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
Simon Ford of Fords Gin in front the Thames Distillery

The Potential Resurgence of Gin Goes Through Simon Ford

A gin traditionalist, the drinks vet keeps hope alive for a gin renaissance

JLab HEAR earbuds in beige, next to a phone with the JLab app

Review: Did JLab Create a Cheaper Alternative to the AirPod Pro’s Hearing Aid Feature?

The audio brand’s $100 HEAR earbuds are built for music and hearing enhancement

Virginia Distillery Co. Blue Ridge Select

American Single Malt Whiskey Is Officially a Drinks Category. Now What?

Unraveling an exciting new whiskey category — and what it means for consumers

Illustration of a man at a bar alone

The Booze Industry Took a Big Hit in 2024

Flat sales, distillery closings and the threat of tariffs loom — is there any hope?

Isle of Harris distillery

This Is What Scotland Awarded as Its Best Distillery

The Scottish Whisky Awards recently honored whisky newcomer Isle of Harris with three major accolades. We tested them out.

Harriet Dyer and Patrick Brammall (and Zak, the dog, as Colin) in "Colin From Accounts."

“Colin From Accounts” and the Joys of Second-Tier Streaming 

All of my favorite shows reside outside the Netflix, Prime Video and Disney trifecta — and yours could too, if you took a chance

Some of our favorite whiskeys from December 2024

The Best New Whiskeys to Drink This December 

Including new releases from Uncle Nearest, Angel’s Envy and Lost Lantern

A close-up of Weber Ranch vodka and a cocktail

Weber Ranch Wants to Redefine Vodka Through Agave

How a tequila veteran is disrupting a huge (but often boring) spirits category

Tech gift guide items

The 22 Best Tech Gifts to Give This Christmas

From headphones to consoles, these are the best tech gifts this holiday season

Master Sommelier Emily Wines hosts a MasterClass about wine

This Master Sommelier Is Going to Save Your Holiday Gatherings

Emily Wines (real name!) has some great bottle picks for Thanksgiving and the rest of the festive season

The Brother Justus whiskey lineup

Why Brother Justus Is the Most Interesting Whiskey in America

Nobody has a backstory quite like this — or a cold-peated whiskey

GoveeLife Smart Countertop Ice Maker 1s on a counter with drinks

Review: Do You Need a Smart Ice Maker?

GoveeLife’s newest countertop appliance offers voice controls and a cool scheduling app — but is it necessary?

Six bottles of whiskey for a special occasion

6 Special Occasion Whiskies for Celebrating the Holidays 

Matching your end-of-year celebration with the perfect bottle

The Drinking Culture of Ireland

The Drinking Culture of Ireland

It's so much more than whiskey and Guinness (but there's lots of that, too)

four small batch whiskey releases from the James B. Beam Distilling Co.

Review: Baker’s, Booker’s and Little Book Bourbons, Explained

Tasting the new small-batch releases from James B. Beam Distilling Co., and a revived Knob Creek as well

Jonathan Adler of Shinji's, one of the participating bars the first New York Bartender Week

How to Celebrate New York Bartender Week

Our picks for what to drink during the weeklong celebration of all things NY