Top 80 Whiskey Influencers in 2025
Whiskey Influencers
Here are Top 80 Whiskey Influencers
1. The Whiskeypedia
Bio Amit KauraExplaining Alcohol 🥃 In A Simple Way 😊📩 ****@gmail.comStrictly For 25+ & above#whisky #cheersInstagram Handle @the_whiskey_pediaInstagram Followers 371.7KType MacroGender Male Get Email Contact
2. Gavin Linde
Bio GLOBAL Whisky Influencer 🐐Make Whiskey Great Again HatsSpirits Investor 📈Rolex Collector⌚️Podcaster 📡@world_whiskies #suntoryflex 21+ OnlyInstagram Handle @rolexwhiskyInstagram Followers 224.8KType MacroGender Male Get Email Contact
3. Sarah
Bio Global Whiskey Education & Travel 🌎 🥃 Discovering, tasting, and educating about remarkable whiskies and distilleries around the world. Follow me! ****@gmail.comInstagram Handle @whiskynomadInstagram Followers 236.4KType MacroGender Female Get Email Contact
4. The Whiskey Boys
Bio Two guys exploring the world of Whiskey🥃📍Austin Texas & NYC📧****@gmail.comThe Whisky Boys Whiskey Release⬇️Instagram Handle @the_whisky_boysInstagram Followers 165.9KType MacroGender Male Get Email Contact
5. Amanda Young
Bio 🥃Whisky Education, Distillery & Prohibition History🗣Scotch Pronunciation📆 Daily Stories: Trivia, Terminology, & Fun Facts⚠️Unbiased Reviews ****@gmail.comInstagram Handle @duchessofislayInstagram Followers 127.3KType MacroGender Female Get Email Contact
6. Ibis Luis
Bio 🥃 Certified Bourbon Steward💨 Cigar Sommelier✈️ Wanderlust-er☮ Positivity Addict 📍 Miami ****@yahoo.comInstagram Handle @cigarlover12Instagram Followers 112.2KType MacroGender Female Get Email Contact
7. Jordan
Bio 👋🏻 Welcome To My Whiskey Page✏️ Whiskey Content Creator🥃 Creating Memories One Dram At A Time 💡 Educating You About The World Of Whiskey ****@gmail.comInstagram Handle @theworldofwhiskeyukInstagram Followers 109.6KType MacroGender Male Get Email Contact
8. Shailendra Pratap Singh
Bio It's all about love for #Whiskey 🥃Strictly for Age 25 + to follow 🩸YouTube Channel👇 ****@gmail.comInstagram Handle @wheelsofwhiskyInstagram Followers 105.8KType MacroGender Male
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9. CJ | Single Malt Vault
Bio Whisky enthusiast ****@gmail.comInstagram Handle @singlemaltvaultInstagram Followers 104.7KType MacroGender Male Get Email Contact
10. Nathan Woodruff
Bio I review and work with whisky for a living.📍 Wyoming ⬇️⬇️ Reviews and Collaborations: ****@gmail.com or DMCreator @whisky_nate21+Instagram Handle @whiskywithaviewInstagram Followers 79.7KType MicroGender Male Get Email Contact
11. Fred Minnick
Bio I have the best job in the world: I sip bourbon for a living and educate folks through events, podcasts, books and video. Huge college wrestling fan! ****@fredminnick.comInstagram Handle @fredminnickInstagram Followers 74.5KType MicroGender Male
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12. Dads Drinking Bourbon - John and Zeke
Bio 🎙 🥇 7x People’s Choice Podcast Award Winner 2019-2023🎉 Keeping whiskey fun since 2016🪪 21+ to follow 👇 Click the link below for moreInstagram Handle @dadsdrinkingbourbonInstagram Followers 190.2KType MacroGender Male Get Email Contact
