottles to look for:”
“* **Not Certified Additive-Free:** While it tastes much more natural and traditional than heavily sweetened "vanilla bomb" tequilas (like Casamigos), Espolòn is not officially certified additive-free by independent industry watchdogs like *Tequila Matchmaker*.”
“The Clásico Blanco is bright, highly agave-forward, peppery, and has a pleasant mineral character.”
“Arette (specifically the Blanco) has developed a strong reputation among tequila enthusiasts as one of the best value tequilas on the market.”
“* **Why it’s a great alternative:** Distilled in the heart of the town of Tequila using estate-grown agave, Arette is a certified additive-free gem.”
256 exact quoted mentions in this snapshot, grouped by coded tone. Recent quotes are deduplicated and mixed across models.
“**Best value for cocktails:** **Cimarrón Blanco** or **Arette Blanco** — good choices for margaritas without paying "sipping bottle" prices.”
“Crisp, herbal, mineral, and peppery lowlands tequila. It is probably the closest "serious tequila for less money" option”
“A bartender favorite that is incredibly clean, slightly herbal, and makes a phenomenal margarita.”
“Arette Reposado — offers incredible quality for its price, a top value pick with a classic, traditional profile.”
“**Arette Blanco (Artesanal or Classic)** *(Approx. $25–$45)* **Why it's a great alternative:** Made by the Orendain family in the heart of the town of Tequila, Arette is one of the best bargains in the industry.”
“Arette standard Blanco is often around **$26 for 700 ml or $36 for 1 L** at Total Wine”
“Unlike other budget tequilas like Arette or Olmeca Altos, this can be found just about anywhere”
“A classic budget recommendation for a straightforward, drier reposado. Less polished and less distinctive than La Gritona, but it retains an agave-led profile rather than tasting like dessert tequila.”
“Unlike other budget tequilas like Arette or Olmeca Altos, it can be found just about anywhere”
“Do you mean **Arete hemp/THCA products** (arete.shop), **Arette tequila**, or another brand/service?”
“I'd skip the **Arette Artesanal** as a "cheaper" choice—it's good, but its current pricing is often equal to or above Siete Leguas.”
“Be careful not to confuse it with **Arette Artesanal Blanco**, which commonly costs more than Siete Leguas.”
Which competitors models suggest when shoppers ask for something cheaper.
41 of 258 mentions appear alongside an identifiable web citation. Citation does not establish causation.
| cited source | mentions |
|---|---|
| reddit.com | 14 |
| siptequila.com | 4 |
| sipsy.com | 3 |
| thebarreltap.com | 3 |
| agavematchmaker.com | 3 |
| vintagewineandspirits.com | 3 |
| goldeaglewine.com | 2 |
| totalwine.com | 2 |
| sftequilashop.com | 2 |
| vinepair.com | 2 |
| oldtowntequila.com | 1 |
| flatiron-wines.com | 1 |
Stores and sites models name as places to buy this brand.
| retailer | mentions |
|---|---|
| totalwine | 13 |
| Total Wine | 5 |
| 12x75 | 5 |
| tequilamatchmaker | 4 |
| iltequila | 3 |
| bevbay | 3 |
| mainespirits | 2 |
| tequilareport | 1 |
| Empire Wine | 1 |
| tequilaaf | 1 |
| agavespirits | 1 |
| spiritsreviewonline | 1 |
Method: fixed shopper questions asked repeatedly to Claude, OpenAI GPT and Gemini with web search on. Shares are the percentage of recommendation answers mentioning the brand. Quotes are AI outputs; full transcripts are kept as receipts.