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 | 8% | 2 of 24 |
| Claude | 33% | 8 of 24 |
| Gemini | 0% | 0 of 24 |
Wave-by-wave share of recommendation answers that named this brand.
| wave | share of voice | answers | change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-28 | 14% | 10 of 72 |
Recurring descriptions in the assistants' own words, grouped by theme.
“While Espolòn Reposado is widely considered the gold standard for budget-friendly, high-quality tequila (usually retailing around $25 to $32 for a 750ml bottle), there are several excellent, cheaper alternatives on the market.”
“It is made from 100% Blue Weber agave, has a smooth, peppery, and subtle oak flavor, and works perfectly in cocktails.”
“- **Espolón Reposado** – Aged in American oak with cooked agave, spicy caramel, and vanilla notes — many call it the go-to tequila for a margarita.”
“- **Espolón Reposado** – Aged in American oak with cooked agave, spicy caramel, and vanilla notes — many call it the go-to tequila for a margarita.”
“Espolón Reposado is already a solid budget-friendly tequila generally falling within the $25-$40 range for a 750ml bottle, but there are several tequilas that typically run even cheaper (often in the $15–$25 range for 750ml) while still being 100% agave or offering decent quality”
“If you like **Espolòn Reposado**—roasted agave, light vanilla/oak, spice—the best cheaper swaps are:”
“**Espolòn Reposado** — **best widely available budget mixer**”
“Because it defaults to a sweeter, richer profile than the peppery bite of Espolón, it is highly approachable for those who want a smoother, less aggressive drink.”
“- **Espolòn Reposado** – Well-balanced with vanilla and caramel notes”
“**Yes—Espolòn Reposado is worth it if you want a solid, versatile budget tequila**, especially for margaritas, palomas, ranch water, or a simple pour over ice.”
56 exact quoted mentions in this snapshot, grouped by coded tone.
“A classic mixing choice; it's aged in American oak with cooked agave, spicy caramel, and vanilla notes that many call the go-to tequila for a margarita.”
“aged in American oak with cooked agave, spicy caramel, and vanilla notes that many call the go-to tequila for a margarita.”
“aged in American oak with cooked agave, spicy caramel, and vanilla notes, often called the go-to tequila for a margarita.”
“Often called "the go-to tequila for a margarita," with cooked agave, spicy caramel, and vanilla notes.”
“If the recipient is new to sipping tequila, a versatile option like Casamigos Blanco or Espolón Reposado works well since they're smooth and approachable for beginners.”
“noting a friend had told them for Espolón, the Reposado was okay, and the Anejo wasn't worth the time or additional funds — the Blanco was where the real action is at.”
“at their $20-$25 price point, they're quite the bargain”
“Espolón Reposado usually runs around **$25–$32** for a 750ml bottle.”
“Espolón Reposado already sits at the budget-friendly end of the tequila spectrum (typically about $26 to $32 for a 750 ml bottle at a typical liquor store, or $24.99 at Total Wine)”
“Usually much cheaper—one current listing shows **$23.99 for 750 ml**—but it is a bigger step down in complexity.”
Which competitors assistants suggest when shoppers ask for something cheaper.
8 of 56 mentions appear alongside an identifiable web citation. Citation does not establish causation.
| cited source | mentions |
|---|---|
| abcfws.com | 3 |
| foodrepublic.com | 3 |
| liquoronbroadway.com | 2 |
| distiller.com | 1 |
| reddit.com | 1 |
| therumhowlerblog.com | 1 |
| goodygoody.com | 1 |
| unwindbottleshop.com | 1 |
| specsonline.com | 1 |
| siptequila.com | 1 |
| vinepair.com | 1 |
Stores and sites assistants name as places to buy this brand.
| retailer | mentions |
|---|---|
| totalwine | 5 |
| Total Wine | 4 |
| Sam's Club | 1 |
| Total Wine & More | 1 |
| your typical liquor store | 1 |
| Virginia ABC | 1 |
| Virginia control-state (ABC) | 1 |
| Target | 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.