Top Whiskey Influencers You Should Be Following

The world of whiskey is constantly booming! These whiskey experts will keep you up-to-date on the latest releases and give you honest reviews for making your bourbon and whiskey selections.

@whiskeyconsensus (106K)

Whiskey Consensus is compiled of a unique team of creators who are dedicated and passionate about all things whiskey. Each person on their team is a student of the industry, constantly working to gain more knowledge about the ins and outs of whiskey. They provide reviews that are an honest representation of their experience. Each whiskey is scored on a 0-10 point system, made up of 5 categories: complexity, nose, palate, finish, and value.

@bourbonlens (20.2K)

Based in the Bluegrass, Jake and Scott are a dynamic duo of friends who make up Bourbon Lens. Through their podcast, they have explored the bourbon industry with master distillers, crafters, and enthusiasts from some of the industry’s biggest names. With their shared passion for Kentucky’s native spirit, they have grown stronger as friends during their journey to examine the best of Kentucky bourbon. You can find interviews with industry insiders, makers, and entrepreneurs on their page.

@thebourbonwhiskeylibrary (28.9K)

Anthony Riccardi’s love for whiskey started with Jack Daniel's and his collection grew to include a few notable scotches and one or two bourbons. Anthony’s whiskey collection grew quickly in 2019 and led to the official start of The Bourbon Whiskey Library account and co-founding of his first group, The Bourbon Thieves. The reviews on his page focus on being honest, genuine, and most of all respectful.

@hood_sommelier (20.1K)

Jack Beguedou is a staple among the whiskey scene. He combines his passion for whiskey through his role as a WSET Certified Spirits Enthusiast, creator of the show “Mondays Suck,” and host of the “The Truth is Barrel Proof” podcast. As a West African native, Jack continues to break boundaries in the spirits industry by advocating for more diversity and elevating Black-owned brands. He brings passion and education to his followers through his whiskey tasting classes and honest reviews. 

@dadsdrinkingbourbon (66.8K)

Dads Drinking Bourbon is a food and spirits-focused podcast that features two dads from Nashville that trade their kids' bottles for whiskey bottles after bedtime. Hosts John and Zeke offer blind tastings, side-by-sides, as well as interviews with the people behind the whiskey to determine the true review without bias on brand names and hype.

@urbanbourbonist (15.3K)

Based in Chicago, Chris Blatner is a well-known online whiskey reviewer, executive bourbon steward, and exclusive education provider of the Kentucky Distillers’ Association. He also serves as the Executive Director of @bourboncharity, a nonprofit that raises money for a diverse range of charitable causes with a mission is to mobilize the generosity of the online whiskey community to "drink for a change" and help those that are most in need. Chris hosts live tastings on his feed and covers the industry’s events and new releases.

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Sarah Slayton