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Last updated April 2026

Top Bourbon Influencers to Follow [2026]

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Join the hunt for the perfect pour with these dedicated bourbon influencers on Instagram. They share tasting notes, bottle hunting tips, and the history behind America's native spirit, engaging a passionate community.

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Tyler Zoller
#1
Followers:222.7KLocation:N/AType:Macro influencerCategories:Not specifiedGender:Not specified

Bio:ย ๐Ÿฅƒ Basically Full-time Bourbon enthusiast ๐Ÿ“ธ Full-time photographer. (@productbytyler)

Tyler Zoller is a macro influencer from N/A with around 222.7K followers.

Chris Chapanar | Whiskey Noobs
#2

Chris Chapanar | Whiskey Noobs

@whiskey_noobs
Followers:170.3KLocation:N/AType:Macro influencerCategories:Not specifiedGender:Not specified

Bio:ย Just looking for stuff that tastes good Big fan of Jesus The guy with the blind tasting thing Weekly Reviews โžก๏ธ Noobs Crew (link)

Chris Chapanar | Whiskey Noobs is a macro influencer from N/A with around 170.3K followers.

Joe | The Blind Pig
#3

Joe | The Blind Pig

@theblindpigbasementpub
Followers:79.5KLocation:N/AType:Micro influencerCategories:Not specifiedGender:Not specified

Bio:ย ๐Ÿฅƒ Whiskey & Shenanigans ๐Ÿ  Hidden in Plain Sight ๐ŸŒฝ Des Moines, Iowa

Joe | The Blind Pig is a micro influencer from N/A with around 79.5K followers.

Amanda Colomb
#4
Followers:47.4KLocation:N/AType:Micro influencerCategories:Not specifiedGender:Not specified

Bio:ย Bikini - Banger - Basic - Bust Certified Bourbon Professional ๐Ÿซ— FL ๐Ÿ Honest Whiskey Reviews โ—‹ Cocktails โ—‹ Humor 21+

Amanda Colomb is a micro influencer from N/A with around 47.4K followers.

Conrad Dodd
#5

Conrad Dodd

@whiskeybonded
Followers:33.4KLocation:N/AType:Micro influencerCategories:Not specifiedGender:Not specified

Bio:ย Reviews, news, or just plain boozy shenanigans, you've found the place! 21+ Contact me: [email protected]

Conrad Dodd is a micro influencer from N/A with around 33.4K followers.

Anthony Riccardi
#6
Followers:32.4KLocation:N/AType:Micro influencerCategories:Not specifiedGender:Not specified

Bio:ย ๐Ÿ“– Rแด‡แด ษชแด‡แดกs & Eแด…แดœแด„แด€แด›ษชแดษด ๐Ÿ“š ๐Ÿฅƒ Wสœษชsแด‹แด‡ส & Cษชษขแด€ส€ Pแด€ษชส€ษชษดษขs ๐Ÿ’จ โš”๏ธ Exแด‡แด„แดœแด›ษชแด แด‡ Bแดแดœส€ส™แดษด Sแด›แด‡แดกแด€ส€แด… โš”๏ธ ๐ŸŽฉTennessee Squire ๐ŸŽฉ Cแด-Fแดแดœษดแด…แด‡ส€: @bourbon_thieves 21+ แด›แด า“แดสŸสŸแดแดก

Anthony Riccardi is a micro influencer from N/A with around 32.4K followers.

Tex Bourbon
#7

Tex Bourbon

@thebourbontexan
Followers:27.1KLocation:N/AType:Micro influencerCategories:Not specifiedGender:Not specified

Bio:ย The Bourbon Texan Lifestyle Whiskey, Spirits, Grilled Meats, Gear, Freedom Texas Proud 21+ Collabs & reviews via DM #dfwwc #bourbonthieves #cheersyall

Tex Bourbon is a micro influencer from N/A with around 27.1K followers.

