Top 45 Midwest US Whisky Influencers in 2026

1. Chris Chapanar

Bio Just looking for stuff that tastes goodBig fan of JesusThe guy with the blind tasting thingWeekly Reviews ➡️ Noobs Crew (link) *****@gmail.com Instagram Handle @whiskey_noobs Instagram Followers 170.4K Type Macro Gender Male Location United States
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2. Dan Kidd

Bio 🥃 Bourbon 21+ 🤣 Watch my highlights for parody’s.📸 All pictures / videos are mine unless noted@rivercitywhiskeysociety member *****@gmail.com Instagram Handle @heavybourbon Instagram Followers 77.4K Type Micro Gender Male Location United States
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3. Joe Hayhoe

Bio 🥃 Whiskey & Shenanigans 🏠 Hidden in Plain Sight🌽 Des Moines, Iowa *****@gmail.com Instagram Handle @theblindpigbasementpub Instagram Followers 79K Type Micro Gender Male Location Des Moines, Iowa, United States
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4. Lynn Palmer

Bio •Whiskey Content Creator & Reviewer |📍Chicago, IL•Bourbon Steward•Tennessee Squire• @bourboncharity Ambassador•DM to collaborate•⚠️21+ over Instagram Handle @the_whiskey_gal Instagram Followers 27.4K Type Micro Gender Female Location Chicago, Illinois, United States
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5. Varchasvi Shankar

Bio Owner/CEO, Shankar Distillers- 900 Grados Tequila, Varchas Bourbon & Rye Whiskeys( for 21+ only ),President/CEO, V2Soft-GenAI & IT Managed Services *****@v2soft.com Instagram Handle @varchasvishankar Instagram Followers 33.2K Type Micro Gender Male Location United States
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6. Jason C.

Bio My name is Jason and I'm a drummer and bourbon/whiskey enthusiast. Check out my bourbon and whiskey reviews on YouTube! Instagram Handle @the_mash_and_drum Instagram Followers 21.3K Type Micro Location United States
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7. Bourbon in Indiana

Bio ~Whiskey, golf, friends, relax, repeat ⛳️~Senior Contributor for Whiskey Consensus 🖊~*****@aol.com~DM to collaborate 📥~21+ to follow Instagram Handle @bourbon_in_indiana Instagram Followers 16.9K Type Micro Location United States
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8. Irene Tan

Bio Spirit Hunter, Blender, Passionate, knowledgeable, whiskey, wine & spirits, revolutionizing the liquor store shopping and tasting experience for you. *****@gmail.com Instagram Handle @whiskymentors Instagram Followers 16.4K Type Micro Gender Male Location Canterbury, Connecticut, United States
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9. Joshua Scarver

Bio Whiskey & Cigar Reviews💨 Cigar Broker & Enthusiast 🥃 Whiskey ReviewsDM to Collaborate *****@dwydgives.com Instagram Handle @joshuascarver Instagram Followers 10K Type Micro Gender Male Location United States
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10. Lamonte

Bio INDY Whiskey Enthusiast Email/DM for inquiries/collabs Having Immense Fun with 🥃Hey 👻 Followers Instagram Handle @bourbonbr0ther Instagram Followers 7.4K Type Nano Gender Male Location Indianapolis, Indiana, United States
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11. Murphy Quint

Bio Master Blender @cedarridgeiowa@slipknotwhiskey @beverlyhighrye @coldzerospirits @fancycreekpremiumspiritsCubs fanBig standup comedy guy *****@crwine.com Instagram Handle @murphy.quint Instagram Followers 12.8K Type Micro Gender Male Location Swisher, Iowa, United States
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12. Whiskey and Woodwork

Bio Minnesota native whiskey 🥃 and woodworking 🔨 enthusiast. Instagram Handle @whiskeyandwoodwork Instagram Followers 4.9K Type Nano Location Minnesota, United States
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13. Branden