13. George K.
Bio 🍸Host: @nektarconk✍️Writer: @forbes💡Founder: @coachbuiltwhisky • @maltyverse • @barrelglobal • @inbarrelofficial • @boundless_biteInstagram Handle @georgekoutsakis_Instagram Followers 61.8KType MicroGender Male Get Email Contact
14. Nikka Whisky
Bio Official US Instagram account. From The Distilleries Founded By Masataka Taketsuru, The Father Of Japanese Whisky. US importer 👉 @hotalingandco 🇯🇵Instagram Handle @nikkawhiskyusaInstagram Followers 50.5KType Micro Get Email Contact
15. Blake Riber
Bio Started @drinkseelbachs - The premier platform and retail outlet for allocated and emerging spirit brands. Championing craft spirits& bourbonr.com ****@seelbachs.comInstagram Handle @bourbonrInstagram Followers 50.2KType MicroGender Male Get Email Contact
16. Coffee Black Whiskey Neat
Bio DanielleReviewing and sharing coffee, beer, and all things whiskey.📍CLT Based 21+ to follow. ****@gmail.comInstagram Handle @coffeeblackwhiskeyneatInstagram Followers 40.7KType MicroGender Female Get Email Contact
17. Jack Beguedou
Bio 🌎Explore the world of Spirits🥃WSET Level 2 Spirits 👨🏿⚖️Judge @ascotawards @bevvygroup 🖼Digital Content DevelopmentMust be +21 to follow🇹🇬🇺🇸 ****@gmail.comInstagram Handle @hood_sommelierInstagram Followers 46.6KType MicroGender Male Get Email Contact
18. Peggy Noe Stevens
Bio President of PNSA | Master Taster | Bourbon Hall of Fame | AWM Hall of Fame | Founder of Bourbon Women.Instagram Handle @peggynoestevensInstagram Followers 28.1KType MicroGender Female Get Email Contact
19. 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
20. Jake on the Rocks
Bio 51.4% alc/vol on most days. Distilled in TX, aged in San Diego & Seattle. Currently in San Francisco. Non-chill filtered. Please enjoy me responsibly.Instagram Handle @jake.on.the.rocksInstagram Followers 26.1KType MicroGender Male Get Email Contact
21. Chris Perugini
Bio 🥃 Whiskey reviews and education✍️ @forbes writer🎤 Whiskey tasting curator and host📩 Inquiries ****@singlemaltsavvy.com📍 CTInstagram Handle @singlemaltsavvyInstagram Followers 25.7KType MicroGender Male Get Email Contact
22. Nate Woodruff
Bio Hi, my name's Nate. I like to sip whisky and climb mountains. Info ⬇️****@gmail.com📍Wyoming Creator: @whiskywithaviewInstagram Handle @whisky_nateInstagram Followers 25.3KType MicroGender Male Get Email Contact
23. WhiskyWatches
Bio Collector of whisky & watches. 🛑 18 or older please. Everything’s better when shared with friends #whiskywatchesInstagram Handle @whiskywatchesInstagram Followers 24.2KType MicroGender Male Get Email Contact
24. Three Chord Bourbon
Bio Whiskey by Musicians that Supports the Music Community! Must be 21+ to Follow/Please Sip Responsibly ****@threechordbourbon.comInstagram Handle @threechordbourbonInstagram Followers 24KType Micro Get Email Contact
25. Ian Robinson
Bio 🥃 | #whisky #scotch #reviews 📸 | #photography by me📨 | DM to collab🔞 | No <18🤝 | BA @the.whisky.baron🎙️ | Co-host @theuncutandunfilteredpodcast ****@thewhiskybaron.co.ukInstagram Handle @poshscotchInstagram Followers 23.5KType MicroGender Male Get Email Contact
26. 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
27. BourbonBlog.com
Bio Leading authority on Bourbon & American Whiskey. Find us on Youtube.com/BourbonBlog. Thirsty We host virtual tastings BourbonBlog.com/tastings ****@bourbonblog.comInstagram Handle @bourbonblogInstagram Followers 19KType MicroGender Male Get Email Contact
28. Esmond
Bio Records of delicious whiskies. 🌟🌟🌟 📩****@gmail.comInstagram Handle @my.whisky.journalInstagram Followers 18.8KType MicroGender Male Get Email Contact
29. Jenna
Bio •📍ATL•📚 Not-so-short whiskey reviews•⚡️ 21+ to follow•💌 ****@whiskyagogirl.com•🥃 WAGG x Killowen Release at link below!Instagram Handle @whiskyagogirlInstagram Followers 17.4KType MicroGender Female Get Email Contact
30. Dave Broom
