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
best american whiskey

The Best American Whiskeys of 2023 (That Aren’t Bourbon or Rye)

These are the best bottles of the year, handpicked by our drinks editor

Mark Reynier of Waterford whisky and Renegade rum

Why Mark Reynier Is Our Spirits Producer of 2023 

The former Bruichladdich head is reshaping how we think about whisky and rum with his brands Waterford and Renegade

Knob Creek 12

Revisiting the Classics: Knob Creek 12 Is an Ideal Bourbon

Kicking off a new series that provides a fresh perspective on classic spirits

A woman preparing cocktails behind a bar, front view. Bacardi's latest Cocktail Trends Report suggests what we'll be consuming in 2024.

We’ll All Be Drinking More Limited-Edition Spirits in 2024

A “less but better” approach is taking hold in the drinks world. Other forecasted trends include improved no/low-alcohol options and an interest in “European flavors.”

Five our favorite whiskeys for December 2023

The Best New Whiskeys to Drink This December

Bardstown and Starward embrace beer cask maturation. Plus, new releases from Dewar’s, WhistlePig, Westward and more.

A bottle of Old Elk Cigar Cut on a pile of tobacco and cigars. Cigar cut or cigar blends are becoming popular in whiskey.

What Is Cigar Blend Whiskey?

The labels Cigar Cut or Cigar Blend are becoming more noticeable in the spirits industry

The Iron Claw cast

The Best Movies, TV and Music for December

Will “The Iron Claw” be the year’s best film? Plus, the final season of “Letterkenny.”

Jonny Fowle, Sotheby's global head of spirits, with The Macallan Adami 1926 at a recent auction.

Is the Rare Whisky Auction Market Flattening Out?

A new report suggests value is decreasing in fine and rare whiskies sold at auction

Whiskey with ice in crystal glass on wood table. Many rye whiskies take on a regional characteristic.

What Are the Regional Styles of American Rye Whiskey?

Some distilleries still root their whiskey in provenance and history, but the regional designations may be fading into the past

A display inside the Suntory Yamazaki distillery. Suntory just announced major price increases on many of its whiskies.

Why the Price of Your Favorite Japanese Whisky May Soon Double

Suntory just announced some major price increases, citing demand and inflation

Kentucky Owl Maighstir

Review: Kentucky Owl’s Maighstir Brings Scotland to Bourbon Country

This limited-edition whiskey takes its cue from across the pond

A pizza going into the Ooni Karu 16 Multi-Fuel Pizza Oven, now on sale for Black Friday

Ooni’s Taking 30% Off Their Excellent Portable Pizza Ovens for Black Friday

Make an artisanal pie year-round for under $250

JBL Authentics 300, a new wifi speaker from JBL

Review: JBL Authentics 300 Sounds (Almost) as Good as It Looks

The retro-inspired wifi speaker wins on portability and style

The banner and crowd from WhiskyFest 2023, held in November in NYC

The 6 Best Things We Tried at WhiskyFest

The 2023 edition of Whisky Advocate’s annual spirits fete featured a ton of distillery exclusives and up-and-coming brands

A person wearing Bose headphones, close-up. Bose's Black Friday sale has started early

Save Up to 40% Off at Bose During Its Black Friday Sale

Grab big discounts on speakers, headphones, earbuds, soundbars and a host of other world-class audio gear

A close-up of the Delta Pique Polo, now on sale at Rhone during its Black Friday sale

Take 25% Off During Rhone’s Black Friday Sale

Grab deals sitewide on workout gear and everyday wardrobe staples