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Glenmorangie vs Johnnie Walker:Which is more popular?

In September 2026, Glenmorangie had more branded searches than Johnnie Walker among whisky brands in the United Kingdom. Glenmorangie had about 18,100 branded searches, while Johnnie Walker had 14,800. Glenmorangie made up 10.8% of all whisky brand searches we track, and Johnnie Walker accounted for 8.8%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about whisky brands, Glenmorangie appeared in three of the five answers and Johnnie Walker in two. Johnnie Walker was mentioned before Glenmorangie in two out of three answers.

Among whisky brands in the United Kingdom in September 2026

Who do people search for more?

Glenmorangie, about 22% more searches than Johnnie Walker

Glenmorangie 18.1K searchesJohnnie Walker 14.8K searches

Who does AI mention more?

Glenmorangie, mentioned in 3 of 5 answers, Johnnie Walker in 2

Glenmorangie in 3 of 5Johnnie Walker in 2 of 5

Who does AI recommend more?

Johnnie Walker, named ahead of Glenmorangie in 2 of 3 answers

Johnnie Walker first in 2Glenmorangie 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, Glenmorangie was mentioned in three out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Johnnie Walker was mentioned in two out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Johnnie Walker was listed before Glenmorangie in two out of three answers.

Most recommended by AI

Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.

  1. Johnnie Walker1st
  2. Monkey Shoulder2nd
  3. Jameson3rd
  4. Glenmorangie4th
  5. Glenfiddich5th
  6. Laphroaig6th
  7. Jack Daniel's7th
  8. Talisker–
  9. The Famous Grouse–

Mentioned by AI

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

  • Glenmorangie3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Johnnie Walker2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Jameson2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Jack Daniel's1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Glenfiddich1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Laphroaig1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Monkey Shoulder1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Talisker0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • The Famous Grouse0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers

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5 answers

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 Glenmorangie or Johnnie Walker more popular in search?

This chart shows how often people search Google for Glenmorangie and Johnnie Walker by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all nine whisky brands we track, month by month, from searches in United Kingdom.

Glenmorangie and Johnnie Walker among whisky brands in the United Kingdom, by month

Share of searches by month for Glenmorangie, Johnnie Walker. The figures are in the table below the chart.

View monthly share of searches table
MonthJack Daniel'sTaliskerGlenfiddichGlenmorangieJohnnie WalkerLaphroaigMonkey ShoulderJamesonThe Famous Grouse
Oct 202529.8%13.3%13.3%10.9%13.3%7.3%4.9%6%1.2%
Nov 202535.8%7.2%16%10.7%8.8%7.2%5.9%7.2%1.4%
Dec 202536.3%4.9%16.3%10.9%10.9%7.3%6%6%1.5%
Jan 202627.4%6.7%18.3%12.2%12.2%8.2%6.7%6.7%1.6%
Feb 202627.1%8.1%14.8%12.1%14.8%8.1%6.6%6.6%1.6%
Mar 202629.8%13.3%13.3%10.9%10.9%7.3%6%7.3%1.4%
Apr 202626.3%17.6%14.4%11.8%9.6%7.9%5.3%5.3%1.9%
May 202621.6%26.4%11.8%14.5%7.9%7.9%4.3%4.3%1.3%
Jun 202626.8%22%12%12%9.8%6.6%4.4%5.4%1%
Jul 202624.5%24.5%13.4%10.9%10.9%6%4%4.9%0.97%
Aug 202623.7%23.7%13%13%8.7%7.1%4.7%4.7%1.4%
Sep 202624.1%24.1%13.2%10.8%8.8%7.2%5.9%4.8%1.1%

How has the Glenmorangie and Johnnie Walker comparison changed over the last 12 months?

3 findings
  • The lead changed hands 3 times in the 12 months ending September 2026: Glenmorangie took it in November 2025, Johnnie Walker took it in February 2026, Glenmorangie took it in April 2026.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Glenmorangie’s share of searches among whisky brands in the United Kingdom moved from 10.9% to 10.8%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 22.2K to 18.1K.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Johnnie Walker’s share of searches among whisky brands in the United Kingdom moved from 13.3% to 8.8%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 27.1K to 14.8K.

How did search popularity change for United Kingdom whisky brands in September 2026?

2 changes
  1. In September 2026, Glenmorangie lost share of searches among whisky brands in the United Kingdom, from 13% to 10.8%.

  2. Estimated monthly branded searches for Johnnie Walker in the United Kingdom fell 45.4% over 12 measured months, from 27.1K to 14.8K in September 2026.

How are branded searches counted?

2 search terms

Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Glenmorangie’s and Johnnie Walker’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.

Glenmorangie

1 branded search term

  • glenmorangie

Johnnie Walker

1 branded search term

  • johnnie walker

How the Brand Demand Index is measured

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