Bio Glaswegian. Brighton resident. Journeyman writer on ardent spiritsInstagram Handle @davewasabiInstagram Followers 15.2KType MicroGender Male Get Email Contact
31. Becky Paskin
Bio 🍸 Drinks Writer & TV Presenter🥃 Founder @ourwhisky_foundation 📺 Drinks Expert @itvloveyourweekend📍Brighton, UKInstagram Handle @beckypaskinInstagram Followers 14KType MicroGender Female Get Email Contact
32. Whisky Japan
Bio All photos my own - Japanese whisky, by an enthusiast - photos of rarities and new releases , tasting notes, bar info. Whisky Japan. London, UK.Instagram Handle @whiskyjapanInstagram Followers 12.5KType Micro Get Email Contact
33. BourbonWomen
Bio Celebrating spirited whiskey womenIgniting whiskey passion and leadership🌟 Networking, Education & Fun!🌈 Inclusive & Diverse#BourbonWomen 🎉 ****@bourbonwomen.orgInstagram Handle @bourbonwomenInstagram Followers 11.6KType Micro Get Email Contact
34. Courtney
Bio It’s not all that serious.I take photos and drink things.Don’t overthink it.Instagram Handle @picsandpoursInstagram Followers 11.5KType MicroGender Female Get Email Contact
35. Gregory
Bio Whisky speaks, so dram those that speak to you.I listen from Texas for talkative yum-to-cost winners.No sponsors. All my opinion. ʇɥɓıɹʎdoƆ ©️Instagram Handle @whiskydramsterInstagram Followers 10.1KType MicroGender Male Get Email Contact
36. Whiskyscholar
Bio Harmless lunatic collecting and enjoying whisky, cigars & other icons of cultural heritage 🥃😬. Both bottles and pics are mine 🤘Instagram Handle @whiskyscholarInstagram Followers 8.9KType NanoGender Male Get Email Contact
37. Sara Johnstone
Bio American 🇺🇸 in Scotland 🏴 Certificate Scotch Whisky BA for @birken_treeInstagram Handle @the_whisky_wenchInstagram Followers 8.6KType NanoGender Female Get Email Contact
38. Heather Greene
Bio 🥃CEO of Provision Spirits, Home of Milam & Greene whiskeys 🥃Author, “Whiskey Distilled”🥃Keynote Speakermilamandgreenewhiskey.com ****@provisionspirits.comInstagram Handle @thewhiskeyauthorityInstagram Followers 7.6KType NanoGender Female Get Email Contact
39. Zachary Johnston
Bio Kentucky ColonelCBO/Int’l Sales @blackwooddistillingco Judge @sfwspiritscomp, @barleycorn_awards, @theiwsc #Whiskey#Travel#Food ****@uproxx.comInstagram Handle @ztpwhiskeyInstagram Followers 4.8KType NanoGender Male Get Email Contact
40. All of My Vices
Bio Posting the best of my average life. That’s how this works, rightSoCal residentPNW nativeInstagram Handle @allofmyvicesInstagram Followers 4.7KType Nano Get Email Contact
41. Geoff Anderson
Bio spirit and #beer blog #whisky #whiskey, aspiring distillery artistInstagram Handle @whisky_andInstagram Followers 4.5KType NanoGender Male Get Email Contact
42. Straight Up 615
Bio Cary Ann 🥃#StraightUp #WhiskeyWanderer🥃📍Nashville,TN🤠👩🎓Exec Bourbon Steward|CSS|Educator👩🏫🎙Moderator|Speaker🎤Host|Producer📽 ⌨️Writer💻#LINKINBIO👇Instagram Handle @straightup.615Instagram Followers 3.5KType NanoGender Female Get Email Contact
43. Steven Hill
Bio Certified Bourbon Steward ⚔& Whiskey Educator🥃Curated Tastings - Private & Corporate 🥃Whiskey Reviews🥃Whiskey Copy21 followInstagram Handle @whiskeybythefireInstagram Followers 2.8KType NanoGender Male Get Email Contact
44. Henri Goossen
Bio Whiskytasting | whiskyproeverij | whiskytheater | whiskyteacher | Schotland | PICTURES & TEXT: @photogoossen | https://mastodon.nl/@goossenwhisky ****@goossenwhisky.comInstagram Handle @goossenwhiskyInstagram Followers 2.8KType NanoGender Male Get Email Contact
45. The Whisky Snob
Bio סקירות ויסקי, מידע וחוות דעת 🥃התמונות מהאוסף האישי שלי 📷מבקבק אינדי - Prophetess ****@gmail.comInstagram Handle @thewhisky_snobInstagram Followers 2.5KType NanoGender Male Get Email Contact
46. David Jennings
Bio Whiskey author, @rarebird101 founder, @raconteurrye & @prideofandersoncounty co-creator, @bourbonlore advisor, and @wildturkey superfan. #rarebird101Instagram Handle @rbird101Instagram Followers 2.1KType NanoGender Male Get Email Contact
