Top 40 Midwest US Whisky Influencers in 2025

1. Chris Chapanar

Bio That guy who does all the blind tastingsBig fan of JesusHost of the Whiskey Noobs PodcastCohost of @perfectpairingpodcastCreator of the Solo Blind ****@gmail.comInstagram Handle @whiskey_noobsInstagram Followers 159.3KType MacroGender Male
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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.comInstagram Handle @heavybourbonInstagram Followers 67.9KType MicroGender Male Get Email Contact

3. Joe Hayhoe

Bio 🏠 Basement bar enthusiast 🥃 Bourbon lover🌽 Des Moines, Iowa ****@gmail.comInstagram Handle @theblindpigbasementpubInstagram Followers 64.4KType MicroGender Male Get Email Contact

4. Shripal Vora

Bio All things whiskey! Reviews, jokes, news, etc. ****@gmail.comInstagram Handle @2ouncewhiskyInstagram Followers 32.4KType MicroGender Male Get Email Contact

5. Lynn Palmer

Bio •Whiskey Content Creator & Reviewer |📍Chicago, IL•Bourbon Steward• @bourboncharity Ambassador•Bourbon Thieves member•DM to collaborate•⚠️21+ overInstagram Handle @the_whiskey_galInstagram Followers 27.2KType MicroGender Female Get Email Contact

6. 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.comInstagram Handle @varchasvishankarInstagram Followers 24.5KType MicroGender Male Get Email Contact

7. 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_drumInstagram Followers 20.4KType Micro Get Email Contact

8. Chris Blatner

Bio •Executive Bourbon Steward | 📍Chicago, IL•Bourbon Expert for @tastingtable @foodrepublic•Exec. Dir. @bourboncharity | Kentucky Colonel ****@urbanbourbonist.comInstagram Handle @urbanbourbonistInstagram Followers 19.6KType MicroGender Male Get Email Contact

9. 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 17.1KType Micro Get Email Contact

10. 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 16.5KType MicroGender Male Get Email Contact

11. Joshua Scarver

Bio Whiskey & Cigar Reviews💨 Cigar Broker & Enthusiast 🥃 Whiskey ReviewsDM to Collaborate ****@dwydgives.comInstagram Handle @joshuascarverInstagram Followers 9.8KType NanoGender Male Get Email Contact

12. Ty The Bourbon Guy

Bio Indy | Passion for Bourbon/Whiskey | Love trying new whiskeys and cocktails | One of @feedspotdotcom Top Whiskey Influencers in the Midwest. 🥃 ****@gmail.comInstagram Handle @tythebourbonguyInstagram Followers 8.3KType NanoGender Male Get Email Contact

13. Murphy Quint

Bio 📍Iowa• Master Blender @cedarridgeiowa@slipknotwhiskey @beverlyhighrye @coldzerospirits• Rye producer @fourwallsthebetterbrown• Standup comedy geek ****@crwine.comInstagram Handle @murphy.quintInstagram Followers 5.9KType NanoGender Male Get Email Contact

14. 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 | @minnesotawhiskeysociety@bourbon_thieves@spiritanimalsocietyInstagram Handle @whiskey_withInstagram Followers 4.5KType NanoGender Male Get Email Contact

15. Alex

Bio 📍Chicago ‘Burbs 🥃 📸 All photos mine. 21+ to Follow.⚜️ Certified Bourbon Steward ⚜️🎩 Tennessee Squire 🐎🔥 #bourbonthieves ****@gmail.comInstagram Handle @thebourbonrebellionInstagram Followers 3.8KType NanoGender Male Get Email Contact

16. 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

17. 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.comInstagram Handle @finalthirdcigarInstagram Followers 3.6KType NanoGender Male Get Email Contact

18. Buckeye Bourbon Guy

Bio Just a guy & his bourbon….🥃 Executive Bourbon Steward 🥃 High Bank Distillery Tour GuideInstagram Handle @buckeye_bourbon_guyInstagram Followers 3.2KType NanoGender Male Get Email Contact

19. Martin

Bio Whisky and other happenings 🥃A dog named Franco🐾Host on @bwfpodcast 🎙️📍NW IndianaInstagram Handle @thewhiskyfrancoInstagram Followers 3.1KType NanoGender Male Get Email Contact

