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
Democratic presidential candidate and current VP Kamala Harris laughing, photo illo of a bottle of wine next to her

Unlike Trump and Biden, Kamala Harris Is No Teetotaler

The presumptive Democratic presidential nominee is a wine enthusiast and former member of the Congressional Wine Caucus

Lost Lantern Summer of Bourbon II

Lost Lantern Is Declaring This the Summer of Bourbon (Again)

The award-winning independent bottler goes all in on exceptional craft bourbon single casks and one multi-distillery blend

Some of the best whiskeys of August 2024

The Best New Whiskeys to Drink This August 

Including expressions from Jack Daniel’s, Knob Creek and Laphroaig

Mr. Black's "Order of the Espresso Martini" party at the historic Hotel Peter & Paul

The 6 Big Takeaways From Tales of the Cocktail 2024

This year marked the return of milk punches and artisanal foam (also, coffee cocktails aren’t going anywhere)

Jabra Elite 8 Active Gen 2

Review: Jabra Drops an Excellent Upgrade to Our Favorite Earbuds

The second-gen versions of the Elite Active 8 and Elite 10 are worth the price

Breville InFizz Fusion in multiple colors

Review: Breville’s InFizz Fusion Aims for Creative Home Bartenders

It’s a handsome machine that’ll carbonate any liquid — yes, including booze

A bottle of Kanosuke Single Malt Japanese Whisky. Here's our review of three of Kanosuke's expressions.

Review: Kanosuke Is Reimagining the Possibilities of Japanese Whisky

A unique microclimate and techniques learned from making shochu inform this new(ish) whisky brand

Interior image from the book "Freezer Door Cocktails" by J.M. Hirsch

The Easiest Cocktail Is the One Waiting in Your Freezer

J.M. Hirsch, author of “Freezer Door Cocktails,” shares the secrets behind his revelatory batched drinks

A speaker at the Tales of the Cocktail Beyond the Bar program

How Beyond the Bar Became a Vital Resource for the Drinks Community

Developed at Tales of the Cocktail, the BTB platform is tackling wellness, substance abuse and mental health issues

Lake Hour at Bar Convent Brooklyn in 2023

How Lake Hour Became a Canned Cocktail Favorite

Credit nostalgia, unique flavor combinations and a hint of celebrity for the rise of this fun RTD

Appleton Estate Hearts Collection 1998 rum, a limited-edition, 100% pot still release

Why You’ll Probably Never Taste Appleton Estate’s Excellent New Rum

The Hearts Collection 1998 release is set to hit store shelves in the U.S. in August

Qrevo Pro on a floor going up on a carpet

Review: Roborock’s Qrevo Pro Is the Most Complete Robot Vacuum

A smart vac and mop ideal for cleaning corners and large spaces

Drinking Guinness in Ireland

The Dead Rabbit Is Now Leading Tours of Ireland

One of the world’s best bars brings a local perspective to the Emerald Isle

Bardstown Bourbon Company rickhouse

The Kentucky Bourbon Trail Just Expanded to 46 Distilleries

It's not as abrupt as it appears

The Heart Release by Maker's Mark

Why Maker’s Mark Brought Back Its Best Bourbon Idea

The Wood Finishing Series made a surprise return this year, and the first release is stellar

Whiskey Roundup July 2024

The Best New Whiskeys to Drink This July

Including cask strength releases from Highland Park and Pinhook. Plus, new bottles from Barrell, Sagamore Spirit and Knob Creek.