Brian Beyke
#8

Brian Beyke

@abandonbourbon
Followers:23KLocation:N/AType:Micro influencerCategories:Not specifiedGender:Not specified

Bio:ย I drink in 4K โ€ข ๐Ÿ“ธ/๐Ÿ“น bourbon, rye, whiskey & cocktails โ€ข Beykeโ€™s Blue โ€ข๐Ÿฅƒ @drinkseelbachs โ€ข๐ŸŽ™๏ธ @pursuitspirits โ€ข ๐ŸŒŽ @touniversalagain ๐Ÿ“Louisville Kentucky

Brian Beyke is a micro influencer from N/A with around 23K followers.

Danielle Davila
#9

Danielle Davila

@usmcbourbongal
Followers:20.4KLocation:N/AType:Micro influencerCategories:Not specifiedGender:Not specified

Bio:ย โš”๏ธExec Bourbon Steward Nerdโš”๏ธ Brand Ambassador for @fourbranchesbourbon Nashville, TN๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธCigars/Pipes๐Ÿ”ฅ๐Ÿ’จ60k on TikTokโฐTN Squire๐ŸŽฉ Bourbon educator๐Ÿฅƒ

Danielle Davila is a micro influencer from N/A with around 20.4K followers.

Chad Watson
#10

Chad Watson

@mydailybourbon
Followers:13.8KLocation:N/AType:Micro influencerCategories:Not specifiedGender:Not specified

Bio:ย I like bourbon and you should too Blender & taster of barrels for @rarecharacterwhiskey Co-host @itsbourbonnight #MyDailyBourbon Cheers๐Ÿฅƒ

Chad Watson is a micro influencer from N/A with around 13.8K followers.

Louis E Mills
#11
Followers:13.7KLocation:N/AType:Micro influencerCategories:Not specifiedGender:Not specified

Bio:ย Whiskey&Cigar Pairings Must be 21 to follow ๐Ÿ“Chicago, IL USA Tennessee Squire Barrel Program Director @corkkegliquorsyorkville Bourbon Steward

Louis E Mills is a micro influencer from N/A with around 13.7K followers.

Joseph Calvitto
#12

Joseph Calvitto

@bourbonenthusiasts
Followers:12.3KLocation:N/AType:Micro influencerCategories:Not specifiedGender:Not specified

Bio:ย R.I. Bourbon Enthusiasts โ„ข๏ธ Bourbon & Cigar Reviews Co-founder: @bourbon_thieves #THEHUMIDORHIVE link in bio

Joseph Calvitto is a micro influencer from N/A with around 12.3K followers.

Eric Carrico
#13

Eric Carrico

@bourbonsherpa
Followers:12.2KLocation:N/AType:Micro influencerCategories:Not specifiedGender:Not specified

Bio:ย ๐Ÿฅƒ Bourbon Trail Traveler & Host ๐ŸŽ KY Horse Owner ๐ŸŽ“ Professional Engineer โฌ‡๏ธ Book - ๐Ÿ โ€™s or ๐Ÿจโ€™s (Superhost 2013)

Eric Carrico is a micro influencer from N/A with around 12.2K followers.

Another Bourbon Guy
#14

Another Bourbon Guy

@anotherbourbonguy
Followers:10.1KLocation:N/AType:Micro influencerCategories:Not specifiedGender:Not specified

Bio:ย Jason A Whiskey Enthusiast just trying to Live Laugh Love one day at a time. ๐Ÿ“ง[email protected]

Another Bourbon Guy is a micro influencer from N/A with around 10.1K followers.

Daniel Tierney | Bourbon Hunt
#15

Daniel Tierney | Bourbon Hunt

@bourbon_hunt
Followers:8.6KLocation:N/AType:Nano influencerCategories:Not specifiedGender:Not specified

Bio:ย Dedicated to the thrill of the hunt. ๐Ÿ“Milwaukee, WI Bourbon Thieves Member @rivercitywhiskeysociety

Daniel Tierney | Bourbon Hunt is a nano influencer from N/A with around 8.6K followers.

Ed Escott
#16
Followers:7.6KLocation:N/AType:Nano influencerCategories:Not specifiedGender:Not specified

Bio:ย Do you love bourbon as much as I do?โค๏ธ๐Ÿฅƒ Then join me on distillery visits, barrel picks, bourbon tastings and more! ๐Ÿ‘‡ Website & Podcast๐Ÿ‘‡

Ed Escott is a nano influencer from N/A with around 7.6K followers.

