Top 80 Whiskey Influencers in 2023
Whiskey Influencers
Here are Top 80 Whiskey Influencers
1. 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.Instagram Handle @fredminnickInstagram Followers 62.1K
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2. The Whiskey Jug
Bio #Whiskey reviews and other #whisky stuff...Instagram Handle @thewhiskeyjugInstagram Followers 16.1K
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3. Shailendra Pratap Singh
Bio It's all about love for #Whiskey 🥃Strictly for Age 25 + to follow 🩸YouTube Channel👇Instagram Handle @wheelsofwhiskyInstagram Followers 68.1K
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4. Gavin Linde
Bio Whisky Hunter🥃Rolex Lover⌚️Foodie📸Spirits Investor📈Creator of #suntoryflex Co founder @world_whiskiesTop Global Whisky Influencer21+ OnlyInstagram Handle @rolexwhiskyInstagram Followers 204.2K Get Email Contact
5. Sarah
Bio Global Whiskey Education & Travel for Executives. Discovering, tasting, and educating about remarkable whiskies around the globe.Join me!Instagram Handle @whiskynomadInstagram Followers 107.4K Get Email Contact
6. CJ
Bio Whisky enthusiastInstagram Handle @singlemaltvaultInstagram Followers 104.1K Get Email Contact
7. Ibis Luis
Bio 🥃 Certified Bourbon Steward💨 Cigar Sommelier✈️ Wanderlust-er☮ Positivity Addict 📍 Miami SMIL3YInstagram Handle @cigarlover12Instagram Followers 102.9K Get Email Contact
8. Whisky Garage
Bio Est. 2015 #Whisky / #Whiskey #Influencer📥 to #review📍Toronto, ON Sampled >240 unique 🥃 🇺🇸🇯🇵🇮🇳🇹🇼🇬🇧🇨🇦 Formerly OldBathurstWhiskyGuild #obwg🔞Instagram Handle @thewhiskygarageInstagram Followers 30.4K Get Email Contact
9. Amanda Young
Bio 🥃Whisky Education, Distillery & Prohibition History🗣Scotch Pronunciation📆 Daily Stories: Trivia, Terminology, & Fun Facts🏴☠️Bourbon Thieves MemberInstagram Handle @duchessofislayInstagram Followers 75.3K Get Email Contact
10. A Girl Tasting Whiskey
Bio Join me for all things Whisk(e)y related here. Travel, experience’s and education through my eyes.📍Adelaide 🇦🇺✉️nadia@agirltastingwhiskey.comInstagram Handle @agirltastingwhiskeyInstagram Followers 69.6K Get Email Contact
11. Nate Woodruff
Bio Hi, my name's Nate. I live in a barn. I like to sip whisky and climb mountains. 📍WyomingPhotographer & Creator of @whiskywithaviewInstagram Handle @whisky_nateInstagram Followers 26K Get Email Contact
12. Gregory
Bio Whisky speaks, so dram those that speak to you ™️I listen from Texas for all drams that say howdy 👋🏻ʇɥɓıɹʎdoƆ ©️Instagram Handle @whiskydramsterInstagram Followers 9.9K Get Email Contact
13. Jen Regan
Bio Fueled by #Whiskey, #Photography & Movement• Community & Creative Director @foundnorthwhisky• Co-founder @barrelproofcollective• CEO of @bamboocoreInstagram Handle @chasingbourbonInstagram Followers 12.8K Get Email Contact
14. Lynn Palmer
Bio 🥃Just a gal that sips whisk(e)y•Chicago burbs•Bourbon Thieves member #bourbonthieves •DM to collaborate•⚠️21+ over⚠️Instagram Handle @the_whiskey_galInstagram Followers 16.2K Get Email Contact
15. Chris Blatner
Bio •Chicago, IL•Executive Bourbon Steward•Named a Top Whiskey Influencer to Follow by Uproxx•Executive Director of @bourboncharityInstagram Handle @urbanbourbonistInstagram Followers 15.8K Get Email Contact
16. Jack Beguedou
Bio 🌎Explore the world of spirits 🇹🇬🇺🇸🥃WSET Level 2 Spirit 👨🏿⚖️Judge @ascotawards @bevvygroup 🖼Digital Content Development#drinkresponsiblyInstagram Handle @hood_sommelierInstagram Followers 26.5K Get Email Contact
17. Chris Perugini
Bio ▪️Whiskey reviews, education, and commentary▪️Whiskey tasting curator and host▪️Inquiries 📩 info@singlemaltsavvy.com▪️Lots more to see at ⬇️⬇️Instagram Handle @singlemaltsavvyInstagram Followers 23.3K Get Email Contact
18. WhiskyWatches
Bio Collector of whisky & watches. 🛑 18 or older please. Everything’s better when shared with friends #whiskywatchesInstagram Handle @whiskywatchesInstagram Followers 25.1K Get Email Contact
19. Black Bourbon Society
Bio Bridging the gap between the spirits industry and African American bourbon enthusiasts across the globe. | As Seen @forbes and @SpiritsnetworkInstagram Handle @blackbourbonsocietyInstagram Followers 30.1K Get Email Contact
