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Glenfiddich vs Redbreast:Which is more popular?

In September 2026, Glenfiddich had more branded searches than Redbreast among whisky brands worldwide. Glenfiddich had about 301,000 branded searches, while Redbreast had 14,800. Glenfiddich made up 20.1% of all whisky brand searches we track, and Redbreast accounted for 0.99%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about whisky brands, Glenfiddich appeared in three of the five answers and Redbreast in two. Glenfiddich 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?

Glenfiddich, about 20 searches for every 1 for Redbreast

Glenfiddich 301K searchesRedbreast 14.8K searches

Who does AI mention more?

Glenfiddich, mentioned in 3 of 5 answers, Redbreast in 2

Glenfiddich in 3 of 5Redbreast in 2 of 5

Who does AI recommend more?

Glenfiddich, named ahead of Redbreast in 3 of 4 answers

Glenfiddich 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, Glenfiddich was mentioned in three out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two 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. Glenfiddich 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.

  1. Johnnie Walker1st
  2. Buffalo Trace2nd
  3. Glenfiddich3rd
  4. The Macallan4th
  5. Jim Beam5th
  6. Jameson6th
  7. Redbreast7th

Mentioned by AI

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

  • 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

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

Is Glenfiddich or Redbreast more popular in search?

This chart shows how often people search Google for Glenfiddich 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.

Glenfiddich and Redbreast among whisky brands worldwide, by month

Share of searches by month for Glenfiddich, Redbreast. The figures are in the table below the chart.

View monthly share of searches table
MonthJohnnie WalkerGlenfiddichJamesonJim BeamBuffalo TraceThe MacallanRedbreast
Oct 202527.7%22.6%18.5%18.5%10.1%1.7%0.91%
Nov 202527%22.1%18.1%18.1%12.1%1.6%1.1%
Dec 202525.4%20.7%17%25.4%9.3%1.5%0.84%
Jan 202627.6%22.5%18.4%18.4%10.1%2%0.91%
Feb 202625.2%20.6%16.9%25.2%9.2%1.9%1%
Mar 202626.4%21.6%21.6%17.6%9.7%1.9%1.3%
Apr 202626.4%21.6%21.6%17.7%9.7%1.9%1.1%
May 202626.4%21.6%21.6%17.7%9.7%1.9%1.1%
Jun 202630.5%20.4%20.4%16.7%9.2%1.8%1%
Jul 202626.4%21.6%21.6%17.7%9.7%1.9%1.1%
Aug 202624.2%24.2%19.8%19.8%8.9%2.2%0.97%
Sep 202624.5%20.1%20.1%20.1%11%3.3%0.99%

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

3 findings
  • Glenfiddich was ahead of Redbreast in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Glenfiddich’s share of searches among whisky brands worldwide moved from 22.6% to 20.1%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 368K to 301K.
  • 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
  1. In September 2026, Glenfiddich lost share of searches among whisky brands worldwide, from 24.2% to 20.1%.

How are branded searches counted?

2 search terms

Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Glenfiddich’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.

Glenfiddich

1 branded search term

  • glenfiddich

Redbreast

1 branded search term

  • redbreast

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