Bio Helping you find your next pour🥃 Raised in Louisville > Western Burbs of ChicagoAll 📸 are mine#312shelfie 21+ to Follow *****@craftklaris.com Instagram Handle @312suburbanbourbon Instagram Followers 4.7K Type Nano Location Chicago, Illinois, United States
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14. whiskeygrab

Bio Bourbon Hunter & People Person from St. LouisMikey Instagram Handle @whiskeygrab Instagram Followers 4.6K Type Nano Gender Male Get Email Contact

15. 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🥃Admin | @minnesota_whiskey @bourbon_thieves@spiritanimalsociety Instagram Handle @whiskey_with Instagram Followers 4.9K Type Nano Gender Male Location United States
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16. Ohio Whiskey Guy

Bio Just a guy from Ohio who enjoys good whiskey (mostly bourbon) w/ friends as well as learning the history behind this great American tradition. Cheers! Instagram Handle @ohiowhiskeyguy Instagram Followers 4.1K Type Nano Get Email Contact

17. Alex

Bio 📍Chicago ‘Burbs 🥃 📸 All photos mine. 21+ to Follow.⚜️ Certified Bourbon Steward ⚜️🎩 Tennessee Squire 🐎🔥 #bourbonthieves *****@gmail.com Instagram Handle @thebourbonrebellion Instagram Followers 3.8K Type Nano Gender Male Location Chicago, Illinois, United States
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18. Kelli Nakagama

Bio ❤️• Whisk(e)y-obsessed opera fanatic with a serious case of wanderlust. 🥃• President of Women Who Whiskey Chicago (@wWwChiChapter) *****@whiskiedwanderlust.com Instagram Handle @whiskiedwanderlust Instagram Followers 3.7K Type Nano Gender Female Location United States
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19. Rob Boyland

Bio Final Third Cigar & Whiskey Lounge180 E BroadwayIngalls, IN 46048Tu-Th 3-10pFr-Sa 12-10pSu 1-6p#Indiana#CigarBar#Cigar#Tobacconist#Whiskey *****@finalthirdcigar.com Instagram Handle @finalthirdcigar Instagram Followers 3.7K Type Nano Gender Male Location Pendleton, Indiana, United States
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20. Amy Gehring

Bio Whiskey girl in a Buckeye worldstill emo👩🏻‍🎓Exec Bourbon Steward🥃 @gateway_city_whiskey_society DM for collabs📍Columbus OH21+ *****@gmail.com Instagram Handle @buckeyebourbongirl Instagram Followers 3.4K Type Nano Gender Female Location Columbus, Ohio, United States
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21. Buckeye Bourbon Guy

Bio Just a guy & his bourbon….🥃 Executive Bourbon Steward 🥃 High Bank Distillery Tour Guide Instagram Handle @buckeye_bourbon_guy Instagram Followers 3.4K Type Nano Gender Male Get Email Contact

22. Martin

Bio Whisky 🥃Horror 🩸Metal 🤘Not a bourbon stewardA dog named Franco🐾📍NW Indiana Instagram Handle @thewhiskyfranco Instagram Followers 3.3K Type Nano Gender Male Location Indiana, United States
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23. 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 @mobourbonhunter Instagram Followers 3K Type Nano Gender Female Location Saint Louis, Missouri, United States
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24. Holly

Bio 💖sharing my spirits journey 🥃Whisk(e)y has my heart. Kansas City event planning & Social Media @kcwhiskeyguild @whiskeywomenkansascity @bourbonwomen Instagram Handle @whiskybaekc Instagram Followers 2.6K Type Nano Gender Female Get Email Contact

25. Josh Thomas

Bio Family | Bourbon | Whiskey | Home Cook | Food | BBQ | Outdoors Instagram Handle @ohiobourbonandfoodie Instagram Followers 2.3K Type Nano Gender Male Get Email Contact

26. Bourbon_Ern

Bio 📍Illinois/Chicago...... Former USMC 🇺🇸 “If the Question is Bourbon related, then the Answer is YES”...... 🥃 Instagram Handle @bourbon_ern Instagram Followers 2.1K Type Nano Get Email Contact