47. The Whiskey Reviewer
Bio Award-winning author, backpacker, boxer, builder, trans-Atlantic co-parent, divorced Dad, Kentucky Colonel. Wayward, returned stoic.Instagram Handle @thewhiskeyreviewerInstagram Followers 1.9KType NanoGender Male
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48. Logan's Libations
Bio From tasty originals to timeless classics, join me as I shake, stir and swizzle my way to that next great libation! 🇨🇦Instagram Handle @logans_libationsInstagram Followers 1.9KType NanoGender Male Get Email Contact
49. Cask To Glass
Bio Bourbon & Cigar Enthusiast 🥃 Enjoying Life’s Luxuries NYC 🗽📍Instagram Handle @cask_to_glassInstagram Followers 1.7KType NanoGender Male Get Email Contact
50. Scott Nelson
Bio 🎓 CMO and associate VP at @linfielduniv🎬 Actor rep’d by @bigfishnwtalent📚 Co-creator of @angelpunksaga🧗♂️ Climber🎣 Fly fishermanInstagram Handle @scottbernardnelsonInstagram Followers 1.7KType NanoGender Male Get Email Contact
51. Gillian
Bio Just a girl who likes exploring the whisk(e)y world and learning as she goes. Made in Scotland 🏴 now in Northern Ireland.Instagram Handle @thisgirldrinkswhiskyInstagram Followers 1.6KType NanoGender Female Get Email Contact
52. Henry
Bio Frequent Flyer 🛫 Rare Whisky Collector 🥃Fine Wine Enthusiast 🍷Duty Free Hunter🕵️Collecting to open with friends 🥂All photos are mine 📷Instagram Handle @thewhiskywalkerInstagram Followers 36.9KType MicroGender Male Get Email Contact
53. Ewan Gunn
Bio Senior Global Brand Ambassador – Diageo Luxury Scotch Whiskies. Master of the Quaich18+ to follow, do not share with those <18. Drink ResponsiblyInstagram Handle @ewangunnInstagram Followers 23.1KType MicroGender Male Get Email Contact
54. Andrew Joseph
Bio An ordinary Londoner with a ‘healthy’ obsession for all things whisk(e)y. 📸 are my own unless noted otherwise Message/DM me for collabs 🥃🥃🥃 ****@craftydistillery.comInstagram Handle @londonwhiskyguyInstagram Followers 18.7KType MicroGender Male Get Email Contact
55. Caroline Paulus
Bio Senior Editor @bourbonreview 📚Whiskey Historian @houseofbourbonky 🥃American Whiskey Judge @theiwsc 🏆Archaeologist @❤️ ****@thebourbonreview.comInstagram Handle @misswhiskeyhistorianInstagram Followers 7.8KType NanoGender Female Get Email Contact
56. Whisky and Things
Bio 🇦🇺Sydney based lover of Whisky, Scotch and everything else Spirity. These are my pictures unless stated. Drinker. Alcoholic. 🥃🥃 #cheers!Instagram Handle @aussiewhiskyblokeInstagram Followers 789Type NanoGender Male Get Email Contact
57. Axis of Whisky
Bio Musings, reviews & booze from Baldo Oakstave, Thane McDram & J.T. Rickhouse. All original pics & reviews.Instagram Handle @axisofwhiskyInstagram Followers 38.1KType Micro Get Email Contact
58. A Girl Tasting Whiskey
Bio 💭Whisk(e)y, Events, Lifestyle & fun.🥃Drink Responsibly🇦🇺Adelaide, Australia ✉️****@agirltastingwhiskey.comInstagram Handle @agirltastingwhiskeyInstagram Followers 66.4KType MicroGender Female Get Email Contact
59. Dennis Cronk
Bio 🥃 Finest Single Malt Scotch & Japanese 🥃 Bourbon and Rye Whiskey 🥃 Message for Promotions!🥃 Notifications 👆🏼#whiskey #singlemalt #bourbon #whiskyInstagram Handle @whiskey2goInstagram Followers 50.8KType MicroGender Male Get Email Contact
60. Brandon
Bio Traded the beach for the Bourbon 🌴 ✈️ San Diego -> Kentucky-@bardstownbourbonco@greenriverdistillingco 🥃🥃 Judge @SFWspiritscomp📍Louisville, KYInstagram Handle @thedailydramInstagram Followers 44.3KType MicroGender Male Get Email Contact
61. Benjamin Diedrich
Bio The Single Malt Alliance Director @smwsamerica. ✉️****@singlemaltalliance.com21+ to follow.Instagram Handle @singlemaltallianceInstagram Followers 34.9KType MicroGender Male Get Email Contact
62. TheWhiskeyRecord
