Top 35 Midwest US Whisky Influencers in 2025
Midwest US Whisky Influencers
Here are Top 35 Midwest US Whisky Influencers
1. Chris Chapanar
Bio - Bourbon, Scotch, Cocktails… etc- Whiskey Noobs Podcast on all Platforms- Big fan of Jesus- Blind Whiskey Battles- Collab requests at link below ****@gmail.comInstagram Handle @whiskey_noobsInstagram Followers 132.9KType MacroGender Male
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2. Joe Hayhoe
Bio 🏠 Basement bar enthusiast 🥃 Bourbon lover🌽 Des Moines, IowaInstagram Handle @theblindpigbasementpubInstagram Followers 33.6KType MicroGender Male Get Email Contact
3. Dan Kidd
Bio 🥃 Bourbon.🤘🏼 2o’clock chuggzz!🤣 Watch my highlights for parody’s.📸 All pictures / videos are mine unless noted ****@gmail.comInstagram Handle @heavybourbonInstagram Followers 33.4KType MicroGender Male Get Email Contact
4. Lynn Palmer
Bio 🥃Just a gal that sips whisk(e)y•Chicago burbs•Bourbon Thieves member #bourbonthieves •DM to collaborate•⚠️21+ over⚠️Instagram Handle @the_whiskey_galInstagram Followers 25.7KType MicroGender Female Get Email Contact
5. Jason C.
Bio My name is Jason and I'm a drummer and bourbon/whiskey enthusiast. Check out my latest review on YouTube!Instagram Handle @the_mash_and_drumInstagram Followers 17.6KType Micro Get Email Contact
6. Bourbon in Indiana
Bio ~Whiskey, golf, friends, relax, repeat ⛳️~Senior Contributor for Whiskey Consensus 🖊~****@aol.com~DM to collaborate 📥~21+ to followInstagram Handle @bourbon_in_indianaInstagram Followers 16.9KType Micro Get Email Contact
7. Irene Tan
Bio Spirit Hunter, Blender, Passionate, knowledgeable, whiskey, wine & spirits, revolutionizing the liquor store shopping and tasting experience for you. ****@gmail.comInstagram Handle @whiskymentorsInstagram Followers 16.8KType MicroGender Male Get Email Contact
8. Chris Blatner
Bio •Chicago, IL•Executive Bourbon Steward•Named a Top Whiskey Influencer to Follow by Uproxx•Executive Director of @bourboncharity ****@urbanbourbonist.comInstagram Handle @urbanbourbonistInstagram Followers 16.8KType MicroGender Male Get Email Contact
9. Shripal Vora
Bio I drink whiskey, create content, and explain things.📍Ohio(Jon contributes in the background) ****@gmail.comInstagram Handle @2ouncewhiskyInstagram Followers 15KType MicroGender Male Get Email Contact
10. Joshua Scarver
Bio Whiskey & Cigar Reviews💨 Cigar Broker & Enthusiast 🥃 Whiskey ReviewsDM to Collaborate ****@dwydgives.comInstagram Handle @joshuascarverInstagram Followers 9.6KType NanoGender Male Get Email Contact
11. Varchasvi Shankar
Bio IT Guy making Whiskey. Owner, Shankar Distillery -Varchas Bourbon & Rye Whiskeys( for 21 Years and older only). President & CEO V2Soft(v2soft.Com) ****@v2soft.comInstagram Handle @varchasvishankarInstagram Followers 7.3KType NanoGender Male Get Email Contact
12. Ty The Bourbon Guy
Bio I drink whiskey, make videos, and talk about my bourbon journey 🥃 ****@gmail.comInstagram Handle @tythebourbonguyInstagram Followers 7.3KType NanoGender Male Get Email Contact
13. Whiskey and Woodwork
Bio Minnesota native whiskey 🥃 and woodworking 🔨 enthusiast.Instagram Handle @whiskeyandwoodworkInstagram Followers 5.1KType Nano Get Email Contact
14. Branden
Bio Helping you find your next pour🥃 Raised in Louisville > Western Burbs of ChicagoAll 📸 are mine#312shelfie 21+ to Follow ****@craftklaris.comInstagram Handle @312suburbanbourbonInstagram Followers 4.8KType Nano Get Email Contact
15. Murphy Quint
Bio Master Distiller @cedarridgeiowaMaster Blender @slipknotwhiskey @beverlyhighrye and @coldzerospiritsFather of 3 | Cubs fan | Stand-up comedy junkie ****@crwine.comInstagram Handle @murphy.quintInstagram Followers 4.8KType NanoGender Male Get Email Contact
16. Lamonte
Bio 📍Indianapolis, INCommunities Coolest Having Immense Fun with WhiskeyInquiries: Email BelowInstagram Handle @bourbonbr0therInstagram Followers 4.3KType NanoGender Male Get Email Contact
17. Ron
