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 | 4% | 2 of 48 |
| Claude | 63% | 30 of 48 |
| Gemini | 33% | 16 of 48 |
Wave-by-wave share of recommendation answers that named this brand.
| wave | share of voice | answers | change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-28 | 33% | 24 of 72 | |
| 2026-09-02 | 33% | 24 of 72 | +0 points |
Recurring descriptions in the models' own words, grouped by theme.
“If your go-to tequilas are Casamigos, Clase Azul, or Don Julio 1942, Siete Leguas might taste surprisingly earthy, peppery, or dry to you.”
“* **The "Crowd-Pleaser" Smoothness:** Don Julio 1942 is incredibly smooth.”
“If you're comparing against premium brands like Don Julio, one write-up specifically frames Siete Leguas itself as the "cheaper, better" alternative, noting Don Julio Blanco is priced between $45 and $55, and recommends Siete Leguas as a superior, budget-conscious pick instead.”
“* You prefer heavily aged, sweet, vanilla-forward, and oaky reposados or añejos (like Don Julio 1942 or Clase Azul).”
“Because it is additive-free, it is not artificially sweet or super-smooth like vanilla syrup.”
“it is not three times better than the standard **Don Julio Añejo** (which costs around $60 and shares much of the same flavor profile).”
“Don Julio 1942 is famous for its smooth, dessert-like profile, heavily featuring sweet notes of vanilla, caramel, oak, and butterscotch.”
“Don Julio is one of the most recognizable premium tequila brands in the world, but as the price has climbed (from roughly $50 for the Blanco up to over $160 for the legendary 1942), many enthusiasts seek more affordable alternatives.”
“at **$150 to $220+ a bottle**, you are paying a heavy premium for the brand name, marketing, and iconic tall bottle”
“At **$40 to $50** (and sometimes up to $60 in high-tax areas), it is highly regarded by additive-free enthusiasts, but it may disappoint those expecting a traditional, sweet reposado.”
285 exact quoted mentions in this snapshot, grouped by coded tone. Recent quotes are deduplicated and mixed across models.
“The king of nightlife and high-end celebrations. The tall, slender, amber bottle makes an immediate statement.”
“Mid-range quality sits around $40–60 (Don Julio, Casamigos, El Tesoro).”
“Don Julio 1942 (Añejo) and Reserva de la Familia by Jose Cuervo Platino both deliver aged complexity with presentation that reads as a serious gift. It's widely regarded as the go-to showstopper — it's a statement rather than just a gift, a”
“A sensible alternative is regular Don Julio Añejo: it shares the house style but is aged 18+ months rather than 1942's 24+ months, so it sacrifices some richness but is usually vastly better value.”
“**Don Julio 1942 Anejo (750ml):** On sale for **$99.99** (down from $124.99) at CW Spirits.”
“Target currently has an active tequila sale section featuring brands like Don Julio, Tres Generaciones, Milagro, 818, Teremana, 1800 Tequila, and Cazadores”
“Made at a respected distillery (same as Don Julio historically used)”
“It was founded by Eduardo "Lalo" González, the grandson of the legendary Don Julio González (the founder of Don Julio Tequila).”
“at $150 to $200+ a bottle, you are paying a heavy premium for the brand's luxury status and iconic bottle”
“The easiest "same-house-style" swap. It is less complex and less luxurious than 1942, but is substantially cheaper and still gives you familiar oak, spice, and agave notes.”
“**Skip it if:** You prefer ultra-sweet, dessert-like tequilas (like Don Julio 1942 or Casamigos).”
“a smart buy compared to many bigger, more heavily marketed brands at similar or higher prices (like Don Julio Reposado, which runs closer to $90-100 in some markets).”
“I'd skip brands such as Casamigos or Don Julio if your goal is an El Tesoro-like traditional agave character”
“A lawsuit alleges that Diageo's Casamigos and Don Julio brands mislead buyers with labelling that suggests the spirits are made entirely from blue agave”
“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.”
Which competitors models suggest when shoppers ask for something cheaper.
47 of 291 mentions appear alongside an identifiable web citation. Citation does not establish causation.
| cited source | mentions |
|---|---|
| reddit.com | 13 |
| donlondres.com | 9 |
| liquorgeeks.com | 6 |
| sipsy.com | 4 |
| siptequila.com | 3 |
| youtube.com | 3 |
| 12x75.com | 3 |
| distiller.com | 3 |
| theliquorbros.com | 2 |
| forbes.com | 2 |
| longislandloutequila.com | 2 |
| thetequilashop.com | 2 |
Stores and sites models name as places to buy this brand.
| retailer | mentions |
|---|---|
| totalwine | 5 |
| donjulio | 3 |
| Chili's | 2 |
| abc.virginia.gov | 2 |
| express | 2 |
| Zipps Liquor | 1 |
| Albertsons | 1 |
| Total Wine | 1 |
| Virginia ABC | 1 |
| Walmart | 1 |
| Costco | 1 |
| liquor | 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.