Jamie Johnson
#17

Jamie Johnson

@bourbonthing
Followers:6.6KLocation:N/AType:Nano influencerCategories:Not specifiedGender:Not specified

Bio:ย Canadian Brand Ambassador for Glenfiddich๐ŸฆŒ & The Balvenie ๐Ÿฅƒ The Whisky Topic ๐Ÿฅƒ views here belong to me only ๐Ÿฅƒ 25+ to follow. Please drink responsibly

Jamie Johnson is a nano influencer from N/A with around 6.6K followers.

Ryan
#18
Followers:5KLocation:N/AType:Nano influencerCategories:Not specifiedGender:Not specified

Bio:ย Whiskey & watch enthusiasts from Cleveland looking to share my passion on social media. ๐ŸฅƒโŒš๏ธ

Ryan is a nano influencer from N/A with around 5K followers.

Bryce | ThatBourbonGal ๐Ÿค˜๐Ÿฅƒ๐ŸŽ—๏ธ
#19

Bryce | ThatBourbonGal ๐Ÿค˜๐Ÿฅƒ๐ŸŽ—๏ธ

@thatbourbongal
Followers:4.2KLocation:N/AType:Nano influencerCategories:Not specifiedGender:Not specified

Bio:ย "But... is there bourbon?" โš”๏ธCertified Bourbon Steward ๐Ÿฅƒ ๐Ÿ“Florida๐ŸŒด (21+) @spiritanimalsociety ๐Ÿข @bourbonwomen ๐Ÿ“ง [email protected]

Bryce | ThatBourbonGal ๐Ÿค˜๐Ÿฅƒ๐ŸŽ—๏ธ is a nano influencer from N/A with around 4.2K followers.

Alex
#20
Followers:3.8KLocation:N/AType:Nano influencerCategories:Not specifiedGender:Not specified

Bio:ย ๐Ÿ“Chicago โ€˜Burbs ๐Ÿฅƒ ๐Ÿ“ธ All photos mine. 21+ to Follow. โšœ๏ธ Certified Bourbon Steward โšœ๏ธ ๐ŸŽฉ Tennessee Squire ๐ŸŽ ๐Ÿ”ฅ #bourbonthieves

Alex is a nano influencer from N/A with around 3.8K followers.

Stephanie McNew
#21

Stephanie McNew

@mcnewabv
Followers:3.8KLocation:N/AType:Nano influencerCategories:Not specifiedGender:Not specified

Bio:ย ๐ŸŽ™๐Ÿฅƒ: Cohost @TheBourbonDaily ๐ŸŽ™๐Ÿ‘ป: Host @highlyspiritedpodcast ๐Ÿฅƒ Certified Bourbon Steward ๐Ÿ“šAuthor #ABVNetworkCrew

Stephanie McNew is a nano influencer from N/A with around 3.8K followers.

Joey Haile
#22
Followers:3.7KLocation:N/AType:Nano influencerCategories:Not specifiedGender:Not specified

Bio:ย Bourbon, Cigars, and America ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Check out my Bourbon pours on TikTok ๐Ÿฅƒ Click on my link-tree to see my Patreon and Merch ๐Ÿ‘‡๐Ÿผ

Joey Haile is a nano influencer from N/A with around 3.7K followers.

๐€๐ฆ๐ฒ ๐† | ๐๐ฎ๐œ๐ค๐ž๐ฒ๐ž ๐๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ๐›๐จ๐ง ๐†๐ข๐ซ๐ฅ
#23

๐€๐ฆ๐ฒ ๐† | ๐๐ฎ๐œ๐ค๐ž๐ฒ๐ž ๐๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ๐›๐จ๐ง ๐†๐ข๐ซ๐ฅ

@buckeyebourbongirl
Followers:3.4KLocation:N/AType:Nano influencerCategories:Not specifiedGender:Not specified

Bio:ย Whiskey girl in a Buckeye world still emo ๐Ÿ‘ฉ๐Ÿปโ€๐ŸŽ“Exec Bourbon Steward ๐Ÿฅƒ @gateway_city_whiskey_society DM for collabs ๐Ÿ“Columbus OH 21+

๐€๐ฆ๐ฒ ๐† | ๐๐ฎ๐œ๐ค๐ž๐ฒ๐ž ๐๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ๐›๐จ๐ง ๐†๐ข๐ซ๐ฅ is a nano influencer from N/A with around 3.4K followers.

