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 | 0% | 0 of 24 |
| Gemini | 25% | 6 of 24 |
Wave-by-wave share of recommendation answers that named this brand.
| wave | share of voice | answers | change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-28 | 8% | 6 of 72 |
Recurring descriptions in the assistants' own words, grouped by theme.
“If you are looking for tequilas that are slightly cheaper—or offer significantly better value for your money—while still maintaining respectable quality (100% agave and ideally additive-free), there are several great alternatives:”
“* **The Connection:** Often called "the ultimate bartender's secret," Cimarron is made at the highly respected Tequileña distillery (NOM 1146) by master distiller Enrique Fonseca.”
“* **Why it's a great alternative:** Made at the famous NOM 1146 distillery, Cimarron is arguably the best value-for-money tequila on the market.”
“While Espolòn comes in a 750ml bottle, Cimarron is widely sold in **1-liter bottles** for several dollars less.”
“If you're looking to spend even less while still getting a decent 100% agave tequila, here are some solid alternatives:”
“It is a verified additive-free tequila highly celebrated for its agave-forward flavor, intense minerality (derived from the deep well, spring, and rainwater used in production), and its classic peppery, earthy finish.”
“* **The Value:** At around $22, it is a phenomenal sipping tequila and the undisputed absolute best value bottle you can buy for flawless Margaritas or Ranch Waters.”
“If you want to step up the quality without spending more money, these two brands are highly respected by tequila aficionados because they are **certified additive-free** and taste like "real" traditional tequila.”
“It is completely additive-free and delivers a highly traditional, earth-forward, and robust cooked-agave flavor that punches way above its price tag.”
“It is completely additive-free and delivers a highly traditional, earth-forward, and robust cooked-agave flavor that punches way above its price tag.”
28 exact quoted mentions in this snapshot, grouped by coded tone.
“Cimarron Blanco (~$25): Widely considered the bartender's secret weapon. It is 100% additive-free, crisp, earthy, and punches way above its price point.”
“**Cimarron Blanco ($20 - $25):** The ultimate "value cheat code." It is fully additive-free, 100% estate-grown agave, and punches way above its price point.”
“Cimarron Blanco (~$25): Widely considered the best "bang-for-your-buck" tequila on the market.”
“Cimarron Blanco (~$20-$25): Widely considered the holy grail of budget tequilas. It is 100% agave, completely additive-free, and tastes remarkably clean with bright citrus and earthy pepper. It is the ultimate margarita base.”
“The undisputed king of budget tequilas. It is fully additive-free, naturally sweet, and punches incredibly far above its weight class. It has a great agave kick that doesn't get lost in citrus juices.”
Which competitors assistants suggest when shoppers ask for something cheaper.
8 of 28 mentions appear alongside an identifiable web citation. Citation does not establish causation.
| cited source | mentions |
|---|---|
| siptequila.com | 4 |
| theliquorbarn.com | 1 |
| woodencork.com | 1 |
| caskers.com | 1 |
| tastetequila.com | 1 |
| southernspirits.com | 1 |
| reddit.com | 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.