Bio 🥃W H I S K E Y🥃N O T E S🥃 🥃W H I S K E Y🥩P A I R I N G🥃@bourbon_thieves@minnesotawhiskeysociety @gateway_city_whiskey_society@spiritanimalsocietyInstagram Handle @whiskey_withInstagram Followers 4KType NanoGender Male Get Email Contact
18. Kelli Nakagama
Bio ❤️• Whisk(e)y-obsessed opera fanatic with a serious case of wanderlust. 🥃• President of Women Who Whiskey Chicago (@wWwChiChapter) ****@whiskiedwanderlust.comInstagram Handle @whiskiedwanderlustInstagram Followers 3.7KType NanoGender Female Get Email Contact
19. Alex
Bio 📍Chicago ‘Burbs 🥃 📸 All photos mine. 21+ to Follow.⚜️ Certified Bourbon Steward ⚜️🎩 Tennessee Squire 🐎🔥 #bourbonthievesInstagram Handle @thebourbonrebellionInstagram Followers 3.7KType NanoGender Male Get Email Contact
20. Rob Boyland
Bio Final Third Cigar & Whiskey Lounge180 E Broadway StIngalls, IN 46048Open Tu- Sa 12 - 9Su 1 - 6#Indiana#CigarLounge#Cigars#Tobacconist#Whiskey ****@finalthirdcigar.comInstagram Handle @finalthirdcigarInstagram Followers 3.5KType NanoGender Male Get Email Contact
21. Amy Gehring
Bio Whiskey girl in a Buckeye worldstill emo👩🏻🎓Exec Bourbon Steward🥃 @gateway_city_whiskey_society DM for collabs📍Columbus OH21+ ****@gmail.comInstagram Handle @buckeyebourbongirlInstagram Followers 3.5KType NanoGender Female Get Email Contact
22. Josh Hendricks
Bio 🥃 BOURBON | because some things aren’t meant to be distanced from each other...📍 STL | MO📸 Enjoy taking photos📧 ****@gmail.com⬆️ 21+Instagram Handle @mobourbonhunterInstagram Followers 3.1KType NanoGender Female Get Email Contact
23. Martin
Bio Whisky and other happenings 🥃A dog named Franco🐾📍NW IndianaInstagram Handle @thewhiskyfrancoInstagram Followers 2.7KType NanoGender Male Get Email Contact
24. Josh Thomas
Bio Family | Bourbon | Whiskey | Home Cook | Food | BBQ | Outdoors | @nerdy_nuts BOURBON10 @bourbonhood @bourboncharityInstagram Handle @ohiobourbonandfoodieInstagram Followers 2.5KType NanoGender Male Get Email Contact
25. Gabe
Bio USAFWhisk(e)y , Cigars, Shenanigans•Dram sharing my whisk(e)y Journey• #Enthusiast #whiskylover 🥃📸 are mineInstagram Handle @the_finedramInstagram Followers 2.2KType Nano Get Email Contact
26. Nicole Adkins Reher
Bio 📍omaha, nebraskawe built an irish pub in our basement whiskey | travel | cozy-living | warm tones☘️ @harp.and.fare💻 @nicole.reher.creative ****@nicolerehercreative.comInstagram Handle @nicole.and.whiskeyInstagram Followers 1.8KType NanoGender Female Get Email Contact
27. Andrew Jerdonek
Bio @starlight_distillery 🥃 Spirits Program DirectorIndiana Bourbon Advocate WSET CertifiedInstagram Handle @andrew.jerdonekInstagram Followers 1.6KType NanoGender Male Get Email Contact
28. Anne Dimmick
Bio “Bourbon Nerd” and fan of all things related to Ohio Liquor. Engineer, mom, wife, visionary.Instagram Handle @bourbon_annieInstagram Followers 1.6KType NanoGender Female Get Email Contact
29. Andy
Bio 🧀 just a wisco guy loving sips of bourbon. 🧐 my knowledge is little, but my taste buds 👅 are many. 🦡 looking forward to the adventure ahead.Instagram Handle @sippinbadgerInstagram Followers 1.2KType NanoGender Male Get Email Contact
30. Bourbon Wife
Bio Bourbon Wife 🥃 Wine LoverChicago Suburbs📍Bourbon Hunting 🥃 | Wine🍷 | Cheers 🍻 | 21+ to followInstagram Handle @bourbonwifeInstagram Followers 957Type NanoGender Female Get Email Contact
31. Paul
Bio National Man of Mystery📍Chicago🥃 Whisky🍺Beer🙋♂️@pbarendt🏫🎓NIU - EconomicsBest kept secret in the #Chicago #WhiskyFabric community.Instagram Handle @justaddwhisky_Instagram Followers 867Type NanoGender Male Get Email Contact
32. Christina Wade
Bio 📍Chicago, IL Whisk(e)y lover 🥃travel addict🌎food obsessed🍽Creator of Traveeta travel companion appInstagram Handle @scotchgypsyInstagram Followers 858Type NanoGender Female Get Email Contact
33. Daniel Kudanovych
Bio Nickname KudaI live in WisconsinI like whiskeyI’m also an IKEA furniture builder, Uber for sports kids, Jeep owner, Traeger owner, & sales leaderInstagram Handle @whiskudaInstagram Followers 844Type NanoGender Male Get Email Contact