27. Gabe

Bio Whisk(e)y , Cigars, Photography, Shenanigans•Dram sharing my whisk(e)y Journey• #Enthusiast #whiskylover 🥃📸 are mine Instagram Handle @the_finedram Instagram Followers 2K Type Nano Location United States
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28. Wilson R. Torres

Bio Senior Market Manager - IL.🥃 @whistlepigwhiskey 💍 @all_about_the_tumbler 🎙 @keyinthelake co-host📍 @chicago is our home Instagram Handle @312made Instagram Followers 2K Type Nano Gender Male Get Email Contact

29. Nicole Adkins Reher

Bio you can find me at your local pub 🥃whiskey | travel | bar interiors | cozy living owner of @harp.and.fare @nicole.reher.creative 📍omaha, nebraska *****@nicolerehercreative.com Instagram Handle @nicole.and.whiskey Instagram Followers 3.2K Type Nano Gender Female Location Omaha, Nebraska, United States
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30. Andrew Jerdonek

Bio @starlight_distillery 🥃 Bev-Alcohol Destination Director Indiana Bourbon Advocate Creator of the Hoosier Hug 2023 🌹 Award Recipient Instagram Handle @andrew.jerdonek Instagram Followers 1.9K Type Nano Gender Male Location United States
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31. Anne Dimmick

Bio “Bourbon Nerd” and fan of all things related to Ohio Liquor. Engineer, mom, wife, visionary. Instagram Handle @bourbon_annie Instagram Followers 1.8K Type Nano Gender Female Location United States
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32. Noah Garber

Bio ✝️Isaiah 43:1 🙏🏼 | tOSU Alum | 30 | Whiskey 🥃 Connoisseur & Enthusiast | I am the biggest dweeb you’ll ever meet. 🤓 Reynoldsburg, OH Instagram Handle @whiskeynrg Instagram Followers 1.5K Type Nano Gender Male Get Email Contact

33. Bourbon Belle of Chicago

Bio Windy City woman who likes it neat. Instagram Handle @chibourbonbelle Instagram Followers 1.3K Type Nano Gender Female Get Email Contact

34. Mauda

Bio Love drinking, talking and learning about Bourbon. Will NOT sell bottles. Always down to trade! Instagram Handle @chicago_bourbon_guy Instagram Followers 1.3K Type Nano Get Email Contact

35. Liz Henry

Bio Mother of Sons, Bourbon Babe, Whiskey Woman, friend of fabulous femmes, lucky girl Instagram Handle @lahenry7809 Instagram Followers 1.3K Type Nano Gender Male Get Email Contact

36. Chicago Whiskey Guy

Bio I love bourbon 🥃 I started hunting and collecting in February 2019. Instagram Handle @chicagowhiskey Instagram Followers 987 Type Nano Get Email Contact

37. Bourbon Wife

Instagram Handle @bourbonwife Instagram Followers 945 Type Nano Gender Female Location Chicago, Illinois, United States
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38. Paul

Bio National Man of Mystery📍Chicago🥃 Whisky🍺BeerBest kept secret in the #Chicago #WhiskyFabric community. Instagram Handle @justaddwhisky_ Instagram Followers 980 Type Nano Gender Male Location Chicago, Illinois, United States
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39. bourbonchickin

Bio 📍Chicago, ILGamecock. Dad x3. Sharing a private collection of rare, one-of-kind whiskey with family, friends, and fellow bourbon enthusiasts 🥃🐓 Instagram Handle @bourbonchickin Instagram Followers 866 Type Nano Get Email Contact

40. Christina Wade

Bio 📍Chicago, IL Whisk(e)y lover 🥃travel addict🌎food obsessed🍽Creator of Traveeta travel companion app Instagram Handle @scotchgypsy Instagram Followers 854 Type Nano Gender Female Location Chicago, Illinois, United States
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41. Daniel Kudanovych

Instagram Handle @whiskuda Instagram Followers 805 Type Nano Gender Male Location Wisconsin, United States
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