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 | 0% | 0 of 48 |
| Claude | 33% | 16 of 48 |
| Gemini | 23% | 11 of 48 |
Wave-by-wave share of recommendation answers that named this brand.
| wave | share of voice | answers | change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-28 | 18% | 13 of 72 | |
| 2026-09-02 | 19% | 14 of 72 | +1 points |
Recurring descriptions in the models' own words, grouped by theme.
“* **Not Certified Additive-Free:** While Espolòn doesn't taste artificially sweet (unlike brands like Casamigos, which have heavy vanilla additives), it is **not certified additive-free** by industry watchdog *Tequila Matchmaker*.”
“At this price point, it easily outperforms mass-market brands like Patron, Don Julio, or Casamigos, which often cost more but rely on heavy-handed processing or artificial additives to smooth out their flavor.”
“While it has a slight ethanol bite on the finish compared to luxury sippers, it easily outperforms mass-market brands like Casamigos, Patron, or Don Julio at half the price.”
“If your go-to tequilas are Casamigos, Clase Azul, or Don Julio 1942, Siete Leguas might taste surprisingly earthy, peppery, or dry to you.”
“* **You like sweet, vanilla-forward tequilas:** If your go-to tequilas are sweet "vanilla bombs" like Casamigos or Clase Azul, La Gritona will likely taste too grassy, dry, and vegetal for your liking.”
“* **100% Additive-Free:** Many massive, heavily marketed tequila brands (like Casamigos or Clase Azul) use artificial additives, sweeteners, and glycerin to make their products taste like vanilla cake batter.”
“- **Clase Azul Reposado** – Comes in a stunning hand-painted ceramic decanter; smooth, sweet, and visually impressive for gifting.”
“* **If you prefer "ultra-smooth" or sweet tequilas:** If your go-to tequilas are Casamigos, Clase Azul, or Don Julio 1942, Siete Leguas might taste a bit too bold”
“- **Don Julio Reposado, Casamigos Reposado, or Herradura Reposado** — reposado expressions with genuine complexity and broad appeal that communicate the buyer knows tequila”
“However, the industry is currently shaking under a series of **class-action lawsuits targeting massive brands** like Casamigos, Don Julio, Teremana, and Costco's Kirkland Signature.”
161 exact quoted mentions in this snapshot, grouped by coded tone. Recent quotes are deduplicated and mixed across models.
“Probably the closest mainstream substitute: soft, sweet-leaning, silky, with caramel, cocoa, oak, and an easy finish.”
“**Don Julio Reposado, Casamigos Reposado, or Herradura Reposado** — reposado expressions with genuine complexity and broad appeal that communicate the buyer knows tequila”
“**Casamigos Reposado — about $46** The most obvious lower-cost substitute if what you enjoy is the smooth, slightly sweet, caramel-and-oak profile.”
“Interestingly, one review even noted LALO itself is "right on par with Casamigos" in quality”
“The tequila that popularized the ultra-smooth, vanilla-forward trend. It is highly accessible, very sweet, and incredibly easy to sip neat or mix into cocktails.”
“If you enjoy reposados because they taste sweet, oaky, or caramel-forward (like Casamigos, Clase Azul, or Don Julio), you will likely find La Gritona too dry, vegetal, and peppery.”
“Casamigos and 1800 are solid crowd-pleasers if you want something more casual/mixable, though Casamigos' sales dipped recently — that's more about market trends than quality.”
“If you're comparing it to mass-market tequilas (Patrón, Casamigos, etc.), G4 Blanco is a clear upgrade for similar or lower money”
“heavyweight brands like Diageo (which owns Casamigos and Don Julio) are starting to adjust their pricing downward to stay competitive”
“not the vanilla-caramel "smooth" profile of brands such as Casamigos”
“If your favorite reposados are sweet, dessert-like tequilas (such as Casamigos or Clase Azul), La Gritona might disappoint you.”
“Independent laboratory testing revealed that both Casamigos and Don Julio contain significantly less than 100% agave ethanol, with plaintiffs asserting Casamigos Blanco contains only 33% agave-derived ethanol and Casamigos Reposado 42%.”
“You are looking for a **sweet, dessert-like reposado** with heavy notes of vanilla, caramel, and toasted oak (such as Casamigos, Clase Azul, or Don Julio).”
“plaintiffs in the New York case allege that independent lab testing found Casamigos Blanco contained only about 33% agave-derived ethanol”
“Maybe skip it if you want: A very soft, dessert-like reposado such as Casamigos-style profiles”
Which competitors models suggest when shoppers ask for something cheaper.
36 of 161 mentions appear alongside an identifiable web citation. Citation does not establish causation.
| cited source | mentions |
|---|---|
| reddit.com | 13 |
| distiller.com | 4 |
| sipsy.com | 3 |
| mezcalistas.com | 2 |
| agavematchmaker.com | 2 |
| fortequilalovers.com | 1 |
| theliquorbarn.com | 1 |
| businessinsider.com | 1 |
| letsdrinkit.com | 1 |
| thespiritsbusiness.com | 1 |
| drinks-intel.com | 1 |
| empirewine.com | 1 |
Stores and sites models name as places to buy this brand.
| retailer | mentions |
|---|---|
| Casamigos (direct) | 2 |
| OnlineLiquor | 1 |
| totalwine | 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.