Bulleit vs Maker's Mark:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Maker's Mark had more branded searches than Bulleit among bourbon brands worldwide. Maker's Mark had about 165,000 branded searches, while Bulleit had 74,000. Maker's Mark made up 12.2% of all bourbon brand searches we track, and Bulleit accounted for 5.5%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about bourbon brands, Maker's Mark appeared in four of the five answers and Bulleit in none.
Who do people search for more?
Maker's Mark, about 2 searches for every 1 for Bulleit
Who does AI mention more?
Maker's Mark, mentioned in 4 of 5 answers, Bulleit in 0
Who does AI recommend more?
Maker's Mark, the only one of the two named
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Top bourbon brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Maker's Mark was mentioned in four out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers and in both Google AI Overviews. Bulleit did not appear in any of the five answers.
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.
Four Roses5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Buffalo Trace4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers- Maker's Mark4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Woodford Reserve4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Elijah Craig4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Wild Turkey4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Blanton's2 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Knob Creek2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Old Forester2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Bulleit0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
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5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which bourbon should I buy?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best bourbon brands?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's a good bourbon for a beginner?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“bourbon brands”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“bourbon whiskey”
Not named in any answer:
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 25, 2026.
Is Bulleit or Maker's Mark more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Bulleit and Maker's Mark by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all 15 bourbon brands we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for Maker's Mark, Bulleit. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Jim Beam | Buffalo Trace | Maker's Mark | Woodford Reserve | Blanton's | Bulleit | Eagle Rare | Elijah Craig | Wild Turkey | Evan Williams | Basil Hayden | Four Roses | Knob Creek | Old Forester | Angel's Envy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 20.5% | 11.2% | 13.7% | 11.2% | 7.5% | 6.2% | 6.2% | 4.1% | 4.6% | 4.1% | 3.4% | 2.8% | 2.3% | 1.8% | 0.37% |
| Nov 2025 | 18.8% | 12.5% | 12.5% | 10.3% | 6.9% | 6.9% | 6.9% | 3.8% | 5.1% | 4.6% | 3.8% | 3.1% | 2.5% | 2.1% | 0.34% |
| Dec 2025 | 26.7% | 9.8% | 12% | 9.8% | 6.6% | 6.6% | 8% | 3.6% | 4% | 2.9% | 3.6% | 2.9% | 2% | 1.3% | 0.32% |
| Jan 2026 | 20.5% | 11.2% | 13.7% | 11.2% | 7.5% | 6.2% | 6.2% | 4.1% | 4.6% | 4.1% | 3.4% | 2.8% | 2.3% | 1.8% | 0.37% |
| Feb 2026 | 28% | 10.3% | 12.6% | 10.3% | 5.6% | 5.6% | 5.6% | 3.8% | 4.2% | 3.8% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 2.1% | 1.7% | 0.33% |
| Mar 2026 | 19.6% | 10.7% | 13.1% | 10.7% | 8.8% | 5.9% | 5.9% | 4.8% | 5% | 4.8% | 3.2% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 1.8% | 0.35% |
| Apr 2026 | 20.1% | 11% | 13.5% | 11% | 7.4% | 6% | 6% | 4% | 5.1% | 4.9% | 3.3% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 1.8% | 0.36% |
| May 2026 | 17.7% | 9.7% | 11.9% | 11.9% | 6.5% | 6.5% | 5.3% | 11.9% | 4.9% | 3.6% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 0.32% |
| Jun 2026 | 19.5% | 10.7% | 13.1% | 10.7% | 7.2% | 7.2% | 5.9% | 5.9% | 4.8% | 3.2% | 3.2% | 3.9% | 2.6% | 1.8% | 0.35% |
| Jul 2026 | 20.5% | 11.2% | 13.7% | 11.2% | 7.5% | 6.2% | 6.2% | 4.1% | 4.6% | 3.4% | 2.8% | 4.1% | 2.3% | 1.8% | 0.37% |
| Aug 2026 | 22.9% | 10.3% | 15.3% | 10.3% | 6.9% | 5.6% | 5.6% | 4.6% | 4.8% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 2.1% | 1.7% | 0.92% |
| Sep 2026 | 22.3% | 12.2% | 12.2% | 10% | 6.7% | 5.5% | 5.5% | 5.5% | 4.7% | 3.7% | 3% | 3% | 2% | 2% | 1.6% |
How has the Bulleit and Maker's Mark comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Maker's Mark was ahead of Bulleit in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Bulleit’s share of searches among bourbon brands worldwide moved from 6.2% to 5.5%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 90.5K to 74K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Maker's Mark’s share of searches among bourbon brands worldwide moved from 13.7% to 12.2%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 201K to 165K.
How did search popularity change for bourbon brands worldwide in September 2026?
3 changes
In September 2026, Buffalo Trace overtook Maker's Mark to rank 2nd among bourbon brands worldwide, with 12.2% of the searches.
In September 2026, Maker's Mark lost share of searches among bourbon brands worldwide, from 15.3% to 12.2%.
Bulleit’s share of searches among bourbon brands worldwide has lost ground for 3 months in a row, from 7.2% to 5.5% in September 2026.
How are branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Bulleit’s and Maker's Mark’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.
Bulleit
1 branded search term
- bulleit bourbon
Maker's Mark
1 branded search term
- makers mark
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