Kirk Miller

Currently InsideHook’s longest-serving resident at 10+ years, Sr. Lifestyle Editor Kirk Miller has been toiling away for decades (literally) as a writer and editor in New York. His love affair with journalism began at the University of Michigan, where he quickly realized interviewing bands for the Michigan Daily was far more fun than whatever his Political Science degree would eventually bring.

After a move to New York, Kirk has amassed an impressive CV at publications both respected and forgotten. His full-time editor roles include years at Rolling Stone and Stuff (RIP); an Editor-in-Chief position at CO-ED (where he interviewed everyone from Jennifer Garner to Jeb Bush); and a five-year stint as the lead editor at Metromix New York, which is where his love affair of drinks culture truly flourished.

Kirk has also written for Time Out, Spin, Maxim, Entertainment Weekly, Revolver and also dozens of publications and websites that no longer exist. Best interview? Obviously Dave Grohl.

After years as InsideHook's Nation Editor and Managing Editor, Kirk's current role has him focusing on the worlds of alcohol and technology (with a few dashes of pop culture and travel). He will probably never leave NYC, the best and most annoying city in the world.

All Articles From Kirk Miller
A package of Horse Soldier "Liberty" bourbon on a table

This Whiskey Brand’s Patriotism Is Loud, But the Bourbon Speaks for Itself

Behind Horse Soldier's military roots and unmistakable love of country is a team singularly focused on making great whiskey

The Brown Buffalo 21L Conceal Pack

Review: Brown Buffalo’s Conceal Pack Is Both Special Forces and Commute-Worthy

Incredibly durable and lightweight, this backpack is built for rough commutes and two-day adventures

Buchanan's

Yes, You Can Get Great Scotch for Less Than $50. The Pros Swear by These Bottles.

More than a dozen bartenders and whisky experts make their value picks

The five bottles in the Buffalo Trace Prohibition Collection #3

To Your Health: Sip This 140-Proof "Medicinal" Whiskey

A tribute to the legal “medicinal” whiskeys of the early 20th century

Interior of Death & Co. bar in NYC before opening

What Really Happens at Your Favorite Cocktail Bar in the Hours Before Opening

From morning prep to last-second emergencies, a day in the life of Death & Co

The lobby at the Trail Hotel in Bardstown

We Stayed (and Drank) in the World’s First Bourbon-Themed Luxury Hotel

The Trail Hotel in Bardstown might seem like the Disneyland of bourbon, but it's more of a modestly upscale homage to whiskey

Fans react during a watch party for a FIFA World Cup 2026 round of 16 match between France and Paraguay at Lion Sports Bar on July 4, 2026 in Philadelphia

Is the World Cup Saving the Drinks Industry?

Based on some recent numbers, bars are doing incredibly well

Viome Full Body Intelligence Test

What’s the Ideal Path to Improved Gut Health?

An at-home test promises health insights and personalized supplements. But does Viome deliver on its promises?

Tequila Ocho co-founder Carlos Camarena in an agave field

Carlos Camarena Crafted a Perfect Tequila. Here’s Why He’ll Never Make It Again.

The bottle of Tequila Ocho you buy today will taste different next year, and for good reason

A bottle of Torabhaig Taigh whiskey and a glass of whiskey on a table indoors

Torabhaig Taigh Is Your Gateway Peated Whisky

The upstart Isle of Skye distillery delivers an elegantly smoky expression at an affordable price

Tales of the Cocktail Executive Director Charlotte Voisey making a drink on a bar

Forget Mardi Gras, New Orlean's Biggest Party of the Year is Next Week

TOTC Executive Director Charlotte Voisey highlights what’s new at the drinks world’s most important gathering

Three whiskey bottles in front of stars and stripes

The Best New Whiskeys to Drink This July 

A special list devoted to American whiskeys to celebrate our country’s 250th anniversary, including bottles from Old Forester, Heaven Hill and Russell’s Reserve

Several people's hands over a table holding glasses of whiskey, with a bottle of Chicken Cock Old Glory whiskey on the table.

Are Blended Spirits the Next Big Thing in Whiskey?

Forget the finishing barrels. These bourbons, ryes and single malts are integrated with other spirits, creating unique flavors.

Two bottles of Shang whiskey on a grey background, with shadows

Shāng Wants to Create a New Category of Whiskey

This is what happens when baijiu, the world’s most popular spirit, lands in bourbon country

Whiskey winners at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition 2026

The Best American Whiskeys of 2026 (That You Don’t Know)

This year’s Best in Class awardees at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition included plenty of obscure craft whiskey producers

a black and white illustration of 18th-century men around a table drinking

This Is What American Whiskey Was Like 250 Years Ago

A boozy rebuke of the British, our whiskey was unaged, rye-based and often diluted in a punch, according to historians