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 | 25% | 6 of 24 |
| Claude | 4% | 1 of 24 |
| Gemini | 21% | 5 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 models' own words, grouped by theme.
“Maker’s 46 is a **wheated bourbon** (using wheat instead of rye as the secondary grain, which gives it a softer, sweeter profile) that undergoes a secondary finishing process with **seared French oak staves**.”
“This oak stave-finishing supercharges the liquid with bold wood, deep caramel, espresso, vanilla, and baking spices at 94 proof.”
“**It is finished with French oak staves:** This process infuses standard Maker's Mark with deeper notes of toasted wood, dark cocoa, caramel, and baking spices like cinnamon.”
“Maker’s 46 is a **wheated bourbon** (using wheat instead of rye as the secondary grain, which gives it a softer, sweeter profile) that undergoes a secondary finishing process with **seared French oak staves**.”
“Maker’s 46 is a **wheated bourbon** (using wheat instead of rye as the secondary grain, which yields a smoother, sweeter taste) bottled at **94 proof**, and finished with **seared French oak staves** to add rich wood sugars, baking spices (like cinnamon and nutmeg), and vanilla.”
“Many whiskey enthusiasts and critics consider it one of the best value-for-money "middle shelf" bourbons on the market.”
“* **The Profile:** Maker’s Mark is a wheated bourbon (which already gives it a softer, creamier sweetness than Woodford’s rye-influenced mash bill).”
“My pick for the **best overall alternative**.”
“Maker’s Mark 46 is a **94-proof wheated bourbon** with extra French-oak finishing, so its signature is soft caramel/vanilla plus toasted oak and baking spice.”
“If what you like about **Maker’s Mark 46** is its soft wheated-bourbon base plus vanilla, caramel, baking spice, and extra French-oak toast, these are the best ways to spend less:”
73 exact quoted mentions in this snapshot, grouped by coded tone. Recent quotes are deduplicated and mixed across models.
“Not a close mash-bill match, but great if what you enjoy is Blanton's smoothness: sweeter, creamier, more toasted-oak driven.”
“If you dislike spice and prefer a rounder, dessert-like profile, choose **Maker's Mark 46**.”
“Yes, Maker's Mark 46 is widely considered to be worth the extra cost, and it is often regarded as one of the best value-for-money upgrades in the entire bourbon world.”
“For most bourbon drinkers, **yes—Maker's Mark 46 is absolutely worth it**.”
“Many enthusiasts prefer **Maker's Mark 46** (a cask-finished version with seared French oak staves), which adds more vanilla, caramel, and spice depth for just a few dollars more—often considered the better value within the lineup.”
“To find the best cheap alternatives to **Maker's Mark 46** (typically priced around $35–$45)”
“In Virginia, for example, it is listed at **$29.99** versus **$41.99** for Maker's 46.”
“typically priced around $40–$45”
“staying within the brand (regular Maker's Mark or Maker's Mark 46) can itself be the "cheap" option.”
“Maker's Mark 46 is a wheated bourbon known for its comparably higher proof (94% ABV) offering, aged with seared French oak staves, with an aroma of caramel, baking spices, and French oak, and tasting notes of rich vanilla and a smooth finis”
Which competitors models suggest when shoppers ask for something cheaper.
4 of 73 mentions appear alongside an identifiable web citation. Citation does not establish causation.
| cited source | mentions |
|---|---|
| breakingbourbon.com | 2 |
| bondedbottleshop.com | 1 |
| mashed.com | 1 |
| insidehook.com | 1 |
| filmwhiskey.com | 1 |
| thewhiskeyshelf.com | 1 |
Stores and sites models name as places to buy this brand.
| retailer | mentions |
|---|---|
| makersmark | 3 |
| NC ABC stores | 1 |
| abc.virginia.gov | 1 |
| Walmart | 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.