Across 8 recorded scans from 21 August 2026 to 4 October 2026, Stranahan's's single-scan score moved from 2.0% to 5.3%, up 3.3 percentage points. Latest recorded scan 5.3% on 4 October 2026; combined-window score 2.8%.
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Individual recorded scans. Each row is one scan on one date. The published combined-window score is 2.8% over 21 August 2026 – 4 October 2026, measured across every answer in that window — a different sample from any single row below.
Scan date
Single-scan score
21 August 2026
2.0%
24 August 2026
1.8%
30 August 2026
2.4%
6 September 2026
1.8%
13 September 2026
2.9%
20 September 2026
3.1%
27 September 2026
3.3%
4 October 2026
5.3%
Latest scan = one scan. Overall visibility = all answers in the published window.
Visibility across AI platforms
Share of answers naming this brand
ChatGPT
2.0%
Perplexity
2.7%
AI Overviews
3.8%
21 August 2026 – 4 October 2026 (scans 1–8)
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It appears in 3.8% of collected Google AI Overviews answers and 2.0% of ChatGPT answers: a difference of 1.8 percentage points within the published window. This describes where mentions occur; it does not establish why the platforms differ.
Named across 27 of 150 questions.
Stranahan's appears in at least one collected answer to 18.0% of the tracked questions. That is question coverage; the 2.8% visibility score measures its share of individual answers.
Across 8 published scans, visibility ranged from 1.8% to 5.3%. The latest scan was 5.3% on 4 October 2026. Individual scan scores and the published-window score describe different samples.
The brand is named in at least one collected answer to each of these questions.
Best American craft distilleries
Best American distilleries
Best American made spirits
Best American single malt whiskey
Best American spirits brands
Best American spirits brands right now
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Best natural wine brands America (Frey Vineyards, Martha Stoumen Wines, Donkey & Goat)
Best new American spirits brands (New Riff Distilling, Westland Distillery, St. George Spirits)
Best organic wine America (Frey Vineyards, Martha Stoumen Wines, Frog's Leap Winery)
Best organic wineries America (Tablas Creek Vineyard, Frey Vineyards, Frog's Leap Winery)
Best American gin brands (St. George Spirits, Barr Hill, Gray Whale Gin)
Best American gin for martinis (St. George Spirits, Barr Hill, Gray Whale Gin)
Competitor names are shown where they appear in the collected examples.
Recorded AI questions and answers
Recorded examples from the scan. Each card pairs a shopper’s prompt with an excerpt from the AI response.
Google AI Overviews
The question asked
Best American spirits brands
From the recorded answer
Stranahan's: A pioneer in American single malt whiskey, crafting grain-to-glass spirits in the Rocky Mountains using 100% malted barley and mountain water.
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Recorded answer text · Google AI Overviews · 4 October 2026
Woodford Reserve is widely celebrated as one of the best American whiskey and spirit brands, known for its rich history and exceptional craftsmanship in Kentucky bourbon.
### Top American Spirits Brands
- Woodford Reserve: A premier Kentucky straight bourbon known for its balanced, complex flavor notes of dried fruit, vanilla, and toasted oak.
- Four Roses: Renowned for utilizing multiple distinct recipe combinations and yeast strains to create smooth, fruit-forward, and spicy bourbons.
- Stranahan's: A pioneer in American single malt whiskey, crafting grain-to-glass spirits in the Rocky Mountains using 100% malted barley and mountain water.
### What to Look For
- Type of spirit: Bourbon, rye, single malt, gin, or vodka.
- Flavor profile: Sweet and oaky, smoky, or crisp and botanical.
- Proof and aging: Higher proof for bold cocktails or longer aging for sipping neat.
If you'd like to narrow down a recommendation, tell me:
- What type of spirit are you looking for (bourbon, gin, vodka, etc.)?
- How do you plan to drink it (neat, on the rocks, or in a cocktail)?
- What is your preferred price range?
