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 Leatherman Surge, one of the gear brand's best-selling multitools

How Leatherman Became the First Name in Multitools

The Oregon brand created the first-ever pliers-based multitool, and perfected the art with the bestselling Surge

Maika Monroe in "Longlegs"

The Best Movies, TV and Music for July

Nicolas Cage stars in this year’s creepiest film. Plus, is “Cobra Kai” the best show on TV?

five good bottles of overproof tequila

The 12 Best High-Proof Tequilas

How a higher ABV can concentrate and enhance flavor, either for sipping or cocktails

Jim Beam Black Aged 7 Years next to an Old Fashioned

Review: Jim Beam Black Has Undergone a Transformation

Now with a 7-year age statement, this $25 bourbon finally found its identity

Several bottles of spirits

The Global Spirits Industry Is Officially “Tumultuous”

A new report by The Spirits Business suggests a rather wide range of good and bad news for larger drinks brands

Savoia Americano Rosso

The 8 Most Interesting Things We Drank at Bar Convent Brooklyn

Highlights from the two-day drinks convention included ocean water whisky, agave vodka and something called “Twisted Cow”

The Defining Quality of Russell’s Reserve Whiskey

The Defining Quality of Russell’s Reserve Whiskey

Distilling legends Jimmy and Eddie Russell craft exceptional bourbons and ryes that defy age

Klaris clear ice machine with a block of clear ice to the side

Does Your Home Bar Really Need a Clear Ice Machine?

After testing out a new (and quite magical) ice maker from Klaris, the answer remains cloudy

Mount Gay The Coffey Still Expression

Review: Mount Gay Embraces a Unique Distillation

The iconic rum brand foregoes the traditional pot still for its latest Master Blender release

The Dalmore 49 Year Old Single Malt Whisky recently sold for $117,000

The Whisky Auction Market Is Struggling

Based on a new report by Noble & Co., the market for rare and fine whiskies has started to drop at an alarming rate

Marshall Major V

Review: Marshall’s Major V Me Made Rethink On-Ear Headphones

Compact and cool, the new retro-styled headset offers wireless charging and 100+ hours of playtime

The distillers behind the 2024 Bardstown Collection

The 2024 Bardstown Collection Is a Whiskey Fan’s Dream

Beam, Lux Row, Heaven Hill and more offer up special one-time releases

The Balvenie A Revelation of Cask and Character hero

The Balvenie Embraces Sherry in Its Latest Stories Release

The Speyside distillery helped invent the idea of cask finishing

Fawn Weaver, founder of Uncle Nearest

How Fawn Weaver Built a Multi-Billion-Dollar Whiskey Brand in Just 7 Years

In her new book "Love & Whiskey," the founder of Uncle Nearest talks about becoming a spirits conglomerate and correcting history

Some of our favorite whiskies of June 2024

The Best New Whiskeys to Drink This June 

Including expressions from Barrell, Basil Hayden, Kavalan, Starward and more

The cast of "St. Elmo's Fire," directed by Joel Schumacher, 1985. Left to right: Rob Lowe, Ally Sheedy, Demi Moore, Emilio Estevez, Mare Winningham, Judd Nelson and Andrew McCarthy.

The Best Movies, TV and Music for June

It's the return of the Brat Pack, thanks to a new documentary by Andrew McCarthy. Plus, "The Bear" is back.