How popular isThe Whisky Shop?
In September 2026, people searched for The Whisky Shop by name about 22,200 times in the United Kingdom, about the same as the previous year. These searches made up 21.5% of all United Kingdom whisky retailer searches, placing The Whisky Shop second out of six retailers. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about whisky retailers, The Whisky Shop appeared in two of the five answers and was the joint third most recommended of the six.
The Whisky Shop is the second most searched of 6 competitors and the joint third most recommended in AI answers.
Master of MaltShare of searches 48%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
The Whisky ShopShare of searches 21.5%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
The Whisky ExchangeShare of searches 14.4%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
Royal Mile WhiskiesShare of searches 11.7%Mentioned in 1 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
Hard To Find WhiskyShare of searches 2.8%Mentioned in 1 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 5th
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Top whisky retailers in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, The Whisky Shop was mentioned in two out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. The Whisky Shop is the joint third most recommended of the six.
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.
- Master of Malt3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- The Whisky Exchange3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- The Whisky Shop2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Royal Mile Whiskies1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Hard To Find Whisky1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Amathus0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
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5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best website to buy whisky in the UK?”
Asked ChatGPT
“Where can I buy rare or limited edition whisky in the UK?”
Asked ChatGPT
“Which UK online shops are good for whisky gifts?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“single malt whisky”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“whisky gifts”
Not named in any answer:
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in United Kingdom on October 28, 2026.
Which whisky retailers compete with The Whisky Shop?
Share of searches by month for Master of Malt, The Whisky Shop, The Whisky Exchange, Royal Mile Whiskies, Hard To Find Whisky. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Master of Malt | The Whisky Shop | The Whisky Exchange | Royal Mile Whiskies | Hard To Find Whisky | Amathus |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 43.5% | 23.8% | 19.4% | 8.7% | 2.6% | 2% |
| Nov 2025 | 55.6% | 16.7% | 16.7% | 7.4% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Dec 2025 | 51.6% | 18.9% | 18.9% | 6.9% | 2% | 1.7% |
| Jan 2026 | 45.5% | 20.3% | 20.3% | 9.1% | 2.6% | 2.2% |
| Feb 2026 | 40.6% | 22.2% | 22.2% | 9.9% | 2.8% | 2.4% |
| Mar 2026 | 42.7% | 23.3% | 19.1% | 10.4% | 2.4% | 2.1% |
| Apr 2026 | 44.2% | 24.2% | 16.2% | 10.8% | 2.5% | 2.1% |
| May 2026 | 39.6% | 26.6% | 14.5% | 14.5% | 2.9% | 1.9% |
| Jun 2026 | 41.7% | 22.8% | 15.2% | 15.2% | 3% | 2% |
| Jul 2026 | 36.9% | 24.7% | 16.5% | 16.5% | 3.3% | 2.2% |
| Aug 2026 | 38.2% | 25.6% | 14% | 17.1% | 3.3% | 1.8% |
| Sep 2026 | 48% | 21.5% | 14.4% | 11.7% | 2.8% | 1.6% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 48% | 49.5K | +49.5% | +9.8 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 21.5% | 22.2K | 0% | -4.1 points | |
| 3, moved from 4th to 3rd | 14.4% | 14.8K | +22.3% | +0.4 pointsmoved from 4th to 3rd | |
| 4, moved from 3rd to 4th | 11.7% | 12.1K | -18.2% | -5.3 pointsmoved from 3rd to 4th | |
| 5, held 5th | 2.8% | 2.9K | 0% | -0.5 points | |
| 6, held 6th | 1.6% | 1.6K | 0% | -0.3 points |
48%
Held 1st. 49.5K estimated branded searches, +49.5% vs prior month. Share +9.8 points.
21.5%
Held 2nd. 22.2K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -4.1 points.
14.4%
Moved from 4th to 3rd. 14.8K estimated branded searches, +22.3% vs prior month. Share +0.4 points.
11.7%
Moved from 3rd to 4th. 12.1K estimated branded searches, -18.2% vs prior month. Share -5.3 points.
2.8%
Held 5th. 2.9K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.5 points.
6.
Amathus1.6%
Held 6th. 1.6K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.3 points.
Compare popularity between The Whisky Shop and its closest rivals
- The Whisky Shop vs Master of Malt: compare popularity
- The Whisky Shop vs The Whisky Exchange: compare popularity
- The Whisky Shop vs Royal Mile Whiskies: compare popularity
- The Whisky Shop vs Hard To Find Whisky: compare popularity
- The Whisky Shop vs Amathus: compare popularity
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5 comparisons
How has branded search demand for The Whisky Shop changed in the United Kingdom over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for The Whisky Shop in the United Kingdom held steady at 22.2K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, The Whisky Shop’s share of searches among whisky retailers in the United Kingdom decreased from 23.8% to 21.5%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, The Whisky Shop’s share of searches among whisky retailers in the United Kingdom peaked at 26.6% in May 2026 and was lowest at 16.7% in November 2025.
How did search popularity change for United Kingdom whisky retailers in September 2026?
6 changes
In September 2026, Master of Malt gained share of searches among whisky retailers in the United Kingdom, from 38.2% to 48%.
In September 2026, Royal Mile Whiskies lost share of searches among whisky retailers in the United Kingdom, from 17.1% to 11.7%.
In September 2026, The Whisky Shop lost share of searches among whisky retailers in the United Kingdom, from 25.6% to 21.5%.
In September 2026, Hard To Find Whisky lost share of searches among whisky retailers in the United Kingdom, from 3.3% to 2.8%.
In September 2026, The Whisky Exchange rose from 4th to 3rd among whisky retailers in the United Kingdom.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Amathus in the United Kingdom fell 15.8% over 12 measured months, from 1.9K to 1.6K in September 2026.
How are The Whisky Shop’s branded searches counted?
1 search term
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using The Whisky Shop’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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