Latest three-month snapshot through 2026-07-28 · 1 wave. Use the controls above to change the window.
Bourbon · 1 wave · n=72 answers, pooled
How often each model brings the brand up in recommendation answers.
| model | share of voice | answers |
|---|---|---|
| ChatGPT | 0% | 0 of 24 |
| Claude | 29% | 7 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 | 10% | 7 of 72 |
Recurring descriptions in the models' own words, grouped by theme.
“If you prefer smoother, lower-proof options, you might prefer traditional **Evan Williams Black Label** (86 proof) or **Elijah Craig Small Batch** (94 proof, also by Heaven Hill but more aged and refined).”
“The Sweet & Smooth Budget Buy: **Evan Williams Black Label**”
“It lacks the deep oak and complexity of Elijah Craig, but maintains the core caramel and vanilla notes.”
“It is lighter, thinner, and less complex than Elijah Craig due to the lower proof, but it still hits those easy-drinking sweet corn, vanilla, and oak notes.”
“If you prefer smoother, lower-proof options, you might prefer traditional **Evan Williams Black Label** (86 proof) or **Elijah Craig Small Batch** (94 proof, also by Heaven Hill but more aged and refined).”
“**The 100-proof advantage:** Unlike its cheaper sibling (Evan Williams Black Label at 86 proof), the bonded version's higher proof adds character.”
“- **Evan Williams Black Label** – A classic, inexpensive bourbon with a solid reputation for quality at a low price.”
“- **Evan Williams Black Label** – Simple, classic bourbon flavor, great value.”
“If you're open to dropping the "bottled-in-bond" requirement, the standard Evan Williams Black Label (86 proof) is usually a couple dollars cheaper than the White Label BiB and shares the same lineage.”
“Best as an everyday mixer rather than a true WT101 replacement; Virginia ABC currently lists a 750 mL plastic bottle at $14.”
40 exact quoted mentions in this snapshot, grouped by coded tone. Recent quotes are deduplicated and mixed across models.
“If you want to go as cheap as possible while keeping the same recipe, this is it. It is lighter, thinner, and less complex than Elijah Craig due to the lower proof, but it still hits those easy-drinking sweet corn, vanilla, and oak notes. I”
“The standard Evan Williams is even more affordable, and reviewers note it as a sweet and affordable alternative that offers notes of oak, maple syrup, and vanilla, making it perfect for mixing in cocktails, though it's not quite as bold as ”
“Often **$15–20**. It is lighter and lower proof than Elijah Craig, but it offers familiar vanilla, brown sugar, and gentle oak. Best if the goal is an inexpensive everyday pour or mixer.”
“A budget-friendly, sweeter bourbon with notes of oak, maple syrup, and vanilla, great for cocktails.”
“**Evan Williams Black Label** — **cheapest everyday replacement.** Vanilla, mint, oak, brown sugar, and caramel at 86 proof. It is simpler and less refined than Woodford, but an excellent inexpensive mixer. Virginia ABC lists it at $14.99 f”
“**Evan Williams Black Label (86 proof)** — *If the goal is simply spending less.* It gives you a related Heaven Hill house style—caramel, vanilla, nuts—but it's lower proof and less concentrated than the white-label Bottled-in-Bond.”
“This is Evan Williams' standard (non-BiB) offering and is typically a couple dollars cheaper than the BiB version, though it's 86 proof instead of 100. A head-to-head comparison found the Bottled-in-Bond has more character than the Black La”
“**Evan Williams Black Label** — *roughly $16–18 in some control-state pricing*. Not bottled-in-bond and only 86 proof, but it's the closest flavor profile because it's the same Evan Williams family. Best if your priority is simply a cheaper”
“If you don't like the profile of Evan Williams Black Label or Elijah Craig, you likely won't love this either.”
“If you dislike "heat": At 100 proof, it has a moderate alcoholic burn. If you prefer smoother, lower-proof options, you might prefer traditional Evan Williams Black Label (86 proof)”
Which competitors models suggest when shoppers ask for something cheaper.
1 of 40 mentions appear alongside an identifiable web citation. Citation does not establish causation.
| cited source | mentions |
|---|---|
| youtube.com | 1 |
Stores and sites models name as places to buy this brand.
| retailer | mentions |
|---|---|
| Fine Wine & Good Spirits | 1 |
| abc.virginia.gov | 1 |
| abc.nc.gov | 1 |
| Total Wine | 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.