Brian Crews
#24

Brian Crews

@bourboncrews
Followers:3.3KLocation:N/AType:Nano influencerCategories:Not specifiedGender:Not specified

Bio:ย - Lives in Lafayette, LA - Bourbon/Whiskey Enthusiast - 21+ - Certified Bourbon Steward

Brian Crews is a nano influencer from N/A with around 3.3K followers.

Norma โ”ƒ๐˜‰๐˜ฐ๐˜ถ๐˜ณ๐˜ฃ๐˜ฐ๐˜ฏ & ๐˜Š๐˜ฐ๐˜ค๐˜ฌ๐˜ต๐˜ข๐˜ช๐˜ญ๐˜ด
#25

Norma โ”ƒ๐˜‰๐˜ฐ๐˜ถ๐˜ณ๐˜ฃ๐˜ฐ๐˜ฏ & ๐˜Š๐˜ฐ๐˜ค๐˜ฌ๐˜ต๐˜ข๐˜ช๐˜ญ๐˜ด

@xnorma_smith
Followers:2.4KLocation:N/AType:Nano influencerCategories:Not specifiedGender:Not specified

Bio:ย ๐Ÿฅƒ Bourbon Butler @thetrailhotel ๐ŸนOwner @bottomsupxnorma ๐Ÿ“ง [email protected] ๐Ÿถ Dog Mom @butter_in_the_bluegrass

Norma โ”ƒ๐˜‰๐˜ฐ๐˜ถ๐˜ณ๐˜ฃ๐˜ฐ๐˜ฏ & ๐˜Š๐˜ฐ๐˜ค๐˜ฌ๐˜ต๐˜ข๐˜ช๐˜ญ๐˜ด is a nano influencer from N/A with around 2.4K followers.

Brian Downing
#26

Brian Downing

@bourbonnerd
Followers:1.5KLocation:N/AType:Nano influencerCategories:Not specifiedGender:Not specified

Bio:ย Whiskey Expert. Writer. Veteran. From Grain to Glass. Barrel to Bottle.

Brian Downing is a nano influencer from N/A with around 1.5K followers.

Jay
#27
Followers:1.2KLocation:N/AType:Nano influencerCategories:Not specifiedGender:Not specified

Bio:ย A lover of all things bourbon & cigars!

Jay is a nano influencer from N/A with around 1.2K followers.

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Everything you need to know before shortlisting influencers from this list.

How does Socialveins curate and verify influencers for this list?

Our team shortlists influencers using real data such as follower trends, engagement consistency, content quality, and brand safety indicators. We also recheck influencer activity to ensure that the influencers shown here are active, authentic, and relevant for campaigns. This gives brands a dependable starting point without guesswork.

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What is the benefit of running campaigns through Socialveins instead of doing it manually?

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Do you guarantee transparency during influencer selection and pricing?

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How accurate is the data shown for these influencers?

Metrics on this page are refreshed periodically using platform signals and our internal monitoring systems. Before any collaboration begins, Socialveins also shares the latest performance snapshot for each selected influencer so brands make decisions based on updated and reliable numbers.

Can I run a multi-influencer or city-wide campaign using this list?

Yes. Many brands use groups of influencers from this list for city-level promotions, store launches, D2C growth, and performance campaigns. Socialveins can prepare a high-impact campaign plan that combines several influencers, formats, and deliverables for maximum reach.

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Once you share your objective, budget, and timeline, our team prepares a refined shortlist, aligns deliverables with influencers, handles outreach and negotiations, manages scripts and deadlines, tracks live performance, and shares a clear post-campaign report. You get a hands-off experience with higher reliability and better outcomes.

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If I want to work with influencers not shown in this list, can Socialveins help?

Definitely. This page showcases a curated selection, but our database includes many more influencers across categories, niches, and locations. If you need additional options, Socialveins can create a personalised list based on your brand goals and target audience.