Straight whiskey Audience in United States

Straight whiskey has an estimated audience of 1,635,796 people in United States. 32.6% are female, 67.4% are male, average age 39.1. Top regions: California, Texas, New York. Top brand affinities: Malt whisky, Rye whiskey, American whiskey, Blended whiskey, Single malt whisky.
The average Straight whiskey fan in United States is 39.1 years old, more male, and lives primarily in California. The audience is concentrated in California, Texas, New York. Top brand affinities include Malt whisky, Rye whiskey, American whiskey, with strongest over-indexing on Malt whisky (42.76× the country average). Demographically, the Straight whiskey audience skews more male with an average age of 39.1, and over-indexes on personality traits such as LGBTQ+ Identity, Indulgence. 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 Straight whiskey fans
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Female | 32.6% |
| Male | 67.4% |
| Average age | 39.1 |
| Estimated audience size | 1,635,796 |
Audience persona
The typical Straight whiskey fan in United States is more male, around 39.1 years old, with strong LGBTQ+ Identity tendencies and a notable affinity for Malt whisky.
Top regions in United States
| Region | Reach | Affinity |
|---|---|---|
| California | 86,985 | 0.48× |
| Texas | 71,524 | 0.51× |
| New York | 60,217 | 0.66× |
| Florida | 43,006 | 0.39× |
| Illinois | 34,890 | 0.64× |
| North Carolina | 31,019 | 0.63× |
| Pennsylvania | 30,760 | 0.56× |
| Georgia | 30,017 | 0.6× |
| Ohio | 25,619 | 0.51× |
| Colorado | 22,479 | 0.87× |
| Washington | 20,609 | 0.63× |
| Michigan | 19,502 | 0.46× |
| Tennessee | 19,345 | 0.59× |
| Massachusetts | 19,133 | 0.59× |
| Kentucky | 18,242 | 0.89× |
| Virginia | 17,173 | 0.43× |
| Indiana | 17,086 | 0.57× |
| Oklahoma | 15,755 | 0.87× |
| Maryland | 15,720 | 0.56× |
| Arizona | 15,089 | 0.45× |
| New Jersey | 15,000 | 0.36× |
| Louisiana | 14,227 | 0.67× |
| Wisconsin | 14,176 | 0.58× |
| Oregon | 13,215 | 0.7× |
| Mississippi | 12,801 | 0.95× |
| Missouri | 12,608 | 0.48× |
| South Carolina | 12,526 | 0.51× |
| Arkansas | 12,320 | 0.91× |
| Alabama | 11,477 | 0.5× |
| Minnesota | 11,332 | 0.48× |
| Utah | 11,062 | 0.76× |
| West Virginia | 10,568 | 1.39× |
| Alaska | 10,546 | 3.01× |
| Nevada | 9,864 | 0.62× |
| Kansas | 9,761 | 0.76× |
| Idaho | 9,759 | 1.19× |
| Hawaii | 9,322 | 1.33× |
| Iowa | 9,267 | 0.69× |
| Montana | 9,193 | 2.03× |
| South Dakota | 9,074 | 2.4× |
| North Dakota | 8,835 | 2.63× |
| New Hampshire | 8,707 | 1.35× |
| Wyoming | 8,549 | 3.53× |
| Nebraska | 8,526 | 1.04× |
| Connecticut | 8,513 | 0.52× |
| New Mexico | 8,482 | 1.03× |
| Rhode Island | 8,408 | 1.61× |
| Maine | 8,403 | 1.43× |
| Vermont | 8,270 | 2.88× |
| Delaware | 7,530 | 1.67× |
Top brand affinities
Brands and entities this audience over-indexes on, vs. the country average.
| Brand | Affinity | Category |
|---|---|---|
| Malt whisky | 42.76× | Food & Beverages |
| Rye whiskey | 49.89× | Food & Beverages |
| American whiskey | 34.91× | Food & Beverages |
| Blended whiskey | 28.45× | Food & Beverages |
| Single malt whisky | 25.19× | Food & Beverages |
| Corn whiskey | 70.54× | Food & Beverages |
| Jim Beam | 42.62× | Food & Beverages |
| Canadian whisky | 49.88× | Food & Beverages |
| Small batch whiskey | 26.24× | Food & Beverages |
| Bulleit Bourbon | 40.92× | Food & Beverages |
| Japanese whisky | 46.94× | Food & Beverages |
| Irish whiskey | 19.58× | Food & Beverages |
| Bourbon County, Kentucky | 43.64× | Travel & Leisure |
| Single malt scotch | 38.47× | Food & Beverages |
| Malibu Rum | 48.84× | Food & Beverages |
| Aperol Spritz | 41.01× | Food & Beverages |
| Grain whisky | 65.34× | Food & Beverages |
| Eagle Rare | 53.25× | Food & Beverages |
| Ale | 29.24× | Food & Beverages |
| Michael Irvin | 32.81× | Sports |
Psychographic profile
Top six personality traits over-indexed by this audience (1.0 = country average).
| Trait | Cluster | Score |
|---|---|---|
| LGBTQ+ Identity | OPEN | 2.33 |
| Indulgence | JOY | 1.97 |
| Family Orientation | CONSERVATISM | 1.56 |
| Patriotism | CONSERVATISM | 1.53 |
| Career Orientation | POWER | 1.36 |
| Convenience Orientation | PREMIUM | 1.33 |
Worldwide distribution
| Country | Share |
|---|---|
| United States | 22.1% |
| Poland | 9.2% |
| Germany | 9.1% |
See Straight whiskey audiences in other countries
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Frequently asked questions
How many fans does Straight whiskey have in United States?
Straight whiskey has an estimated audience of 1,635,796 people in United States, concentrated in California and Texas.
What is the gender split and age of Straight whiskey fans?
32.6% of Straight whiskey fans are female, 67.4% are male, with an average age of 39.1 years.
Which brands do Straight whiskey fans like most?
Straight whiskey fans show strongest brand affinity for Malt whisky (42.76×), Rye whiskey (49.89×), and American whiskey (34.91×) over the country average.
Where do Straight whiskey fans live in United States?
Straight whiskey fans in United States are most concentrated in California (reach 86,985), Texas (reach 71,524), and New York (reach 60,217). These three regions account for the largest share of the active audience.
What other brands do Straight whiskey fans also like?
Beyond Straight whiskey itself, the audience over-indexes on Rye whiskey (49.89×), American whiskey (34.91×), Blended whiskey (28.45×), and Single malt whisky (25.19×) 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 Straight 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.