Buffalo Trace vs Redbreast:Which is more popular?

Name: Buffalo Trace vs Redbreast: Which is searched more?
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In September 2026, Buffalo Trace had more branded searches than Redbreast among whisky brands worldwide. Buffalo Trace had about 165,000 branded searches, while Redbreast had 14,800. Buffalo Trace made up 11% of all whisky brand searches we track, and Redbreast accounted for 0.99%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about whisky brands, Buffalo Trace appeared in four of the five answers and Redbreast in two. Buffalo Trace was mentioned before Redbreast in three out of four answers that named either.

Among whisky brands worldwide in September 2026

Who do people search for more?

Buffalo Trace, about 11 searches for every 1 for Redbreast

Buffalo Trace 165K searchesRedbreast 14.8K searches

Who does AI mention more?

Buffalo Trace, mentioned in 4 of 5 answers, Redbreast in 2

Buffalo Trace in 4 of 5Redbreast in 2 of 5

Who does AI recommend more?

Buffalo Trace, named ahead of Redbreast in 3 of 4 answers

Buffalo Trace first in 3Redbreast first in 1

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Top whisky brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Buffalo Trace was mentioned in four out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers and in both Google AI Overviews. Redbreast was mentioned in two out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Buffalo Trace was listed before Redbreast in three out of four answers that named either.

Most recommended by AI

Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.

Mentioned by AI

Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.

How many AI answers named each brand
Brand	ChatGPT	Google	Answers that named it
Johnnie Walker	Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answers	Named in 1 of 2 Google AI Overviews	4 of 5
Buffalo Trace	Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answers	Named in 2 of 2 Google AI Overviews	4 of 5
Glenfiddich	Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answers	Named in 1 of 2 Google AI Overviews	3 of 5
Jameson	Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answers	Named in 1 of 2 Google AI Overviews	3 of 5
The Macallan	Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answers	Named in 1 of 2 Google AI Overviews	3 of 5
Jim Beam	Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answers	Named in 2 of 2 Google AI Overviews	2 of 5
Redbreast	Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answers	Named in 1 of 2 Google AI Overviews	2 of 5

Johnnie Walker4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Buffalo Trace4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Glenfiddich3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Jameson3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
The Macallan3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Jim Beam2 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Redbreast2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers

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5 answers

Asked ChatGPT
“Which whisky brand should I buy?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best whisky brands?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best whisky brand for gifts for adults?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“whisky brands”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“bourbon brands”
1. 1Jim Beam
2. 2Buffalo Trace

Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 21, 2026.

Is Buffalo Trace or Redbreast more popular in search?

This chart shows how often people search Google for Buffalo Trace and Redbreast by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all seven whisky brands we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.

Buffalo Trace and Redbreast among whisky brands worldwide, by month

Month	Johnnie Walker	Glenfiddich	Jameson	Jim Beam	Buffalo Trace	The Macallan	Redbreast
Oct 2025	27.7%	22.6%	18.5%	18.5%	10.1%	1.7%	0.91%
Nov 2025	27%	22.1%	18.1%	18.1%	12.1%	1.6%	1.1%
Dec 2025	25.4%	20.7%	17%	25.4%	9.3%	1.5%	0.84%
Jan 2026	27.6%	22.5%	18.4%	18.4%	10.1%	2%	0.91%
Feb 2026	25.2%	20.6%	16.9%	25.2%	9.2%	1.9%	1%
Mar 2026	26.4%	21.6%	21.6%	17.6%	9.7%	1.9%	1.3%
Apr 2026	26.4%	21.6%	21.6%	17.7%	9.7%	1.9%	1.1%
May 2026	26.4%	21.6%	21.6%	17.7%	9.7%	1.9%	1.1%
Jun 2026	30.5%	20.4%	20.4%	16.7%	9.2%	1.8%	1%
Jul 2026	26.4%	21.6%	21.6%	17.7%	9.7%	1.9%	1.1%
Aug 2026	24.2%	24.2%	19.8%	19.8%	8.9%	2.2%	0.97%
Sep 2026	24.5%	20.1%	20.1%	20.1%	11%	3.3%	0.99%

How has the Buffalo Trace and Redbreast comparison changed over the last 12 months?

3 findings

Buffalo Trace was ahead of Redbreast in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Buffalo Trace’s share of searches among whisky brands worldwide moved from 10.1% to 11%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 165K.
Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Redbreast’s share of searches among whisky brands worldwide moved from 0.91% to 0.99%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 14.8K.

How did search popularity change for whisky brands worldwide in September 2026?

1 change

In September 2026, Buffalo Trace gained share of searches among whisky brands worldwide, from 8.9% to 11%.

How are branded searches counted?

2 search terms

Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Buffalo Trace’s and Redbreast’s names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.