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 | 58% | 14 of 24 |
| Gemini | 29% | 7 of 24 |
Wave-by-wave share of recommendation answers that named this brand.
| wave | share of voice | answers | change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-28 | 29% | 21 of 72 |
Recurring descriptions in the assistants' own words, grouped by theme.
“* **The Perfect "Safe" Bourbon:** It is incredibly smooth, balanced, and lacks the intense alcohol burn of higher-proof spirits.”
“- **Woodford Reserve** – Slightly pricier but similar profile: Woodford Reserve is priced close to Maker's Mark but delivers more complexity, smooth and sweet like Maker's with caramel and vanilla at its core, and a higher rye content adds spice and structure.”
“- A **high-rye mash bill** that gives it a spicier, more complex flavor than many mainstream bourbons”
“**Yes—Woodford Reserve is worth it** if you want a polished, approachable bourbon for sipping, Old Fashioneds, or gifting.”
“If you like **Woodford Reserve** for its smooth, moderately spicy profile with caramel, oak, fruit, and baking-spice notes, these are excellent cheaper substitutes:”
“If you like **Woodford Reserve** for its smooth, moderately spicy profile with caramel, oak, fruit, and baking-spice notes, these are excellent cheaper substitutes:”
“- **Woodford Reserve** – Complex, well-rounded, good all-purpose choice.”
“Woodford Reserve Distiller’s Select (usually priced around $35–$45) is a beloved staple because of its high quality, distinct smoothness, and balanced flavor profile.”
“Woodford Reserve is incredibly smooth.”
“If you like **Woodford Reserve** for its smooth, moderately spicy profile with caramel, oak, fruit, and baking-spice notes, these are excellent cheaper substitutes:”
71 exact quoted mentions in this snapshot, grouped by coded tone.
“Woodford Reserve”
“Well-rounded, good balance of spice and sweetness”
“**Woodford Reserve** – Well-rounded, slightly more complex, good for cocktails too”
“**Woodford Reserve** – Complex, well-rounded, good all-purpose choice.”
“Smooth with good balance of spice and sweetness; widely available.”
“Woodford Reserve is generally considered a solid, worthwhile bourbon for most drinkers, especially at its typical price point (around $30-35 in the US).”
“Typically $35-45 for a 750ml bottle, putting it in the "premium but accessible" category”
“At roughly $35–$40 for a standard bottle, it's priced as a "premium" everyday bourbon, but many enthusiasts feel you can get equal or better quality for less”
“Typically runs $30-40 for a 750ml bottle in most US markets, putting it solidly in the "premium but accessible" category—more expensive than well-known bourbons like Buffalo Trace or Four Roses Yellow Label, but cheaper than allocated or su”
“At roughly $30–40 for the standard bottle, it sits in a sweet spot: noticeably better than basic bourbons like Jim Beam or Evan Williams, but far cheaper than allocated/hard-to-find bottles like Blanton's or Pappy Van Winkle”
Which competitors assistants suggest when shoppers ask for something cheaper.
6 of 71 mentions appear alongside an identifiable web citation. Citation does not establish causation.
| cited source | mentions |
|---|---|
| mashed.com | 3 |
| thewhiskeywash.com | 2 |
| reddit.com | 2 |
| thewhiskeyshelf.com | 2 |
| josephbourbon.com | 1 |
Stores and sites assistants name as places to buy this brand.
| retailer | mentions |
|---|---|
| Walmart | 4 |
| woodfordreserve | 2 |
| 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.