How popular isSipsmith?
In September 2026, people searched for Sipsmith by name about 1,300 times in the United Kingdom, a 63.9% decrease from the previous year. These searches made up 3.4% of all United Kingdom gin brand searches, placing Sipsmith fifth out of six brands. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about gin brands, Sipsmith appeared in two of the five answers and was the joint fourth most recommended of the six.
Sipsmith is the fifth most searched of 6 competitors and the joint fourth most recommended in AI answers.
Bombay SapphireShare of searches 31.8%Mentioned in 1 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th
Gordon'sShare of searches 26%Mentioned in 1 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
Hendrick'sShare of searches 21.3%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
TanquerayShare of searches 14.2%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
SipsmithShare of searches 3.4%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th
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Top gin brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Sipsmith was mentioned in two out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Sipsmith is the joint fourth most recommended of the six.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Tanqueray1st
Hendrick's2nd
Gordon's3rd
Bombay Sapphire4th
Sipsmith4th
Whitley Neill6th
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
Hendrick's3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Tanqueray3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Sipsmith2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Bombay Sapphire1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Gordon's1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Whitley Neill1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
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5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best gin brand in the UK?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the most popular gin brands in the UK?”
Asked ChatGPT
“Which gin brand is best for a gin and tonic?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“gin”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best gin”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in United Kingdom on October 22, 2026.
Which gin brands compete with Sipsmith?
Share of searches by month for Bombay Sapphire, Gordon's, Hendrick's, Tanqueray, Sipsmith, Whitley Neill. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Bombay Sapphire | Gordon's | Hendrick's | Tanqueray | Sipsmith | Whitley Neill |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 30.5% | 24.9% | 20.4% | 13.6% | 7.4% | 3.3% |
| Nov 2025 | 29.3% | 23.9% | 23.9% | 13.1% | 5.8% | 3.9% |
| Dec 2025 | 26.5% | 26.5% | 26.5% | 11.8% | 4.3% | 4.3% |
| Jan 2026 | 26.8% | 26.8% | 21.9% | 14.6% | 6.5% | 3.5% |
| Feb 2026 | 28.9% | 23.7% | 23.7% | 12.9% | 7% | 3.8% |
| Mar 2026 | 31% | 20.8% | 25.4% | 11.3% | 7.4% | 4.1% |
| Apr 2026 | 29.7% | 19.9% | 24.3% | 16.2% | 5.9% | 3.9% |
| May 2026 | 27.8% | 22.7% | 27.8% | 15.1% | 3% | 3.7% |
| Jun 2026 | 28.5% | 23.3% | 28.5% | 12.7% | 3.1% | 3.8% |
| Jul 2026 | 29.2% | 23.9% | 23.9% | 15.9% | 3.1% | 3.9% |
| Aug 2026 | 29.7% | 24.3% | 24.3% | 16.2% | 2.5% | 3.2% |
| Sep 2026 | 31.8% | 26% | 21.3% | 14.2% | 3.4% | 3.4% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 31.8% | 12.1K | 0% | +2.1 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 26% | 9.9K | 0% | +1.7 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 21.3% | 8.1K | -18.2% | -3 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 14.2% | 5.4K | -18.2% | -2 points | |
| 5, moved from 6th to 5th | 3.4% | 1.3K | +30% | +1 pointsmoved from 6th to 5th | |
| 6, moved from 5th to 6th | 3.4% | 1.3K | 0% | +0.2 pointsmoved from 5th to 6th |
31.8%
Held 1st. 12.1K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +2.1 points.
2.
Gordon's26%
Held 2nd. 9.9K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +1.7 points.
21.3%
Held 3rd. 8.1K estimated branded searches, -18.2% vs prior month. Share -3 points.
14.2%
Held 4th. 5.4K estimated branded searches, -18.2% vs prior month. Share -2 points.
5.
Sipsmith3.4%
Moved from 6th to 5th. 1.3K estimated branded searches, +30% vs prior month. Share +1 points.
3.4%
Moved from 5th to 6th. 1.3K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.2 points.
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How has branded search demand for Sipsmith changed in the United Kingdom over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Sipsmith in the United Kingdom fell from 3.6K to 1.3K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Sipsmith’s share of searches among gin brands in the United Kingdom decreased from 7.4% to 3.4%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Sipsmith’s share of searches among gin brands in the United Kingdom peaked at 7.4% in March 2026 and was lowest at 2.5% in August 2026.
How did search popularity change for United Kingdom gin brands in September 2026?
6 changes

In September 2026, Sipsmith overtook Whitley Neill to rank 5th among gin brands in the United Kingdom, with 3.4% of the searches.

In September 2026, Bombay Sapphire gained share of searches among gin brands in the United Kingdom, from 29.7% to 31.8%.

In September 2026, Gordon's gained share of searches among gin brands in the United Kingdom, from 24.3% to 26%.

In September 2026, Hendrick's lost share of searches among gin brands in the United Kingdom, from 24.3% to 21.3%.

In September 2026, Tanqueray lost share of searches among gin brands in the United Kingdom, from 16.2% to 14.2%.

Estimated monthly branded searches for Whitley Neill in the United Kingdom fell 18.8% over 12 measured months, from 1.6K to 1.3K in September 2026.
How are Sipsmith’s branded searches counted?
1 search term
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Sipsmith’s name. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for this branded term can be used to understand whether interest in the brand is growing, holding steady, or fading.
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