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

Bowflex Adjustable Dumbbells Are Down to $349

Replace the equivalent of 15 sets of weights with this versatile workout system

Review: Bruichladdich Made a Rye Whisky

A Scottish rye is a rare thing, and this one offers a unique flavor

This Is the Key to a Perfect Hotel Bar

How Leo Robitschek’s Side Hustle won the Best International Hotel Bar award

“Maximalism” Is the Biggest Booze Trend for 2026

According to Bacardi’s annual report, we’re going big and performative with our drinking

How New York’s 134 Eldridge Street Became the Hub of Modern Cocktail Culture

The home of Milk & Honey and Attaboy celebrates its 25th anniversary this year. Here is their story.

This Is El Tesoro’s Best Tequila Yet

The annual Mundial limited-edition takes its cues from Japanese whisky

Review: Tasting Through The Dalmore’s Latest $44K Whisky Set

How a final maturation in wine casks from Château Mont-Redon shapes this latest luxury collection

Jack Daniel’s Launches 3-Liter Whiskey Bottle — Because Why Not?

It'll be available in the U.S. for the first time since Prohibition

The Best New Whiskeys to Drink This November

Including new releases from Elijah Craig and Laphroaig, plus an 85-year-old Glenlivet

How Westland Survived a Million-Dollar Whiskey Heist

Nearly half of the Seattle whiskey maker’s latest (and possibly best) Garryana expression was taken before its October launch

Why Teeling Worked With Notre Dame on a Whiskey

You don’t have to be a college football fan to appreciate this single malt partnership with the Fighting Irish

What Happens After a Bar Closes?

Dirty Precious was a Brooklyn favorite that shut its doors in August. This is their story.

How 2XO Rethinks a Barrel’s Influence on Whiskey

The Oak Series showcases the cross-section of blending prowess and an unusual second barrel maturation

LALO Elevates High-Proof Tequila 

The up-and-coming brand was just purchased by Tito’s. They also have a new limited-edition high-proof blanco that's worth a sip.

Ranking the 2025 Buffalo Trace Antique Collection

This year’s coveted whiskey series sees a new bottle and a new favorite

How Bar Leone Became the World’s Best Bar

The Hong Kong cocktail den is only two years old, but it just topped The World's 50 Best Bars list