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

Everything That Happens When You Order Booze Online

Behind the scenes, it’s a messy and complicated process. That’s where Vista Fulfillment comes in.

Mijenta Tequila’s Symphony Series Rethinks How Barrel Aging Works

Built from wood sourced from four locations, these hybrid casks bring out unique flavors

This French Onion Soup Drink Is Peak Culinary Cocktail 

The inventive Chicago bar Nightcap just debuted a drink inspired by French onion soup, part of a larger culinary cocktail movement

Glengoyne Uses Mizunara Oak to Create the Year’s Best Scotch

A unique, limited-edition expression finally gets a domestic release

The Best New Whiskeys to Drink This April 

Including releases from Elijah Craig, Johnnie Walker and Lagavulin

How to Order a Well Drink That Tastes Great

There’s an art (and a few simple rules) to getting the most out of your happy hour drink

How Green River Became the Best Value Bottle in Bourbon

The Owensboro, KY distillery has an exceptional new full-proof expression for $50

There Are Better Ways to Use Vermouth

Why it deserves a starring role in your drink, as explained by four mixologists

Meet the Judges of The Spill Awards 2026

Over three dozen drinks industry professionals helped us curate our winners

Matchbook Crafts Unusually Awesome Spirits for the World’s Best Bars

Our Distillery of the Year is a Long Island secret (but not for long)

The Best Spirits Bottles of the Year

From bourbon and Scotch to tequila and gin, these expressions are worth seeking out

Midleton’s 50-Year-Old Release Is a Legacy-Defining Spirit

The final chapter of the brand's Very Rare Silent Distillery Collection is worth a taste (if you have $60,000)

A Hotel We Love: Graduate by Hilton Ann Arbor

Yes, you can go back to college again (and it’s more fun as an adult)

The 40 Best Irish Whiskeys for 2026

From sub-$30 bottles on up, there’s an option for every St. Patrick’s Day drinker (or for any other day)

It’s Only March, and This Might Be 2026’s Best Bourbon

Yellowstone is a historic brand with a forgotten legacy. But their new Recollection Series is instantly memorable.