#whiskey — Instagram Hashtag Analysis

With 11.6M total posts and 1.2K new posts daily, #whiskey is a very high-competition hashtag (score: 100/100). Average posts get 638 likes and 60 comments.

Popular Hashtags for #whiskey

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#whisky	11.6M	1.2K	638	100	44
#bourbon	6.3M	584	1.2K	100	62
#cocktails	42.5M	4.5K	1.5K	100	56
#scotch	3.4M	189	1.9K	100	65
#bar	55.5M	9.7K	1.2K	100	59

Related Hashtags to #whiskey

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#wine	79.1M	3.9K	2.8K	100	62
#drinks	58.6M	3.5K	868	100	50
#singlemalt	2.5M	255	710	100	41
#whiskeygram	1.0M	119	1.4K	100	57
#whiskylover	1.5M	248	904	100	43

Similar Hashtags to #whiskey

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#whiskeygram	1.0M	119	1.4K	100	57
#whiskeylover	869.1K	141	1.5K	97	60
#bourbonwhiskey	876.6K	125	7.1K	97	70
#irishwhiskey	622.0K	106	1.0K	91	41
#whiskeylife	386.2K	72	1.4K	64	45

Hashtag Cloud

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How to Use #whiskey on Instagram

Mix with niche hashtags — #whiskey has very high competition. Combine it with smaller, more specific hashtags to improve your visibility.
Use 5-15 hashtags per post — Include #whiskey alongside related tags for the best reach. Don't just use one hashtag.
Combine with related hashtags — Try pairing #whiskey with #wine, #drinks, #singlemalt for a well-rounded hashtag set.
Check for banned hashtags — Always verify your hashtags are safe before posting. Use the IQHashtags Banned Hashtag Checker.

Frequently Asked Questions

How popular is #whiskey on Instagram?

#whiskey has 11.6M total posts on Instagram with approximately 1.2K new posts added daily. The average post using #whiskey receives 638 likes and 60 comments.

Is #whiskey a good hashtag to use?

#whiskey has a competition score of 100/100 (very high) and a reach score of 44/100. This is a competitive hashtag — best used alongside smaller, niche-specific tags.

What hashtags go well with #whiskey?

The best hashtags to use with #whiskey include: #wine, #drinks, #singlemalt, #whiskeygram, #whiskylover. Using a mix of related hashtags helps you reach a wider audience while staying relevant to your content.

Editorial transparency: This article was drafted with AI assistance using IQ Hashtags' internal platform data and research, then reviewed and edited for accuracy by Ewa Suwińska, Editorial Lead at IQ Hashtags. Last reviewed: 2026-06-22. Learn about our editorial process →

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