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Latest three-month snapshot through 2026-08-06 · 1 wave. Use the controls above to change the window.
Cream Liqueurs · 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 | 17% | 4 of 24 |
| Gemini | 0% | 0 of 24 |
Wave-by-wave share of recommendation answers that named this brand.
| wave | share of voice | answers | change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-06 | 6% | 4 of 72 |
Recurring descriptions in the models' own words, grouped by theme.
“**Better alternatives exist** – Craft coffee liqueurs (like Mr.”
“* **Why it’s better:** It is slightly drier than Kahlúa and features prominent, smoother notes of natural vanilla.”
“It has a slightly stronger coffee flavor than Kahlua, plus a hint of vanilla and a slightly bitter finish.”
“* **Why it’s better:** Tia Maria is a Jamaican coffee liqueur.”
“George's, or Tia Maria) are often praised by cocktail enthusiasts for having a more pronounced coffee flavor and less sweetness, though they can cost more.”
“It has a slightly stronger coffee flavor than Kahlua, plus a hint of vanilla and a slightly bitter finish.”
“* **The Vibe:** A classic Jamaican-born liqueur made with Blue Mountain coffee beans.”
“if you want a bolder, less sugary coffee flavor, you might prefer brands like Mr. Black, Tia Maria, or Borghetti.”
“- **Tia Maria** – Coffee and vanilla balance with a lighter body for cocktails and after‑dinner pours.”
“- **White Russians, espresso martinis** → a coffee cream liqueur (Baileys or Tia Maria-style blends)”
21 exact quoted mentions in this snapshot, grouped by coded tone. Recent quotes are deduplicated and mixed across models.
“Similar coffee liqueur, slightly drier than Kahlúa”
“Tia Maria is a Jamaican coffee liqueur. Like Kahlúa, it is sweet and vanilla-heavy, but it is lighter-bodied, less syrupy, and more balanced.”
“Not always the cheapest, but often comparable to or less than Kahlúa depending on where you shop. It has a slightly stronger coffee flavor than Kahlua, plus a hint of vanilla and a slightly bitter finish.”
“It is lighter, less syrupy, and drier than Kahlúa, but still sweeter and more vanilla-forward than Mr Black”
“**Tia Maria** — Usually not as cheap as Kamora, but watch for sales. It's a good Kahlúa-like option with a somewhat drier, more roasted-coffee profile.”
“**Tia Maria or Kahlúa** – Technically coffee liqueurs rather than cream liqueurs, but often combined with a cream liqueur (or cream itself) for a classic "coffee + coffee liqueur + cream liqueur" combo like a White Russian-style coffee drin”
“Tia Maria – While not always cheaper, it's sometimes comparably priced or slightly less, and offers a different, more rum-based coffee flavor.”
“Tia Maria, Mr Black, and Cantera Negra are good coffee liqueurs, but they are often **not cheaper** than Kahlúa”
“Tia Maria and Mr. Black Cold Brew are often recommended as substitutes too, but these tend to be **premium** options rather than budget ones”
Which competitors models suggest when shoppers ask for something cheaper.
1 of 21 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 |
|---|---|
| totalwine | 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.