Absolut vs Russian Standard:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Absolut had more branded searches than Russian Standard among vodka brands in the United Kingdom. Absolut had about 14,800 branded searches, while Russian Standard had 1,900. Absolut made up 10.9% of all vodka brand searches we track, and Russian Standard accounted for 1.4%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about vodka brands, Absolut appeared in four of the five answers and Russian Standard in none.
Who do people search for more?
Absolut, about 8 searches for every 1 for Russian Standard
Who does AI mention more?
Absolut, mentioned in 4 of 5 answers, Russian Standard in 0
Who does AI recommend more?
Absolut, the only one of the two named
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Top vodka brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Absolut was mentioned in four out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers and in both Google AI Overviews. Russian Standard 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.
Grey Goose5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Belvedere5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers- Absolut4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Smirnoff3 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
AU Vodka0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Cîroc0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Glen's0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers- Russian Standard0 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 vodka in the UK?”
Asked ChatGPT
“Which vodka is smoothest for mixing?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's a good premium vodka to give as a gift?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“vodka brands”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best vodka”
Not named in any answer:
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in United Kingdom on October 27, 2026.
Is Absolut or Russian Standard more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Absolut and Russian Standard by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all eight vodka brands we track, month by month, from searches in United Kingdom.
Share of searches by month for Absolut, Russian Standard. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | AU Vodka | Grey Goose | Absolut | Belvedere | Smirnoff | Cîroc | Glen's | Russian Standard |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 44% | 16.1% | 10.8% | 7.2% | 10.8% | 4.8% | 4.8% | 1.4% |
| Nov 2025 | 57.8% | 14.2% | 7.8% | 6.3% | 6.3% | 3.5% | 2.8% | 1.2% |
| Dec 2025 | 47% | 17.2% | 9.4% | 9.4% | 6.3% | 6.3% | 2.8% | 1.5% |
| Jan 2026 | 39.4% | 17.7% | 11.8% | 9.6% | 9.6% | 5.3% | 4.3% | 2.3% |
| Feb 2026 | 39% | 17.4% | 11.6% | 9.5% | 9.5% | 6.4% | 4.2% | 2.3% |
| Mar 2026 | 41.5% | 15.2% | 12.4% | 8.3% | 10.1% | 5.5% | 4.5% | 2.4% |
| Apr 2026 | 41.5% | 15.2% | 12.4% | 8.3% | 10.1% | 5.5% | 4.5% | 2.4% |
| May 2026 | 50.6% | 15.2% | 10.1% | 6.8% | 8.3% | 3.7% | 3.7% | 1.6% |
| Jun 2026 | 39.9% | 17.9% | 11.9% | 8% | 11.9% | 4.4% | 4.4% | 1.6% |
| Jul 2026 | 43.7% | 16.1% | 10.7% | 8.7% | 10.7% | 4.8% | 3.9% | 1.4% |
| Aug 2026 | 58% | 11.7% | 7.8% | 6.4% | 7.8% | 3.5% | 3.5% | 1.3% |
| Sep 2026 | 44.6% | 16.4% | 10.9% | 8.9% | 8.9% | 4.9% | 4% | 1.4% |
How has the Absolut and Russian Standard comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Absolut was ahead of Russian Standard in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Absolut’s share of searches among vodka brands in the United Kingdom moved from 10.8% to 10.9%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 18.1K to 14.8K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Russian Standard’s share of searches among vodka brands in the United Kingdom held steady at 1.4%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 2.4K to 1.9K.
How did search popularity change for United Kingdom vodka brands in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, Absolut gained share of searches among vodka brands in the United Kingdom, from 7.8% to 10.9%.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Russian Standard in the United Kingdom fell 20.8% over 12 measured months, from 2.4K to 1.9K in September 2026.
How are branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Absolut’s and Russian Standard’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.
Absolut
1 branded search term
- absolut vodka
Russian Standard
1 branded search term
- russian standard vodka
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