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

The Drinking Culture of Scotland

It's more than just whisky (but there's lots of that, too)

The Best New Whiskeys to Drink This November 

From an upstart $50 Irish whiskey to a $35,000 Hibiki 40-year-old, we’ve got a whisk(e)y for you

We Chatted With Matthew and Camila McConaughey About Making Tequila Fun Again

The star couple’s Pantalones Organic Tequila turns one this week

Old Elk Expertly Combines Wheat Whiskey and Cask Finishes

The Colorado distillery is marrying its two greatest strengths in two new releases

This Might Be Your Best Chance to Own a Profitable Whiskey Brand

While the whiskey makers remain a secret, there's a lot of speculation behind a Whiskey Row property and brand that's up for auction

Review: Manojo Will Get You to Love Mezcal

The new brand from chef Enrique Olvera accentuates all the good in an often misunderstood spirits category

This Is the Secret Behind the World’s Best Bar of 2024

Handshake Speakeasy in Mexico City is hard to find but well worth the effort

Review: Johnnie Walker Gets the Après Ski Treatment

Blue Label Ice Chalet takes its blend from some of Scotland’s highest (and coldest) distilleries

Make Your Kitchen More Useful With This W&P Sale

Reusable, handsome kitchen wares are up to 40% off

Bill Eburn Is a Whiskey Lover’s Best Friend

On his YouTube channel, the Whiskey Dictionary, Eburn breaks down brown spirits for novices and nerds alike

The YouTube Guide to Whiskey

It’s thankfully so much more than old dudes discussing their favorite bottles

The US Booze Industry Is Not Doing Well

New data shows domestic wine and spirits sales are falling hard

Revisiting the Classics: Elijah Craig Small Batch

Named after a whiskey pioneer, this brand helped launch the idea of small batch bourbon

How YouTube Enriches My “Alien” Fandom

Hundreds of online hours dissecting the franchise has only made it better (yes, even “Prometheus”)

5 Great New Takes on the Old Fashioned That Won’t Offend Your Father

Simple alterations with coffee, honey, rum, salt or even curry can transform a classic cocktail

The YouTube Guide to Cocktails

The six essential channels every home bartender should know, whether you want to upgrade the classics, learn some history or make a drink that pairs well with “Fallout”