Top 40 Midwest US Whisky Influencers in 2025

1. Chris Chapanar

Bio Bourbon, Scotch, and other WhiskeysBig fan of JesusHost of the Whiskey Noobs PodcastCohost of @perfectpairingpodcast ****@gmail.comInstagram Handle @whiskey_noobs Instagram Followers 165.4K 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.comInstagram Handle @heavybourbon Instagram Followers 73.6K 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.comInstagram Handle @theblindpigbasementpub Instagram Followers 74.5K 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+ overInstagram Handle @the_whiskey_gal Instagram Followers 27.3K 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.comInstagram Handle @varchasvishankar Instagram Followers 29K 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 21.2K Type Micro Location United States
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7. Chris Blatner

Bio •Executive Bourbon Steward | 📍Chicago, IL•Bourbon Expert for @tastingtable @foodrepublic•Exec. Dir. @bourboncharity | Kentucky Colonel ****@urbanbourbonist.comInstagram Handle @urbanbourbonist Instagram Followers 19.8K Type Micro Gender Male Location Chicago, Illinois, United States
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8. 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_indiana Instagram Followers 16.9K Type Micro Location United States
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9. Irene Tan

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

Bio Whiskey & Cigar Reviews💨 Cigar Broker & Enthusiast 🥃 Whiskey ReviewsDM to Collaborate ****@dwydgives.comInstagram Handle @joshuascarver Instagram Followers 9.9K Type Nano Gender Male Location United States
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11. 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@spiritanimalsocietyInstagram Handle @whiskey_with Instagram Followers 4.8K Type Nano Gender Male Location United States
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12. 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 @whiskiedwanderlust Instagram Followers 3.7K Type Nano Gender Female Location United States
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13. 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 @finalthirdcigar Instagram Followers 3.6K Type Nano Gender Male Location Pendleton, Indiana, United States
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14. 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 @buckeyebourbongirl Instagram Followers 3.4K Type Nano Gender Female Location Columbus, Ohio, United States
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15. Buckeye Bourbon Guy

Bio Just a guy & his bourbon….🥃 Executive Bourbon Steward 🥃 High Bank Distillery Tour GuideInstagram Handle @buckeye_bourbon_guy Instagram Followers 3.2K Type Nano Gender Male Get Email Contact

16. Holly

Bio 💖sharing my spirits journey 🥃Whisk(e)y has my heart. Kansas City event planning & Social Media @kcwhiskeyguild @whiskeywomenkansascity @bourbonwomenInstagram Handle @whiskybaekc Instagram Followers 2.5K Type Nano Gender Female Get Email Contact

17. Gabe

Bio USAFWhisk(e)y , Cigars, Photography, Shenanigans•Dram sharing my whisk(e)y Journey• #Enthusiast #whiskylover 🥃📸 are mineInstagram Handle @the_finedram Instagram Followers 2K Type Nano Location United States
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18. Nicole Adkins Reher

Bio we built a pub in our basement 🥃whiskey | travel | bar interiors | warm tonesomaha, nebraska@harp.and.fare @nicole.reher.creative ****@nicolerehercreative.comInstagram Handle @nicole.and.whiskey Instagram Followers 1.8K Type Nano Gender Female Location Omaha, Nebraska, United States
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19. Andrew Jerdonek

Bio @starlight_distillery 🥃 Director of Spirits Indiana Bourbon Advocate Creator of the Hoosier Hug 2023 🌹 Award RecipientInstagram Handle @andrew.jerdonek Instagram Followers 1.9K Type Nano Gender Male Location United States
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20. 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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21. Paul

Bio National Man of Mystery📍Chicago🥃 Whisky🍺BeerBest kept secret in the #Chicago #WhiskyFabric community.Instagram Handle @justaddwhisky_ Instagram Followers 961 Type Nano Gender Male Location Chicago, Illinois, United States
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22. 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 @whiskuda Instagram Followers 800 Type Nano Gender Male Location Wisconsin, United States
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23. Lamonte

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

Bio 📍IowaMaster Blender @cedarridgeiowa@slipknotwhiskey @beverlyhighrye @coldzerospiritsRye for @fourwallsthebetterbrownStandup comedy geek | Cubs fan ****@crwine.comInstagram Handle @murphy.quint Instagram Followers 12.8K Type Micro Gender Male Location Swisher, Iowa, United States
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25. Branden

Bio Helping you find your next pour🥃 Raised in Louisville > Western Burbs of ChicagoAll 📸 are mine#312shelfie 21+ to Follow ****@craftklaris.comInstagram Handle @312suburbanbourbon Instagram Followers 4.6K Type Nano Location Chicago, Illinois, United States
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26. 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

27. Alex

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

Bio Whisky and other happenings 🥃A dog named Franco🐾Host on @bwfpodcast 🎙️📍NW IndianaInstagram Handle @thewhiskyfranco Instagram Followers 3.2K Type Nano Gender Male Location Indiana, United States
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29. 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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30. 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

31. Wilson R. Torres

Bio Senior Market Manager - IL.🥃 @whistlepigwhiskey 💍 @all_about_the_tumbler 🎙 @keyinthelake co-host📍 @chicago is our homeInstagram Handle @312made Instagram Followers 1.9K Type Nano Gender Male Get Email Contact

32. Noah Garber

Bio ✝️Isaiah 43:1 🙏🏼 | tOSU Alum | 29 | Whiskey 🥃 Connoisseur & Enthusiast |“I’m the biggest dweeb you’ll ever meet. 🤓”By way of Reynoldsburg, OHInstagram Handle @whiskeynrg Instagram Followers 1.5K Type Nano Gender Male Get Email Contact

33. Liz Henry

Bio Mother of Sons, Bourbon Babe, Whiskey Woman, friend of fabulous femmes, lucky girlInstagram Handle @lahenry7809 Instagram Followers 1.2K Type Nano Gender Male Get Email Contact

34. Chicago Whiskey Guy

Bio I love bourbon 🥃 I started hunting and collecting in February 2019.Instagram Handle @chicagowhiskey Instagram Followers 989 Type Nano Get Email Contact

35. Bourbon Wife

Bio Bourbon Wife 🥃 Wine LoverChicago Suburbs📍NapervilleBourbon Hunting 🥃 | Wine🍷 | Cheers 🍻 | 21+ to followInstagram Handle @bourbonwife Instagram Followers 946 Type Nano Gender Female Location Chicago, Illinois, United States
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36. Christina Wade

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