Latest four-week snapshot through 2026-07-28 · 1 wave. Use the controls above to change the window.
Tequila · 1 wave · n=72 answers, pooled
How often each assistant brings the brand up in recommendation answers.
| assistant | share of voice | answers |
|---|---|---|
| ChatGPT | 0% | 0 of 24 |
| Claude | 13% | 3 of 24 |
| Gemini | 17% | 4 of 24 |
Wave-by-wave share of recommendation answers that named this brand.
| wave | share of voice | answers | change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-28 | 10% | 7 of 72 |
Recurring descriptions in the assistants' own words, grouped by theme.
“There are absolutely no artificial colors, chemical glycerin, oak extracts, or artificial sweeteners (vanilla/cake batter syrups) common in mass-market brands like Casamigos or Clase Azul.”
“* While it doesn’t taste artificially sugary-sweet like some mass-market brands (such as Casamigos), it has not undergone the certification process to guarantee a pure, clean distillate.”
“There are absolutely no artificial colors, chemical glycerin, oak extracts, or artificial sweeteners (vanilla/cake batter syrups) common in mass-market brands like Casamigos or Clase Azul.”
“* **If you prefer "dessert" tequilas:** If your benchmarks for "good tequila" are ultra-sweet, vanilla-forward brands like *Clase Azul*, *Casamigos*, or *Don Julio 1942*, El Tesoro might taste surprisingly dry, earthy, and peppery to you.”
“However, unlike brands notorious for heavy additives (like Casamigos or Clase Azul), Espolón does not taste like liquid vanilla cake batter.”
“Mass-market brands often rely heavily on artificial sweeteners to taste "smooth.”
“* **If you prefer "ultra-smooth" or sweet tequilas:** If your go-to tequilas are Casamigos, Clase Azul, or Don Julio, Siete Leguas might taste "too strong" or spicy.”
“Because it has no added sugars or vanilla flavorings, it does not have the artificial cake-batter sweetness of additive-heavy brands.”
“* **Recent Legal Controversies:** In 2025, Don Julio's parent company, Diageo, was hit with multiple class-action lawsuits in New York, Florida, and California.”
“However, unlike brands notorious for heavy additives (like Casamigos or Clase Azul), Espolón does not taste like liquid vanilla cake batter.”
71 exact quoted mentions in this snapshot, grouped by coded tone.
“Casamigos (smooth, easy-drinking, good for beginners)”
“They have a wide range of verified tequila bottles — Patrón Silver, Espolón, Don Julio, Casamigos, Herradura, Clase Azul, and more”
“Casamigos (Blanco, Reposado, or Añejo) — popular, smooth, great packaging”
“**Casamigos Reposado or Añejo** – Smooth, approachable, and a recognizable "celebrity" brand (George Clooney), which makes it feel like a thoughtful, on-trend gift.”
“**Buy 2, Save $6** on *Casamigos (750mL)*”
“OnlineLiquor.com has bundle deals, like a Casamigos Blanco, Reposado, Añejo & Mezcal Tequila Bundle on sale for $249.99 (regular $289.99).”
“brands like Fortaleza, Herradura, and Casamigos, which are frequently mentioned in the same breath as viable substitutes”
“if you prefer very clean, sweet, soft blancos such as Casamigos-style tequila, Fortaleza's vegetal, salty/olive-like funk may not be your thing.”
“**Skip it if:** you want a very soft, vanilla-caramel, dessert-like tequila; Don Julio 1942/Casamigos-style profiles may suit you better.”
“If you are trying to transition from additive-heavy celebrity tequilas (like Casamigos, Teremana, or Patron) to authentic, high-quality tequila, LALO is the perfect starting point.”
“a class action complaint filed in U.S. federal court accused Diageo of adulterating some of its most popular luxury tequilas and misleading consumers, alleging that Casamigos and Don Julio consist of significant concentrations of cane or ot”
“A wave of lawsuits alleges some major brands may be using non-agave alcohol, though companies and regulators strongly deny the claims and emphasize strict oversight. Brands named include Casamigos, Don Julio, Cincoro, and Kendall Jenner's 8”
“Two class-action lawsuits allege Diageo deceptively marketed Casamigos and Don Julio as "100% agave" while including non-agave-derived alcohol, based on independent lab testing. One filing claims Casamigos Blanco contains only 33% agave-der”
“Many famous mass-market brands (like Casamigos or Clase Azul) use undisclosed sweeteners, artificial vanilla syrup, and glycerin to make their spirits artificially smooth and sweet, which can lead to worse hangovers.”
“Many mass-market brands (like Casamigos or Patrón) use artificial sweeteners, glycerin, and vanilla flavoring to mask subpar distillation.”
Which competitors assistants suggest when shoppers ask for something cheaper.
17 of 71 mentions appear alongside an identifiable web citation. Citation does not establish causation.
| cited source | mentions |
|---|---|
| reddit.com | 7 |
| distiller.com | 2 |
| fortequilalovers.com | 1 |
| theliquorbarn.com | 1 |
| sipsy.com | 1 |
| businessinsider.com | 1 |
| letsdrinkit.com | 1 |
| thespiritsbusiness.com | 1 |
| drinks-intel.com | 1 |
| mezcalistas.com | 1 |
| empirewine.com | 1 |
| surdyks.com | 1 |
Stores and sites assistants name as places to buy this brand.
| retailer | mentions |
|---|---|
| OnlineLiquor | 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.