Bourbon whiskey Audience in United States

Bourbon whiskey has an estimated audience of 17,626,707 people in United States. 41.0% are female, 59.0% are male, average age 41.0. Top regions: California, Texas, Florida. Top brand affinities: Whisky, Tennessee whiskey, Small batch whiskey, Irish whiskey, Scotch whisky.
The average Bourbon whiskey fan in United States is 41.0 years old, more male, and lives primarily in California. The audience is concentrated in California, Texas, Florida. Top brand affinities include Whisky, Tennessee whiskey, Small batch whiskey, with strongest over-indexing on Whisky (4.8× the country average). Demographically, the Bourbon whiskey audience skews more male with an average age of 41.0, and over-indexes on personality traits such as Indulgence, Luxury Orientation. Compared to the country baseline, this audience shows distinctive patterns across 20 brand affinities and 50 regions tracked by Rascasse.
Category: Food & Beverages · Type: Topic · Subtype: Alcohol
Demographics of Bourbon whiskey fans
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Female | 41.0% |
| Male | 59.0% |
| Average age | 41.0 |
| Estimated audience size | 17,626,707 |
Audience persona
The typical Bourbon whiskey fan in United States is more male, around 41.0 years old, with strong Indulgence tendencies and a notable affinity for Whisky.
Top regions in United States
| Region | Reach | Affinity |
|---|---|---|
| California | 1,545,269 | 0.8× |
| Texas | 1,414,365 | 0.93× |
| Florida | 1,253,991 | 1.05× |
| New York | 953,112 | 0.97× |
| Ohio | 772,738 | 1.42× |
| Michigan | 643,953 | 1.4× |
| Illinois | 642,567 | 1.09× |
| Pennsylvania | 635,003 | 1.07× |
| North Carolina | 625,990 | 1.18× |
| Georgia | 586,367 | 1.08× |
| Kentucky | 539,700 | 2.44× |
| Virginia | 487,962 | 1.14× |
| New Jersey | 468,044 | 1.04× |
| Indiana | 441,419 | 1.37× |
| South Carolina | 434,158 | 1.64× |
| Tennessee | 411,946 | 1.17× |
| Massachusetts | 369,987 | 1.07× |
| Maryland | 300,257 | 0.99× |
| Arizona | 298,987 | 0.83× |
| Missouri | 286,646 | 1.01× |
| Wisconsin | 281,799 | 1.06× |
| Louisiana | 275,955 | 1.21× |
| Washington | 275,597 | 0.78× |
| Alabama | 254,469 | 1.03× |
| Colorado | 235,220 | 0.85× |
| Minnesota | 223,909 | 0.89× |
| Oklahoma | 177,328 | 0.91× |
| Connecticut | 172,797 | 0.98× |
| Oregon | 157,387 | 0.78× |
| Nevada | 138,193 | 0.81× |
| Mississippi | 134,896 | 0.93× |
| Arkansas | 132,123 | 0.91× |
| Kansas | 129,392 | 0.93× |
| Iowa | 124,857 | 0.86× |
| Montana | 103,989 | 2.13× |
| Nebraska | 89,182 | 1.01× |
| Utah | 88,876 | 0.56× |
| West Virginia | 78,847 | 0.96× |
| Idaho | 66,006 | 0.75× |
| New Mexico | 64,995 | 0.74× |
| Hawaii | 57,564 | 0.76× |
| New Hampshire | 55,643 | 0.8× |
| Washington, District of Columbia | 50,861 | 0.96× |
| Maine | 50,065 | 0.79× |
| Delaware | 45,287 | 0.93× |
| Rhode Island | 44,419 | 0.79× |
| South Dakota | 33,399 | 0.82× |
| Alaska | 29,116 | 0.77× |
| North Dakota | 28,048 | 0.77× |
| Vermont | 21,984 | 0.71× |
Top brand affinities
Brands and entities this audience over-indexes on, vs. the country average.
| Brand | Affinity | Category |
|---|---|---|
| Whisky | 4.8× | Food & Beverages |
| Tennessee whiskey | 7.49× | Food & Beverages |
| Small batch whiskey | 7.63× | Food & Beverages |
| Irish whiskey | 6.38× | Food & Beverages |
| Scotch whisky | 5.3× | Food & Beverages |
| American whiskey | 7.81× | Food & Beverages |
| Blended whiskey | 7.05× | Food & Beverages |
| Kentucky | 3.29× | Travel & Leisure |
| Wingstop | 2.4× | Food & Beverages |
| Single malt whisky | 5.88× | Food & Beverages |
| Vodka | 3.29× | Food & Beverages |
| Texas Roadhouse | 1.71× | Food & Beverages |
| 1.67× | Internet & Social Media | |
| Rye whiskey | 7.6× | Food & Beverages |
| Distilled beverage | 1.63× | Food & Beverages |
| Alcohol | 2.13× | Food & Beverages |
| AutoZone | 1.62× | Cars & Mobility |
| Drinking | 2.42× | Food & Beverages |
| Chick-fil-A | 1.52× | Food & Beverages |
| The UPS Store | 1.78× | Shopping |
Psychographic profile
Top six personality traits over-indexed by this audience (1.0 = country average).
| Trait | Cluster | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Indulgence | JOY | 1.42 |
| Luxury Orientation | PREMIUM | 1.37 |
| LGBTQ+ Identity | OPEN | 1.35 |
| Early Adopter Mentality | POWER | 1.35 |
| Extroversion | THRILL | 1.31 |
| Sports Activity | POWER | 1.3 |
Worldwide distribution
| Country | Share |
|---|---|
| United States | 37.6% |
| Japan | 13.0% |
| United Kingdom | 4.2% |
See Bourbon whiskey audiences in other countries
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Frequently asked questions
How many fans does Bourbon whiskey have in United States?
Bourbon whiskey has an estimated audience of 17,626,707 people in United States, concentrated in California and Texas.
What is the gender split and age of Bourbon whiskey fans?
41.0% of Bourbon whiskey fans are female, 59.0% are male, with an average age of 41.0 years.
Which brands do Bourbon whiskey fans like most?
Bourbon whiskey fans show strongest brand affinity for Whisky (4.8×), Tennessee whiskey (7.49×), and Small batch whiskey (7.63×) over the country average.
Where do Bourbon whiskey fans live in United States?
Bourbon whiskey fans in United States are most concentrated in California (reach 1,545,269), Texas (reach 1,414,365), and Florida (reach 1,253,991). These three regions account for the largest share of the active audience.
What other brands do Bourbon whiskey fans also like?
Beyond Bourbon whiskey itself, the audience over-indexes on Tennessee whiskey (7.49×), Small batch whiskey (7.63×), Irish whiskey (6.38×), and Scotch whisky (5.3×) compared to the United States average.
How to read this data
Audience size is the estimated number of people in United States who actively search for Bourbon whiskey. Affinity is an over-index ratio: 2.0× means the audience is twice as likely to engage with that brand or trait as the country average. Reach is the estimated number of audience members in a region. Regional and brand-affinity tables are sorted from strongest signal to weakest.
About this audience profile
This audience profile is generated by Rascasse from anonymized search-behavior signals across United States. For methodology see methodology. Affinity values are over-index ratios vs. the country average (1.0 = baseline). Audience sizes are estimated, not measured.