Latest four-week 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 assistant brings the brand up in recommendation answers.
| assistant | share of voice | answers |
|---|---|---|
| ChatGPT | 0% | 0 of 24 |
| Claude | 4% | 1 of 24 |
| Gemini | 13% | 3 of 24 |
Wave-by-wave share of recommendation answers that named this brand.
| wave | share of voice | answers | change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-28 | 6% | 4 of 72 |
Recurring descriptions in the assistants' own words, grouped by theme.
“* **Why it works:** Even though it's a wheated bourbon (compared to Elijah Craig's rye-recipe mash bill), it offers a fantastic high-proof chocolate, cherry, and vanilla profile.”
“* *Is it worth it?* **Yes, if you enjoy high-proof whiskey.”
“$55–$65):** Uncut and unfiltered, straight from the barrel (usually around 110–115 proof).”
“If you like **Elijah Craig Barrel Proof (ECBP)** for its dense caramel, oak, dark-fruit flavor and 120-ish-proof intensity, these are the best cheaper substitutes—rough U.”
“- **Cask Strength is the standout upgrade:** If you want more depth, Maker's Mark Cask Strength is considered a phenomenal bourbon especially for its price point, competing with higher-priced offerings at around $45.”
“| **Maker’s Mark Cask Strength** | **$40–55** | Best if you want something softer and sweeter: wheated bourbon with caramel, vanilla, baking spice, and less rye bite.”
“It offers a thick, creamy mouthfeel and explodes with deep cherry-cola, vanilla bean, and oak flavors.”
“Choose this if you want a softer, sweeter high-proof bottle.”
“- **Maker’s Mark Cask Strength:** worth it for experienced bourbon drinkers who enjoy a bolder, higher-proof version; batches are typically about 107–114 proof.”
“Maker's Mark Cask Strength – boosts the ABV into the 55% range and provides a richer, deeper, more flexible experience compared to standard Maker's Mark, for around $50.”
27 exact quoted mentions in this snapshot, grouped by coded tone.
“considered by some reviewers to be a fantastic wheated bourbon without the chase and fuss, and may be the single best wheated bourbon under $50.”
“a very fair sale price for barrel-proof bourbon”
“**Maker's Mark Cask Strength, 750 mL — $44.95** in NC ABC stores, **$5 off**. Strong deal for a barrel-proof wheated bourbon.”
“Named a top "Straight Bourbon of the Year" at the London Spirits Competition, this is a phenomenal high-proof option.”
“Named a top Straight Bourbon of the Year at major spirits competitions, this wheated bourbon is bottled undiluted. Because wheat replaces rye here, it's exceptionally smooth and sweet (lots of baked cherry and dark sugars) with a higher pro”
“Similar full-bodied, higher-proof sipping experience, but it's a **wheated** bourbon: softer, sweeter, and less peppery. At around $40 it can be a good alternative; around $50, it often is not actually cheaper than Rare Breed depending on y”
“For those, Wild Turkey 101, Knob Creek 9, or a Maker's Mark Cask Strength may suit you better.”
Which competitors assistants suggest when shoppers ask for something cheaper.
3 of 27 mentions appear alongside an identifiable web citation. Citation does not establish causation.
| cited source | mentions |
|---|---|
| tastingtable.com | 2 |
| thewhiskeyshelf.com | 1 |
| bourbonstash.net | 1 |
Stores and sites assistants name as places to buy this brand.
| retailer | mentions |
|---|---|
| NC ABC | 1 |
| NC ABC stores | 1 |
| totalwine | 1 |
| makersmark | 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.