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 | 8% | 2 of 24 |
| Claude | 4% | 1 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 | 4% | 3 of 72 |
Recurring descriptions in the models' own words, grouped by theme.
“It is 100 proof, but less layered/minty than Select because it is a single recipe rather than Select’s six-recipe blend.”
“**Closest overall value pick.** Same parent company as Woodford and a similar mash bill; it leans a little bolder and drier, with butterscotch, coffee, chocolate, and baking spice. Excellent neat or in an Old Fashioned.”
“* **Wild Turkey 101** (~$25): Higher proof, bolder, richer, and significantly cheaper.”
“- **Old Forester 100 Proof** – Described as one that bursts with flavor at a great price, comparable to Wild Turkey's price point.”
“(If you want a little more flavor, step up to the **Old Forester 100 Proof** for about $25).”
“** Richer and higher-proof than Woodford, with butterscotch, coffee, chocolate, and baking spice.”
“| **Old Forester 100 Proof** | ~$25–35 | My top pick: it has related Brown-Forman character—banana bread, caramel, oak—but with more proof and spice.”
“It is not as floral as Four Roses, but it is a good low-cost choice for someone chasing an aromatic bourbon that still works neatly or in cocktails.”
“A strong choice for Old Fashioneds or Manhattans when you want 100-proof structure on a budget.”
“It matches the "sweet-and-smooth" appeal of Four Roses and is extremely budget-friendly.”
34 exact quoted mentions in this snapshot, grouped by coded tone. Recent quotes are deduplicated and mixed across models.
“Old Forester's signature 100-proof offering has a very assertive, flavorful profile. It shares the punchy, fruit-forward spiciness that Wild Turkey fans often enjoy, dominated by notes of cherry, banana foster, brown sugar, and sharp baking”
“bourbons like Buffalo Trace, Old Forester 100 Proof, Wild Turkey 101, or Four Roses Yellow Label often out-perform it in blind tastings at a lower price”
“Not a finished/double-oaked whiskey, but it delivers plenty of Brown-Forman-style caramel, banana, baking spice, and oak at a much better price. It is less velvety and much spicier than Woodford Double Oaked.”
“My best overall value pick if you enjoy Select's fruit-and-baking-spice side: black cherry, candied citrus, vanilla, nutmeg, and barrel char at a very usable 100 proof.”
“you might get more bang for your buck from something like Buffalo Trace, Old Forester 100 Proof, or Wild Turkey 101 at a similar or lower price point”
“**Old Forester 100 Proof** (~$25)”
“Often priced around the same as WT101 rather than dramatically below it, but worth grabbing whenever it's cheaper.”
“Not a close mash-bill match, but it shares some of the weight and spice at 100 proof. Expect more **butterscotch, coffee, chocolate, and baking spice** rather than Four Roses' airy floral/fruit profile.”
Which competitors models suggest when shoppers ask for something cheaper.
2 of 34 mentions appear alongside an identifiable web citation. Citation does not establish causation.
| cited source | mentions |
|---|---|
| tastingtable.com | 1 |
| reddit.com | 1 |
Stores and sites models name as places to buy this brand.
| retailer | mentions |
|---|---|
| oldforester | 3 |
| abc2.nc.gov | 2 |
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.