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 | 33% | 8 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 | 17% | 12 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.”
“* **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.”
“Clase Azul (specifically its Reposado) is one of the most famous spirits in the world, known for two main things: an ultra-smooth, sweet, vanilla-and-caramel flavor profile and its iconic, hand-painted ceramic decanter.”
“Don Julio 1942 / Clase Azul:** These bottles cost $150 to $250+ and rely heavily on additives for a synthetic, cake-batter vanilla sweetness.”
“Clase Azul is known for its striking hand-painted ceramic bottles, but its price tag—bottles typically start around $130 and can go much higher—is largely tied to that packaging as much as the liquid inside.”
“* **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.”
“* **100% Additive-Free:** Unlike mass-market brands (such as Casamigos or Clase Azul) that use glycerin, artificial syrup, and heavy vanilla flavorings, Siete Leguas is certified additive-free.”
“** The bottles are handmade, hand-decorated, and emblazoned with medallions in the Mexican town of Santa Maria Canchesda.”
“Clase Azul is famous for its hand-painted ceramic bottles and premium price tags—the brand's bottles retail for anywhere from $150 to a whopping $30,000.”
“* **Fans of "Smooth/Sweet" Tequilas:** If your go-to tequilas are sweet, vanilla-forward, and highly manipulated brands (like Casamigos or Clase Azul), Tapatío might taste too "hot," peppery, or earthy at first.”
78 exact quoted mentions in this snapshot, grouped by coded tone.
“Clase Azul Reposado or Añejo”
“Clase Azul Reposado”
“Clase Azul Reposado (also stunning bottle design)”
“They have a wide range of verified tequila bottles — Patrón Silver, Espolón, Don Julio, Casamigos, Herradura, Clase Azul, and more”
“Zipps Liquor notes Don Julio 1942 and Clase Azul Reposado are both available at Zipps at 10-30% below local competitor prices”
“The hand-painted, cobalt-blue ceramic decanter is iconic (it even makes a ringing bell sound when you tap the lid). It's incredibly silky with notes of sweet vanilla and hazelnut. Note: Pure traditionalists sometimes avoid this because of t”
“Housed in an iconic, hand-painted blue-and-white ceramic decanter, this is the ultimate "status" gift. It has a very sweet, vanilla-forward flavor profile that is extremely easy to drink. (While tequila purists sometimes criticize it for us”
“premium options like Fortaleza or Clase Azul”
“this tequila is known for the iconic blue and white bottle and is popular for sipping and giving as gifts. Reviewers note the bottle is beautiful and can be proudly displayed — it's really like a work of art.”
“If you're buying it for a special occasion, as a gift, or because you genuinely enjoy the ritual/collectible aspect (the hand-painted bottles are reused as decor by a lot of owners), most reviewers think it delivers — it's widely seen as a ”
“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.”
“mass-market "smooth" brands (like Casamigos or Clase Azul) rely heavily on these artificial sweeteners”
“Prefer very soft, candy-sweet profiles like Casamigos or Clase Azul”
“If you are trying to transition away from artificially sweet, additive-laden tequilas (like Casamigos or Clase Azul) to real, pure tequila”
“Many popular "premium" tequilas (like Casamigos or Clase Azul) rely on legal additives like glycerin, vanilla flavoring, and sugar syrup to make their spirits taste unnaturally sweet and smooth.”
Which competitors assistants suggest when shoppers ask for something cheaper.
19 of 78 mentions appear alongside an identifiable web citation. Citation does not establish causation.
| cited source | mentions |
|---|---|
| reddit.com | 5 |
| allaboutmargaritas.com | 5 |
| distiller.com | 4 |
| agavematchmaker.com | 3 |
| donlondres.com | 3 |
| luifern.com | 2 |
| fortequilalovers.com | 1 |
| theliquorbarn.com | 1 |
| kakaakowine.com | 1 |
| tequilareport.com | 1 |
| pastemagazine.com | 1 |
| businessinsider.com | 1 |
Stores and sites assistants name as places to buy this brand.
| retailer | mentions |
|---|---|
| claseazul | 2 |
| Zipps Liquor | 1 |
| Binny's | 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.