Black Bull Liquor vs Liquorland:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Liquorland had more branded searches than Black Bull Liquor among liquor retailers in New Zealand. Liquorland had about 60,600 branded searches, while Black Bull Liquor had 4,490. Liquorland made up 43.1% of all liquor retailer searches we track, and Black Bull Liquor accounted for 3.2%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about liquor retailers, Liquorland appeared in three of the four answers and Black Bull Liquor in none.
Who do people search for more?
Liquorland, about 13 searches for every 1 for Black Bull Liquor
Who does AI mention more?
Liquorland, mentioned in 3 of 4 answers, Black Bull Liquor in 0
Who does AI recommend more?
Liquorland, the only one of the two named
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Top liquor retailers in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and one Google AI Overview, Liquorland was mentioned in three out of four: in all three ChatGPT answers, but not in the Google AI Overview. Black Bull Liquor did not appear in any of the four 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.
Liquorland3 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Super Liquor2 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Thirsty Liquor1 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
The Bottle-O1 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
Glengarry1 of 4Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Black Bull Liquor0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Liquor Centre0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
The Trusts0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
See every answer about liquor retailers
4 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which liquor retailer should I shop at in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best liquor retailers in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best liquor retailer in New Zealand for a bottle of wine?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“liquor stores”
Google showed no AI Overview for this search.
Searched Google, AI Overview
“bottle shop nz”
Not named in any answer:
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 19, 2026.
Is Black Bull Liquor or Liquorland more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Black Bull Liquor and Liquorland by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all eight liquor retailers we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.
Share of searches by month for Liquorland, Black Bull Liquor. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Liquorland | Super Liquor | Thirsty Liquor | Black Bull Liquor | The Bottle-O | Liquor Centre | The Trusts | Glengarry |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 49.1% | 32.8% | 10.4% | 2.4% | 2.9% | 2% | 0.27% | 0.04% |
| Nov 2025 | 48.8% | 32.6% | 10.3% | 2.4% | 3.6% | 2% | 0.22% | 0.08% |
| Dec 2025 | 49.4% | 32.9% | 10.3% | 2.5% | 3% | 1.7% | 0.1% | 0.06% |
| Jan 2026 | 46.6% | 31.1% | 12.1% | 3.5% | 4.1% | 2.4% | 0.21% | 0.05% |
| Feb 2026 | 42.1% | 34.4% | 13.2% | 3.1% | 4.6% | 2.1% | 0.34% | 0.04% |
| Mar 2026 | 48.4% | 32.4% | 10.3% | 2.9% | 3.5% | 2% | 0.39% | 0.04% |
| Apr 2026 | 43.9% | 35.9% | 11.2% | 3.3% | 3.2% | 2.2% | 0.2% | 0.04% |
| May 2026 | 48.8% | 32.6% | 10.3% | 3% | 2.9% | 2% | 0.26% | 0.07% |
| Jun 2026 | 44.2% | 36.1% | 11.4% | 2.7% | 2.6% | 2.7% | 0.24% | 0.05% |
| Jul 2026 | 43.9% | 35.9% | 11.3% | 3.3% | 3.2% | 2.2% | 0.24% | 0.08% |
| Aug 2026 | 44.2% | 36.1% | 11.3% | 3.3% | 2.6% | 2.2% | 0.29% | 0.05% |
| Sep 2026 | 43.1% | 35.2% | 13.4% | 3.2% | 2.6% | 2.1% | 0.28% | 0.05% |
How has the Black Bull Liquor and Liquorland comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Liquorland was ahead of Black Bull Liquor in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Black Bull Liquor’s share of searches among liquor retailers in New Zealand moved from 2.4% to 3.2%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 4.5K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Liquorland’s share of searches among liquor retailers in New Zealand moved from 49.1% to 43.1%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 90.6K to 60.6K.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand liquor retailers in September 2026?
1 change

In September 2026, Liquorland lost share of searches among liquor retailers in New Zealand, from 44.2% to 43.1%.
How are branded searches counted?
6 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Black Bull Liquor’s and Liquorland’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.
Black Bull Liquor
3 branded search terms
- black bull liquor
- black bull liquor greenwood
- blackbullliquor
Liquorland
3 branded search terms
- Liquorland
- liquorland beer
- liquorland wine
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