20. George K.
Bio ⛱️ CDMX.☄️ Creation, business, spirit.🧾 @forbes 🥃 @coachbuiltwhisky Co-founder🔫 @maltyverse Creator🌐 @barrelglobal Founder🧸 @shiba_highballInstagram Handle @georgekoutsakis_Instagram Followers 37.9K Get Email Contact
21. Zachary Johnston
Bio Drinks Editor at @uproxxlifeJudge @sfwspiritscomp, @barleycorn_awards Host @bevridgeco#Whiskey#Travel#FoodInstagram Handle @ztpwhiskeyInstagram Followers 4K Get Email Contact
22. Heather Greene
Bio 🥃CEO of Provision Spirits, Home of Milam & Greene whiskeys 🥃Author, “Whiskey Distilled”🥃Keynote Speakermilamandgreenewhiskey.comInstagram Handle @thewhiskeyauthorityInstagram Followers 6.9K Get Email Contact
23. Jenna
Bio •📍ATL•⚡️ 21+ to follow•🥃 Whisky takes me places •💌 Jenna@whiskyagogirl.comInstagram Handle @whiskyagogirlInstagram Followers 17K Get Email Contact
24. 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 3.4K Get Email Contact
25. Blake Riber
Bio Bourbon and American whiskey news, reviews and commentary. Follow to stay update on all bourbon happeningInstagram Handle @bourbonrInstagram Followers 50.6K Get Email Contact
26. 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 6.7K Get Email Contact
27. 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 36.6K Get Email Contact
28. Peggy Noe Stevens
Bio Master Taster | Bourbon Hall of Fame | President of PNSA | Founder of Bourbon Women.Instagram Handle @peggynoestevensInstagram Followers 29.9K Get Email Contact
29. Heather Wibbels
Bio Creating whiskey lovers one drink at a time. Original cocktails.Author: Bourbon Is My Comfort Foodhttps://amzn.to/3EIV9LMFree Top 10 cocktails:Instagram Handle @cocktail_contessaInstagram Followers 13.4K Get Email Contact
30. Brandon
Bio Traded the beach for the Bourbon 🌴 ✈️ San Diego -> Kentucky-Brand Manager @bardstownbourbonco 🥃🥃 Judge @SFWspiritscomp📍Louisville, KYInstagram Handle @thedailydramInstagram Followers 45.9K Get Email Contact
31. Ewan Gunn - Diageo
Bio Senior Global Brand Ambassador – Diageo Luxury Scotch Whiskies18+ to follow, do not share with those under 18. Drink Responsibly. Opinions are mine.Instagram Handle @ewangunnInstagram Followers 22.9K Get Email Contact
32. John Day Edwards
Bio 🎙 🥇 4x People’s Choice Podcast Award Winner 2019-2022🎉 Keeping whiskey fun since 2016🪪 21+ to follow 👇 Click the link below for moreInstagram Handle @dadsdrinkingbourbonInstagram Followers 67K Get Email Contact
33. Christian
Bio ✝️ Saved by Grace Eph 2:8-10📸 @christianbringolfphotography 🥃 @cashbuttedistillery 🏠Ellensburg,WAInstagram Handle @denim_and_whiskeyInstagram Followers 36.4K Get Email Contact
34. Benjamin Diedrich
Bio The Single Malt Alliance Director @smwsamerica. ✉️ben@singlemaltalliance.com21+ to follow.Instagram Handle @singlemaltallianceInstagram Followers 37.1K Get Email Contact
35. Nathan Woodruff
Bio I climb mountains, live in a barn and photograph whisky for a living.📍WyomingAs seen in USA Today/ForbesCreator @whisky_nate#whiskywithaview 21+Instagram Handle @whiskywithaviewInstagram Followers 78.4K Get Email Contact
36. Axis of Whisky
Bio Musings, reviews & booze from Baldo Oakstave, Thane McDram & J.T. Rickhouse. All original pics & reviews. Support Scotch Trooper’s family👇Instagram Handle @axisofwhiskyInstagram Followers 40K Get Email Contact
37. 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 12.6K Get Email Contact
38. Dennis Cronk
Bio 🥃 Finest Single Malt Scotch & Japanese 🥃 Bourbon and Rye Whiskey 🥃 Message for Promotions!🥃 Notifications 👆🏼#whiskey #singlemalt #bourbon #whiskyInstagram Handle @whiskey2goInstagram Followers 53.3K Get Email Contact
39. 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 47K Get Email Contact
40. 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 27.1K Get Email Contact
41. TheWhiskeyRecord
