Category AI Visibility Report
Gin AI Visibility Report 2026: Top Brands & Buyer Topics in AI Search
Data updated 2026-08-27 · 30-day window · ChatGPT · Google AI Mode · Google AI Overviews
≈25,284
Est. AI queries / month
15
Buyer topics monitored
10
Brands on the AI shelf
Key insights
- Over the last 30 days, GEOly monitored 15 buyer topics in Gin across ChatGPT, Google AI Mode, Google AI Overviews — an estimated 25,284 AI queries per month.
- Tanqueray leads the AI shelf with 16.6% of brand mentions, followed by Beefeater (9.1%) and Plymouth (8.2%). The top three hold 33.9% combined — a shelf that has not consolidated yet, leaving a clear window for challengers.
- The highest-demand topic is “gin from Scotland” (top keyword “gin scotland”, ~8,100 searches/mo).
- AI answers lean on reddit.com most (24.1% of citations) — earning presence on these sources is the shortest path to being recommended.
Brands AI recommends most
Share of brand mentions across AI answers in the last 30 days (Share of Model).
| # | Brand | AI mentions | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tanqueray | 1,226 | 16.6% |
| 2 | Beefeater | 671 | 9.1% |
| 3 | Plymouth | 609 | 8.2% |
| 4 | Sipsmith | 398 | 5.4% |
| 5 | Hayman's | 388 | 5.3% |
| 6 | The Botanist | 238 | 3.2% |
| 7 | St. George | 204 | 2.8% |
| 8 | Hendrick's | 203 | 2.7% |
| 9 | Barr Hill | 178 | 2.4% |
| 10 | Fords Gin | 151 | 2% |
What shoppers ask AI
Buyer topics monitored in this category, with estimated monthly AI queries and the top Google keyword behind each topic.
| Topic | Est. AI queries / mo | Top keyword | Search volume / mo |
|---|---|---|---|
| gin from Scotland | ≈6,847 | gin scotland | 8,100 |
| Old Tom gin | ≈6,240 | old tom gin | 6,600 |
| Canadian gin | ≈6,186 | canadian gin | 3,600 |
| Irish gin | ≈6,011 | irish gin | 3,600 |
| best gin | — | gin | 110,000 |
| gin for gimlet | — | gin for gimlet | 18,100 |
| gin brands | — | hendricks gin | 40,500 |
| London dry gin | — | london dry gin | 60,500 |
| gin for fizz cocktails | — | gin ramos fizz | 9,900 |
| gin for Collins cocktails | — | gin collins | 27,100 |
| sloe gin | — | sloe gin | 22,200 |
| gin for French 75 | — | gin for french 75 | 90,500 |
| gin for martini | — | gin martini cocktail | 60,500 |
| American gin | — | aviation american gin | 14,800 |
| gin for negroni | — | gin for negroni | 27,100 |
Sources AI cites in this category
Root domains AI engines cited most when answering category queries in the last 30 days.
| Domain | Citations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| reddit.com | 317 | 24.1% |
| liquor.com | 133 | 10.1% |
| vinepair.com | 101 | 7.7% |
| wineenthusiast.com | 85 | 6.5% |
| worldginawards.com | 60 | 4.6% |
| foodandwine.com | 48 | 3.6% |
| bonappetit.com | 41 | 3.1% |
| distiller.com | 39 | 3% |
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FAQ
Which brands do AI assistants recommend most for gin?
Over the last 30 days the top brands by AI mention share are: Tanqueray (16.6%), Beefeater (9.1%), Plymouth (8.2%), Sipsmith (5.4%), Hayman's (5.3%). Data from GEOly's continuous monitoring across ChatGPT, Google AI Mode, Google AI Overviews.
How many people ask AI about gin?
GEOly estimates ~25,284 AI queries per month in this category across 15 buyer topics, led by “gin from Scotland”.
Which sources do AI engines cite for gin?
The most-cited domains are: reddit.com, liquor.com, vinepair.com, wineenthusiast.com, worldginawards.com. Building brand presence on these sources is the most direct way to win AI recommendations.
Methodology
GEOly continuously runs category buyer prompts across ChatGPT, Google AI Mode, Google AI Overviews and records which brands are mentioned and which sources are cited. Figures aggregate a 30-day window; AI query volumes are modeled estimates from keyword demand and AI-adoption share. Data: GEOly MCP Server, updated 2026-08-27.
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