Top 40 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 171.4K Type Macro Gender Male Location United States
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2. Joe Hayhoe

Bio 🥃 Whiskey & Shenanigans 🏠 Hidden in Plain Sight🌽 Des Moines, Iowa *****@gmail.com Instagram Handle @theblindpigbasementpub Instagram Followers 105.7K Follower Growth (2mo) +28% Type Macro Gender Male Enagagement Rate Location Des Moines, Iowa, United States
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3. 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 78.6K Follower Growth (2mo) +1% Type Micro Gender Male Enagagement Rate Location United States
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4. 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 38.4K Follower Growth (2mo) +10% Type Micro Gender Male Enagagement Rate Location United States
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5. 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 27.6K Follower Growth (2mo) +1% Type Micro Gender Female Enagagement Rate Location Chicago, Illinois, 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 21.8K Follower Growth (2mo) +2% Type Micro Enagagement Rate Location United States
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7. Murphy Quint

Bio Master Blender @cedarridgeiowaCubs fanBig standup comedy guy@slipknotwhiskey @beverlyhighrye @coldzerospirits @fancycreekpremiumspirits *****@crwine.com Instagram Handle @murphy.quint Instagram Followers 20.6K Follower Growth (2mo) +12% Type Micro Gender Male Enagagement Rate Location Swisher, Iowa, 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 Enagagement Rate Location Canterbury, Connecticut, United States
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9. Joshua Scarver

Bio 💰Midwest Cigar Broker 🥃 Whiskey Brand Ambassador 💨 Cigar & Whiskey Content Creator📧 DM to Collaborate *****@dwydgives.com Instagram Handle @joshuascarver Instagram Followers 9.9K Follower Growth (2mo) -1% Type Nano Gender Male Enagagement Rate Location United States
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10. Ron

Bio 🥃W H I S K E Y🥃L I F E S T Y L E🥃 🥃W H I S K E Y🥩P A I R I N G S🥃Admin | @minnesota_whiskey @bourbon_thieves@spiritanimalsociety Instagram Handle @whiskey_with Instagram Followers 4.9K Follower Growth (2mo) +1% Type Nano Gender Male Enagagement Rate Location United States
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11. 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 Follower Growth (2mo) -1% Type Nano Enagagement Rate Get Email Contact

12. 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 3.6K Type Nano Gender Female Enagagement Rate Location Omaha, Nebraska, United States
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13. 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 Follower Growth (2mo) +1% Type Nano Gender Female Enagagement Rate Location Columbus, Ohio, United States
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14. 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 2.7K Follower Growth (2mo) +1% Type Nano Gender Female Enagagement Rate Get Email Contact

15. 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 Enagagement Rate Location United States
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16. 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 2K Follower Growth (2mo) +1% Type Nano Gender Male Enagagement Rate Location United States
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17. 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 Follower Growth (2mo) -1% Type Nano Gender Male Enagagement Rate Get Email Contact

18. Paul

Bio National Man of Mystery📍Chicago🥃 Whisky🍺BeerBest kept secret in the #Chicago #WhiskyFabric community. Instagram Handle @justaddwhisky_ Instagram Followers 996 Follower Growth (2mo) +1% Type Nano Gender Male Enagagement Rate Location Chicago, Illinois, United States
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19. Chicago Whiskey Guy

Bio I love bourbon 🥃 I started hunting and collecting in February 2019. Instagram Handle @chicagowhiskey Instagram Followers 969 Follower Growth (2mo) -2% Type Nano Get Email Contact

20. Christina Wade

Bio 📍Chicago, IL Whisk(e)y lover 🥃travel addict🌎food obsessed🍽Creator of Traveeta travel companion app Instagram Handle @scotchgypsy Instagram Followers 838 Follower Growth (2mo) -2% Type Nano Gender Female Enagagement Rate Location Chicago, Illinois, United States
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21. Daniel Kudanovych

Instagram Handle @whiskuda Instagram Followers 786 Follower Growth (2mo) -2% Type Nano Gender Male Enagagement Rate Location Wisconsin, United States
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22. Shripal Vora

Bio All things whiskey! Reviews, jokes, news, etc. *****@gmail.com Instagram Handle @2ouncewhisky Instagram Followers 33.1K Type Micro Gender Male Enagagement Rate Location Columbus, Ohio, United States
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23. Chris Blatner

Bio •Executive Bourbon Steward | 📍Chicago, IL•Bourbon Expert for @tastingtable @foodrepublic•Exec. Dir. @bourboncharity | Kentucky Colonel *****@urbanbourbonist.com Instagram Handle @urbanbourbonist Instagram Followers 19.8K Type Micro Gender Male Enagagement Rate Location Chicago, Illinois, United States
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24. 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 Enagagement Rate Location United States
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25. Ty The Bourbon Guy

Bio Indianapolis 📍Whiskey Writer & Content Creator 👨🏽‍💻@feedspotdotcom Top Whiskey Influencers 🔝Certified Bourbon Steward 🥃 *****@gmail.com Instagram Handle @tythebourbonguy Instagram Followers 8.4K Type Nano Gender Male Enagagement Rate Location United States
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26. 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 Enagagement Rate Location Indianapolis, Indiana, United States
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27. 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 Enagagement Rate Location Chicago, Illinois, United States
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28. 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 Enagagement Rate Location United States
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29. 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 Enagagement Rate Location Pendleton, Indiana, United States
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30. Buckeye Bourbon Guy

Bio Just a guy & his bourbon….🥃 Executive Bourbon Steward 🥃 High Bank Distillery Tour Guide Instagram Handle @buckeye_bourbon_guy Instagram Followers 3.5K Type Nano Gender Male Enagagement Rate Get Email Contact

31. Martin

Bio Sometimes a whisky page. Mostly posting metal in my stories to scare your ear holes. 🤘🩸Not a bourbon steward ‘cause #cornsucks 📍Indiana Instagram Handle @thewhiskyfranco Instagram Followers 3.2K Follower Growth (2mo) -1% Type Nano Gender Male Enagagement Rate Location Indiana, United States
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32. 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 Enagagement Rate Location Saint Louis, Missouri, United States
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33. Anne Dimmick

Bio “Bourbon Nerd” and fan of all things related to Ohio Liquor. Engineer, mom, wife, visionary, and Billy Strings pit dancer. Instagram Handle @bourbon_annie Instagram Followers 1.9K Type Nano Gender Female Enagagement Rate Location United States
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34. 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 1.4K Follower Growth (2mo) -1% Type Nano Gender Male Enagagement Rate 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 Enagagement Rate Get Email Contact

36. 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 @sippinbadger Instagram Followers 1.2K Type Nano Gender Male Enagagement Rate Location United States
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37. Bourbon Wife

Instagram Handle @bourbonwife Instagram Followers 954 Follower Growth (2mo) +1% Type Nano Gender Female Enagagement Rate Location Chicago, Illinois, United States
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