Bio #whiskeyrecord 🇮🇪 A Real Whiskey Drinker Knows The Difference 🥃 Stunning Whiskey Glasses & Decanters 🛩 Free ShippingInstagram Handle @thewhiskeyrecordInstagram Followers 35.5K Get Email Contact
42. Islay Emissary
Bio Combining passion for whisk(e)y 🥃 with love of golf. 🏌️Cigars 💨Beer 🍻Art 🖼Antiques🏺 History of 🥃🏌️💨🍻🖼🏺Instagram Handle @islay_emissaryInstagram Followers 10.1K Get Email Contact
43. 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 773 Get Email Contact
44. 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 🥃🥃🥃Instagram Handle @londonwhiskyguyInstagram Followers 19.7K Get Email Contact
45. Christian
Bio 🥃 Whisky- Enthusiast🇩🇪📋 Whisky- Collector 💶 Whisky- Investor ✉️ whiskyfeeling@gmx.de📸 All photos taken by meInstagram Handle @whisky_feelingInstagram Followers 10.6K Get Email Contact
46. Whiskey Amigos
Bio I’m Lucky Day!I’m Ned Nederlander!And I’m Dusty Bottoms! And together we’re… The Whiskey Amigos!Instagram Handle @whiskeyamigosInstagram Followers 7.2K Get Email Contact
47. Geoff Anderson
Bio spirit and #beer blog Legal drinking age onlyInstagram Handle @whisky_andInstagram Followers 4.5K Get Email Contact
48. Matthew Fergusson-Stewart
Bio Been called an #influencer. But I'm#Whisky lover first.#CraftspiritsSG and #Educator second.Living in #Singapore. Views are mine.Instagram Handle @son.of.whiskyInstagram Followers 24.1K Get Email Contact
49. Highest Spirits
Bio Singaporean guy who loves all things boozy. Whisky, spirits, cocktails and great bars. I write about them sometimes. Link below for latest blogs.Instagram Handle @chi.at.highest.spiritsInstagram Followers 2.1K Get Email Contact
50. Henri Goossen
Bio Whiskytasting | whiskyproeverij | storyteller | whiskyteacher | Scotland | PICTURES & TEXT: @photogoossen | https://mastodon.nl/@goossenwhiskyInstagram Handle @goossenwhiskyInstagram Followers 2.4K Get Email Contact
51. Whiskyscholar
Bio Harmless lunatic collecting and enjoying whisky, cigars & other icons of cultural heritage 🥃😬. Both bottles and pics are mine 🤘Instagram Handle @whiskyscholarInstagram Followers 8.9K Get Email Contact
52. All of My Vices
Bio Posting the best of my average life. That’s how this works, rightSoCal residentPNW nativeInstagram Handle @allofmyvicesInstagram Followers 4.9K Get Email Contact
53. Esmond
Bio Super passionate about whisky, sharing my journey here and spread the love! Welcome all (legal age) to follow! my.whisky.journal@gmail.comInstagram Handle @my.whisky.journalInstagram Followers 19.5K Get Email Contact
54. 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 654 Get Email Contact
55. Dr. Rob Arnold
Bio President @advanced_spiritsMaster DistillerAuthor of “The Terroir of Whiskey” @columbiauniversitypressInstagram Handle @dr.robarnoldInstagram Followers 3K Get Email Contact
56. BourbonBlog.com
Bio Leading authority on Bourbon & American Whiskey. Find us on Youtube.com/BourbonBlog. Thirsty We host virtual tastings BourbonBlog.com/tastingsInstagram Handle @bourbonblogInstagram Followers 19.2K Get Email Contact
57. Courtney
Bio It’s not all that serious.I take photos and drink things.Don’t overthink it.Instagram Handle @picsandpoursInstagram Followers 11.6K Get Email Contact
58. Courtney
Bio 📍Boston, MA🥃 simple cocktails (21+) 🧢 #BFRB awareness 💌 bourbonbitesandbeauty@gmail.comInstagram Handle @bourbonbitesandbeautyInstagram Followers 9.9K Get Email Contact
59. Coffee Black Whiskey Neat
Bio DanielleCoffee, beer, and all things whiskey.21+ to follow.Instagram Handle @coffeeblackwhiskeyneatInstagram Followers 30.1K Get Email Contact
60. The Whisky Snob
Bio סדנאות ויסקי בתפירה אישית - בבית הלקוחות 🥃מבקבק אינדי - Prophetessסקירות ויסקי מהאוסף האישי שלי 📷Instagram Handle @thewhisky_snobInstagram Followers 2.6K Get Email Contact
61. Jordan