Bio TheWhiskeyRecord is proud to support Bilal Fawaz on his journey to boxing greatness. Get involved! 🥊🏅@officialbilalfawaz @panthersport24 ****@recordmandor.comInstagram Handle @thewhiskeyrecordInstagram Followers 34.1KType Micro Get Email Contact
63. Whisky Garage
Bio Est. 2015 #Whisky / #Whiskey #Influencer📥 to #review📍Toronto, ON Sampled >240 unique 🥃 🇺🇸🇯🇵🇮🇳🇹🇼🇬🇧🇨🇦 Formerly OldBathurstWhiskyGuild #obwg🔞Instagram Handle @thewhiskygarageInstagram Followers 29.1KType MicroGender Male Get Email Contact
64. Heather Wibbels
Bio Author: Bourbon Is My Comfort Food.I make cocktails and whiskey easy.https://amzn.to/3EIV9LMFree Top 10 cocktails ****@cocktailcontessa.comInstagram Handle @cocktail_contessaInstagram Followers 13.4KType MicroGender Female Get Email Contact
65. Jen Regan
Bio Bourbon Steward & Professional Photographer helping beverage brands grow & gain exposure through reviews & visual storytelling. DM to collaborate! 📸🥃Instagram Handle @chasingbourbonInstagram Followers 13.2KType MicroGender Female Get Email Contact
66. Islay Emissary
Bio -Golf & whisky tours of Scotland, Ireland & Wales.-Whiskey history, education, stories & reviews.-Craftbeer & IPA reviewsInstagram Handle @islay_emissaryInstagram Followers 9.6KType NanoGender Male Get Email Contact
67. Eboni Major
Bio 1st African American Whiskey Blender 🥃Featured in @forbes @imbibe @nytimes Creator of Dread River Master Series & Bulleit Blenders’ Select No. 001Instagram Handle @majorinwhiskeyInstagram Followers 7.5KType NanoGender Female Get Email Contact
68. Aaron Goldfarb
Bio New book! DUSTY BOOZE (@abramsbooks)Creator/host: TAILGATERS (@viceTV) & SIPPING POINT (@spiritsnetwork)@nytimes @wsj & @vinepair Writer at LargeInstagram Handle @aarongoldfarbInstagram Followers 6.2KType NanoGender Male Get Email Contact
69. Maggie
Bio #bourbon and #Louisville. Whiskey writer, @bourbonveach sidekick.Instagram Handle @lougirl502Instagram Followers 3KType NanoGender Female Get Email Contact
70. Dr. Rob Arnold
Instagram Handle @dr.robarnoldInstagram Followers 2.9KType NanoGender Male Get Email Contact
71. Liam
Bio 🥃 Whiskey reviews and musings 📍 Boston, MA🔗 Check out my website to see every review📸 All photos are my own📬 DM for collabs ****@bostonrye.comInstagram Handle @boston_ryeInstagram Followers 2.4KType NanoGender Male Get Email Contact
72. The Irishman Whiskey Africa
Bio Championing Irish Single Malt. For a new generation of whiskey enthusiasts.Distribution @firebrand.africa ****@walshwhiskey.comInstagram Handle @the_irishman_whiskey_africaInstagram Followers 2KType Nano Get Email Contact
73. Whiskeystraightal
Bio Disabled | Whiskey | Sarcoidosis | Food | Photography | Retired Cop | YouTuber | Awaiting Lung Transplant | 🥃 A ‘spiritual’ odyssey 🥃 ****@gmail.comInstagram Handle @whiskeystraightalInstagram Followers 1.8KType NanoGender Male Get Email Contact
74. The Dramstarr
Bio Welcome to instadram.Whisky reviews & bargain booze.When Life is a mess, make sure your whisky is neat 🥃For my music follow @liquid.flostarInstagram Handle @the_dramstarrInstagram Followers 1.3KType NanoGender Male Get Email Contact
75. Mark Kordes
Bio Just Mark Bourbon reviewer, w/ #thebourboncowboy & #senseigopher. BBQing w/#cookingwithfrankiemeatbalYouTube: Just Mark 18. Must be 21+ to follow.Instagram Handle @just.mark.18Instagram Followers 853Type NanoGender Male Get Email Contact
76. Pez Reviews
Bio Just an Ol guy that loves sip’n whiskey & talking about it. Be part of the fun & never drink underageInstagram Handle @pezreviewsInstagram Followers 749Type NanoGender Male Get Email Contact
77. Bayou Bourbon Hunters
Bio A group of bourboneers in the Houston area, sharing pours, and having fun with #projectbottlekill.21+ to followInstagram Handle @bayou_bourbon_huntersInstagram Followers 657Type Nano Get Email Contact
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