Top 45 Midwest US Whisky Influencers in 2025
Midwest US Whisky Influencers
Here are Top 45 Midwest US Whisky Influencers
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 156.9KType MacroGender Male
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2. Joe Hayhoe
Bio Basement bar enthusiast Bourbon lover Des Moines, Iowa ****@gmail.comInstagram Handle @theblindpigbasementpubInstagram Followers 60KType MicroGender Male Get Email Contact
3. 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 67KType MicroGender Male Get Email Contact
4. 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
5. 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 20.2KType 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 17.1KType 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 16.5KType MicroGender Male 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 19.5KType MicroGender Male Get Email Contact
9. Shripal Vora
Bio All things whiskey! Reviews, jokes, news, etc. ****@gmail.comInstagram Handle @2ouncewhiskyInstagram Followers 32.1KType MicroGender Male Get Email Contact
10. Joshua Scarver
Bio Whiskey & Cigar Reviews Cigar Broker & Enthusiast Whiskey ReviewsDM to Collaborate ****@dwydgives.comInstagram Handle @joshuascarverInstagram Followers 9.7KType MicroGender Male Get Email Contact
11. 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 23KType MicroGender 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 8.2KType MicroGender Male Get Email Contact
13. Whiskey and Woodwork
Bio Minnesota native whiskey and woodworking enthusiast.Instagram Handle @whiskeyandwoodworkInstagram Followers 5KType Micro 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 4.7KType Micro Get Email Contact
15. Murphy Quint
Bio Iowa• Master Blender @cedarridgeiowa@slipknotwhiskey @beverlyhighrye @coldzerospirits• Rye producer @fourwallsthebetterbrown• Standup comedy geek ****@crwine.comInstagram Handle @murphy.quintInstagram Followers 5.8KType MicroGender Male Get Email Contact
16. Lamonte
Bio INDY Whiskey Enthusiast Email/DM for inquiries/collabs Having Immense Fun with Hey FollowersInstagram Handle @bourbonbr0therInstagram Followers 7.6KType MicroGender Male Get Email Contact
17. Ron
Bio W H I S K E YN O T E S W H I S K E YP A I R I N G@bourbon_thieves@minnesotawhiskeysociety @gateway_city_whiskey_society@spiritanimalsocietyInstagram Handle @whiskey_withInstagram Followers 4.5KType MicroGender 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 MicroGender Female Get Email Contact
19. Alex
Bio Chicago ‘Burbs All photos mine. 21+ to Follow.⚜️ Certified Bourbon Steward ⚜️ Tennessee Squire #bourbonthieves ****@gmail.comInstagram Handle @thebourbonrebellionInstagram Followers 3.8KType MicroGender Male Get Email Contact
20. 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 MicroGender Male Get Email Contact
21. Amy Gehring
Bio Whiskey girl in a Buckeye worldstill emoExec Bourbon Steward @gateway_city_whiskey_society DM for collabsColumbus OH21+ ****@gmail.comInstagram Handle @buckeyebourbongirlInstagram Followers 3.4KType MicroGender 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 MicroGender Female Get Email Contact
23. Martin
Bio Whisky and other happenings A dog named FrancoHost on @bwfpodcast ️NW IndianaInstagram Handle @thewhiskyfrancoInstagram Followers 3.1KType MicroGender Male Get Email Contact
24. Josh Thomas
Bio Family | Bourbon | Whiskey | Home Cook | Food | BBQ | Outdoors | @bourbonhood @bourboncharity AmbassadorInstagram Handle @ohiobourbonandfoodieInstagram Followers 2.3KType MicroGender Male Get Email Contact
25. 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 Micro Get Email Contact
26. 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 MicroGender Female Get Email Contact
27. Andrew Jerdonek
Bio @starlight_distillery Spirits Program DirectorIndiana Bourbon Advocate 2023 Award RecipientInstagram Handle @andrew.jerdonekInstagram Followers 1.7KType MicroGender 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 MicroGender 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 MicroGender Male Get Email Contact
30. Bourbon Wife
Bio Bourbon Wife Wine LoverChicago SuburbsBourbon Hunting | Wine | Cheers | 21+ to followInstagram Handle @bourbonwifeInstagram Followers 951Type MicroGender Female Get Email Contact
31. Paul
Bio National Man of MysteryChicago WhiskyBeer♂️@pbarendtNIU - EconomicsBest kept secret in the #Chicago #WhiskyFabric community.Instagram Handle @justaddwhisky_Instagram Followers 915Type MicroGender Male Get Email Contact
32. Christina Wade
Bio Chicago, IL Whisk(e)y lover travel addictfood obsessedCreator of Traveeta travel companion appInstagram Handle @scotchgypsyInstagram Followers 847Type MicroGender 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 787Type MicroGender Male 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_guyInstagram Followers 1.3KType Micro Get Email Contact
35. Bourbon Belle of Chicago
Bio Windy City woman who likes it neat.Instagram Handle @chibourbonbelleInstagram Followers 1.3KType MicroGender Female Get Email Contact
36. Chicago Whiskey Guy
Bio I love bourbon 🥃 I started hunting and collecting in February 2019.Instagram Handle @chicagowhiskeyInstagram Followers 993Type Micro Get Email Contact
37. 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 MicroGender Female Get Email Contact
38. 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 Micro Get Email Contact
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 @bourbonchickinInstagram Followers 876Type Micro Get Email Contact
40. 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 MicroGender Male Get Email Contact
41. Liz Henry
Bio Mother of Sons, Bourbon Babe, Whiskey Woman, friend of fabulous femmes, lucky girlInstagram Handle @lahenry7809Instagram Followers 1.1KType MicroGender Male Get Email Contact
42. Buckeye Bourbon Guy
Bio Just a guy & his bourbon….🥃 Executive Bourbon Steward 🥃 High Bank Distillery Tour GuideInstagram Handle @buckeye_bourbon_guyInstagram Followers 3.2KType MicroGender Male Get Email Contact
43. 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 Micro Get Email Contact
44. Noah Garber
Bio ✝️Isaiah 43:1 🙏🏼 | tOSU Alum | 29 | Whiskey 🥃 Connoisseur & Enthusiast |“I’m the biggest nerd you’ll ever meet. 🤓”By way of Reynoldsburg, OHInstagram Handle @whiskeynrgInstagram Followers 1.4KType MicroGender Male Get Email Contact
45. whiskeygrab
Bio Bourbon Hunter & People Person from St. LouisMikeyInstagram Handle @whiskeygrabInstagram Followers 4.7KType MicroGender Male Get Email Contact