Bio 🇬🇧Whisk(e)y Enthusiast & Collector🌅I Help YOU Navigate The World Of Whiskey🥃Scotch/Irish Whisk(e)y Specialist 📥Theworldofwhiskeyuk@gmail.comInstagram Handle @theworldofwhiskeyukInstagram Followers 76.3K Get Email Contact
62. Sara Johnstone
Bio American 🇺🇸 woman living in Scotland 🏴 who loves a dram and some good whisk(e)y banter. 🔞Certificate in Scotch WhiskyBA for @malt.matesInstagram Handle @the_whisky_wenchInstagram Followers 7.7K Get Email Contact
63. The Irishman Whiskey Africa
Bio Championing Irish Single Malt. For a new generation of whiskey enthusiasts.Distribution @firebrand.africaInstagram Handle @the_irishman_whiskey_africaInstagram Followers 364 Get Email Contact
64. The Dramstarr
Bio Welcome to instadram.Whisky reviews & bargain booze.When Life is a mess, make sure your whisky is neat 🥃Follow @ttsportstarr 🤙Instagram Handle @the_dramstarrInstagram Followers 1.3K Get Email Contact
65. BourbonWomen
Bio THE organization for women who are passionate about exploring #Bourbon and the culture that surrounds it. 🥃 #bourbonwomenInstagram Handle @bourbonwomenInstagram Followers 9.6K Get Email Contact
66. Pez Reviews
Bio A self proclaimed whiskey snob that loves gaming with his kiddos. We will be trying reviewing whiskey and playing games. Be part of the fun!Instagram Handle @pezreviewsInstagram Followers 605 Get Email Contact
67. Three Chord Bourbon
Bio Join us in our expedition into Whiskey&Music! Must be 21+ to Follow/Please Sip ResponsiblyInstagram Handle @threechordbourbonInstagram Followers 22.8K Get Email Contact
68. Whiskeystraightal
Bio Disabled | Whiskey | Sarcoidosis | Food | Photography | Retired Cop | YouTuber | Awaiting Lung Transplant | 🥃 A ‘spiritual’ odyssey 🥃Instagram Handle @whiskeystraightalInstagram Followers 1.9K Get Email Contact
69. Douglas Traser
Bio Writer - whiskeyreviewer.comWhiskey Professor @whiskeyunivUSAF/Former LEODMV AreaCertified Bourbon StewardEWA Cert Scotch/Irish Whisk(e)yInstagram Handle @sir_scotchalotInstagram Followers 1.6K Get Email Contact
70. The Whiskey Boys
Bio 🥃Exploring the world of Whiskey while enjoying the Gentlemen lifestyle!Two FriendsAustin TX & New Jersey TheWhiskyBoys101@gmail.comInstagram Handle @the_whisky_boysInstagram Followers 23.3K Get Email Contact
71. 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 883 Get Email Contact
72. Cask To Glass
Bio Bourbon Enthusiast 🥃 Always a Student, Never a Snob 📚NYC 🗽📍Instagram Handle @cask_to_glassInstagram Followers 1.7K Get Email Contact
73. Frozen Spirits
Bio A few guys in Alaska drinking and their experiences doing so. Some comedy, some seriousness and a lot of drinking!Instagram Handle @frozenspiritsalaskaInstagram Followers 121 Get Email Contact
74. Steven Hill
Bio Steven Hill/Whiskey Aficionado🥃Curated Tastings-Private/Corporate🥃Whiskey Reviews🥃Whiskey Education🥃Whiskey Copy🥃#whiskeymovieparodies 21 followInstagram Handle @whiskeybythefireInstagram Followers 2.4K Get Email Contact
75. Liam
Bio 🥃 Whiskey reviews and musings 📍 Boston, MA🔗 Check out my website to see every review📸 All photos are my own📬 DM for collabsInstagram Handle @boston_ryeInstagram Followers 2.5K Get Email Contact
76. Darryl Holtby
Bio Ontario, 🇨🇦🥃 Custom Tasting Kits - Brand Marketing📧 Contact me to work together🚫 19+ to follow.Instagram Handle @whiskeysithInstagram Followers 3.7K Get Email Contact
77. The Whiskeypedia
Bio @amiiee.kauraLiquor ReviewsYouTuber - Content CreatorBrand Promoter 📩 thewhiskeypedia@gmail.comOnly 25+ allowed hereNo Sale Purchase ❌Instagram Handle @the_whiskey_pediaInstagram Followers 211.8K Get Email Contact
78. PoshScotch
Bio 🥃 | #whisky #scotch #reviews 📸 | #photography by me📨 | DM to collab🔞 | No <18🤝 | BA @the.whisky.baron🎙️ | Co-host @theuncutandunfilteredpodcastInstagram Handle @poshscotchInstagram Followers 15.2K Get Email Contact