ChatGPT
The question asked
Best American distilleries
From the recorded answer
4. Stranahan's Colorado Whiskey - Excellent American single malt; Mountain Angel 12 Year won Best American Single Malt at the 2026 ASCOT Awards. ascotawards.comamericancraftspirits.org …
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Recorded answer text · ChatGPT · 4 October 2026
If by “best” you mean distilleries producing standout American whiskey, I'd put these near the top right now, balancing recent competition results, reputation, and distinctiveness:
1. Bardstown Bourbon Company - Excellent modern Kentucky bourbon and rye, with particularly strong barrel-finished and experimental releases. Its Kentucky Straight Rye won Best Rye Whiskey & Best Whiskey at the 2026 L.A. Spirits Awards. www.laspiritsawards.com
2. A. Smith Bowman Distillery - A standout for high-end bourbon; its Cask Strength Batch #5 ranked #1 American Whiskey and #1 Bourbon in the latest International Whisky Competition results. www.whiskycompetition.com
3. Talnua Distillery - One of the names to know in American single malt. Its American White Oak Bottled-in-Bond won Best Craft American Whiskey at the 2026 ASCOT Awards. ascotawards.comamericancraftspirits.org
4. Stranahan's Colorado Whiskey - Excellent American single malt; Mountain Angel 12 Year won Best American Single Malt at the 2026 ASCOT Awards. ascotawards.comamericancraftspirits.org
5. Garrison Brothers Distillery - A pioneer of Texas bourbon. Its Cowboy Bourbon and Guadalupe were among the 2026 American Craft Spirits Awards' silver medalists. americancraftspirits.org
6. Kings County Distillery - Particularly compelling for American rye. Its Empire Rye has earned major recognition, including Best Craft Rye at the ASCOT Awards. ascotawards.com
7. Wigle Whiskey - One of the strongest craft producers for rye and experimental American whiskey; its Reserve Single Barrel Rye won Double Gold at the 2026 American Craft Spirits Awards. americancraftspirits.org
8. Whiskey Del Bac - Especially interesting if you want something outside the traditional Kentucky profile. Its American single malt and rye releases have received strong recent competition results. americancraftspirits.orgascotawards.com
9. Ironroot Republic Distillery - Texas producer making unusually ambitious whiskey; Hubris was named Best American Corn Whiskey in the 2026 World Whiskies Awards. whiskymag.comamericancraftspirits.org
10. Uncle Nearest - A major modern Tennessee whiskey producer. Uncle Nearest 1884 has received repeated high-level recognition, including Best American Whiskey at the ASCOT Best in Class awards. americancraftspirits.orgascotawards.com
### If I were narrowing it to 5
Bardstown Bourbon Company - best all-around destination for serious bourbon/rye
A. Smith Bowman - high-end bourbon
Talnua - American single malt
Garrison Brothers - distinctive Texas bourbon
Wigle Whiskey - craft rye and experimentation
Recent competitions also show how broad the American scene has become: Kentucky remains dominant for bourbon, while Colorado, Texas, Virginia, Arizona, Pennsylvania, and New York are producing increasingly competitive American whiskey. americancraftspirits.org
If you meant the best distilleries to visit in person, rather than the best whiskey producers, I can rank the 10 best American distillery tours/experiences next.
Perplexity
The question asked
Best craft spirits brands America
From the recorded answer
Stranahan's - Colorado: One of the best-known American craft whiskey producers, specializing in Colorado single malt.
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Recorded answer text · Perplexity · 4 October 2026
Here are standout American craft spirits brands, organized by what they do best:
- St. George Spirits - California: A pioneering craft distiller known for gin, absinthe, brandy, rum, liqueurs, and whiskey.
- Leopold Bros. - Colorado: Excellent small-batch whiskey, gin, vodka, and liqueurs, with an emphasis on independently distilled ingredients.
- House Spirits - Oregon: Best known for Aviation Gin and other carefully made distilled spirits; a leading Portland distillery.
- Westward Whiskey - Oregon: Distinctive American single malt whiskey made with locally influenced brewing and distilling techniques.
- High West - Utah: A major craft-whiskey success story, especially for blended and high-rye whiskeys.
- Balcones Distilling - Texas: Bold Texas whiskey, particularly single malts and blue-corn expressions.
- Stranahan's - Colorado: One of the best-known American craft whiskey producers, specializing in Colorado single malt.
- Copper & Kings - Kentucky: Notable for American brandy, especially un-aged brandy made from California Muscat wine.
- Willett - Kentucky: Highly regarded family-owned bourbon and rye producer with sought-after limited releases.
- Catoctin Creek - Virginia: A respected grain-to-glass distillery producing rye whiskey, gin, and brandy.
- Eda Rhyne - North Carolina: An acclaimed craft distillery recognized for botanical spirits and regional ingredients.
- Up North Distillery - Minnesota: A current standout in the craft-specialty spirits category.
Best bottles to start with:
- Gin: St. George Terroir Gin or Leopold's American Small Batch Gin
- Bourbon: Willett Pot Still Reserve or High West Bourbon
- American single malt: Westward or Stranahan's
- Rye: Catoctin Creek Roundstone Rye
- Brandy: Copper & Kings American Craft Brandy
- Vodka: Leopold Bros. Silver Tree Vodka
For the broadest overall selection, St. George Spirits, Leopold Bros., Westward, Balcones, and Copper & Kings are especially strong starting points.
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In the Found by Flux AI Visibility Index, Stranahan's ranks #9 among 43 tracked brands for Wine & Spirits · United States (21 August 2026 – 4 October 2026). Its visibility is 2.8%. It was named in 102 of 3,599 AI answers across 27 of 150 tracked questions, averaging position 1.6 when mentioned.
Source: Found by Flux · ChatGPT, Perplexity and Google AI Overviews. Visibility measures mentions in this sample, not sales or recommendation quality.
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What is this brand’s AI Visibility Score?
Found by Flux records 2.8% AI visibility for Stranahan's in Wine & Spirits · United States, measured over 21 August 2026 – 4 October 2026. It ranks #9 among 43 tracked brands.
How often does AI mention this brand?
Stranahan's was named in 102 of 3,599 collected AI answers, across 27 of 150 tracked questions, for Wine & Spirits · United States (21 August 2026 – 4 October 2026). A mention can include a comparison or qualification; it is not necessarily a recommendation.
How is the AI Visibility Score calculated?
Found divides the number of collected answers naming Stranahan's by all 3,599 answers in the published Wine & Spirits · United States sample, then multiplies by 100. The same question set is used across ChatGPT, Perplexity and Google AI Overviews. See the Found methodology for the scope and limitations.
