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 | 0% | 0 of 24 |
Wave-by-wave share of recommendation answers that named this brand.
| wave | share of voice | answers | change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-28 | 1% | 1 of 72 |
Recurring descriptions in the assistants' own words, grouped by theme.
“* **Very Old Barton 100 Proof** (~$13 - $17): Though it is no longer officially "Bottled-in-Bond" (it is missing the formal designation on newer bottles), it remains 100 proof and is aged at least 4 years.”
“Distribution is spotty, but where it is sold it can be exceptionally cheap.”
“This is a legendary budget pour. It features a traditional high-rye bourbon profile that is packed with notes of caramelized banana, brown sugar, vanilla, and plenty of rye spice. It punches way above its price tag on flavor.”
“It is softer and sweeter than WT101, with less rye bite, but has the same satisfying 100-proof presence.”
“* **Why it’s a great alternative:** Produced by Barton 1792 (owned by Sazerac), this is a legendary budget pour.”
“This is a beloved "sleeper" budget bourbon in the whiskey community.”
“**Very Old Barton 100 Proof** — **best "big, classic bourbon" bargain** if you can find it. Commonly **about $18–25**”
“**Often the best value *where available***. It is not necessarily Bottled-in-Bond in its current form, but it keeps the 100-proof weight and is a solid, traditional Kentucky bourbon for sipping or cocktails.”
“Distilled by Barton 1792 (a Sazerac brand), it offers a much brighter, more floral, and fruitier profile than EW BiB.”
“* **Why it's a great alternative:** Made by the Barton 1792 distillery, Very Old Barton is a cult classic among budget-conscious whiskey drinkers.”
12 exact quoted mentions in this snapshot, grouped by coded tone.
“Very Old Barton 100 Proof – features sweet corn, leather, and pepper tasting notes, and being 100-proof results in a more complex, potent flavor, perfect for sipping or mixing”
“Very Old Barton 100 Proof – A budget-friendly, high-proof bourbon that bourbon enthusiasts often cite as a great value pour.”
“A fuller, slightly rougher traditional bourbon with enough proof to stand up in mixed drinks.”
“best sleeper value, if available near you. Richer and softer than WT101, with caramel, oak, and a relatively easy-drinking 100-proof profile. Distribution is spotty, but where it is sold it can be exceptionally cheap.”
“**Very Old Barton 100 Proof** — **best "big, classic bourbon" bargain** if you can find it. Commonly **about $18–25**”
“Though it is no longer officially "Bottled-in-Bond" (it is missing the formal designation on newer bottles), it remains 100 proof and is aged at least 4 years. Distilled by Barton 1792 (a Sazerac brand), it offers a much brighter, more flor”
Which competitors assistants suggest when shoppers ask for something cheaper.
2 of 12 mentions appear alongside an identifiable web citation. Citation does not establish causation.
| cited source | mentions |
|---|---|
| uproxx.com | 1 |
| distiller.com | 1 |
| wordpress.com | 1 |
Stores and sites assistants name as places to buy this brand.
| retailer | mentions |
|---|---|
| shop | 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.