20. Holly

Bio 💖sharing my spirits journey 🥃Whisk(e)y has my heart. Kansas City event planning & Social Media @kcwhiskeyguild @whiskeywomenkansascity @bourbonwomenInstagram Handle @whiskybaekcInstagram Followers 2.4KType NanoGender Female Get Email Contact

21. Wilson R. Torres

Bio Senior Market Manager - IL.🥃 @whistlepigwhiskey 💍 @all_about_the_tumbler 🎙 @keyinthelake co-host📍 @chicago is our homeInstagram Handle @312madeInstagram Followers 1.9KType NanoGender Male Get Email Contact

22. Nicole Adkins Reher

Bio we built a pub in our basement 🥃whiskey | travel | bar interiors | warm tonesomaha, nebraskaowner of @harp.and.fare @nicole.reher.creative ****@nicolerehercreative.comInstagram Handle @nicole.and.whiskeyInstagram Followers 1.8KType NanoGender Female Get Email Contact

23. Andrew Jerdonek

Bio @starlight_distillery 🥃 Spirits Program DirectorIndiana Bourbon Advocate 2023 🌹 Award RecipientInstagram Handle @andrew.jerdonekInstagram Followers 1.8KType NanoGender Male Get Email Contact

24. Anne Dimmick

Bio “Bourbon Nerd” and fan of all things related to Ohio Liquor. Engineer, mom, wife, visionary.Instagram Handle @bourbon_annieInstagram Followers 1.7KType NanoGender Female Get Email Contact

25. 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

26. Liz Henry

Bio Mother of Sons, Bourbon Babe, Whiskey Woman, friend of fabulous femmes, lucky girlInstagram Handle @lahenry7809Instagram Followers 1.1KType NanoGender Male Get Email Contact

27. Chicago Whiskey Guy

Bio I love bourbon 🥃 I started hunting and collecting in February 2019.Instagram Handle @chicagowhiskeyInstagram Followers 993Type Nano Get Email Contact

28. Paul

Bio National Man of Mystery📍Chicago🥃 Whisky🍺Beer🙋‍♂️@pbarendt🏫🎓NIU - EconomicsBest kept secret in the #Chicago #WhiskyFabric community.Instagram Handle @justaddwhisky_Instagram Followers 920Type NanoGender Male Get Email Contact

29. 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 790Type NanoGender Male Get Email Contact

30. Lamonte

Bio INDY Whiskey Enthusiast Email/DM for inquiries/collabs Having Immense Fun with 🥃Hey 👻 FollowersInstagram Handle @bourbonbr0therInstagram Followers 7.5KType NanoGender Male Get Email Contact

31. 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 4.7KType Nano Get Email Contact

32. 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 @ohiowhiskeyguyInstagram Followers 4.2KType Nano Get Email Contact

33. 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 3.4KType NanoGender Female Get Email Contact

34. 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

35. Josh Thomas

Bio Family | Bourbon | Whiskey | Home Cook | Food | BBQ | Outdoors | @bourbonhood @bourboncharity AmbassadorInstagram Handle @ohiobourbonandfoodieInstagram Followers 2.3KType NanoGender Male Get Email Contact

36. Bourbon_Ern

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

37. Gabe

Bio USAFWhisk(e)y , Cigars, Photography, Shenanigans•Dram sharing my whisk(e)y Journey• #Enthusiast #whiskylover 🥃📸 are mineInstagram Handle @the_finedramInstagram Followers 2.1KType Nano Get Email Contact

38. Bourbon Wife

Bio Bourbon Wife 🥃 Wine LoverChicago Suburbs📍Bourbon Hunting 🥃 | Wine🍷 | Cheers 🍻 | 21+ to followInstagram Handle @bourbonwifeInstagram Followers 951Type NanoGender Female Get Email Contact

39. Christina Wade

Bio 📍Chicago, IL Whisk(e)y lover 🥃travel addict🌎food obsessed🍽Creator of Traveeta travel companion appInstagram Handle @scotchgypsyInstagram Followers 849Type NanoGender Female Get Email Contact