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

This Japanese Whisky Distillery Is Offering Serious Luxury Perks for Cask Owners

Ontake Distillery features a private golf course, hot spring baths and omakase-style dining

Bardstown Embraces Mizunara in Its Latest Experimental Whiskey

The rare Japanese oak brilliantly transforms a blend of bourbon and rye whiskeys

Q&A: How Did This Rap Duo Create a Canned Cocktail That's Actually Good?

Juice Runners is a worthy addition to the hip-hop duo’s creative universe

What Happens After a Whisky Cask Investment Company Goes Under?

The recent shutdown of Cask 88 and Braeburn caused a panic, but there is good news

Review: Weller Introduces Two Extra-Aged Wheated Whiskeys

Weller Millennium returns and a new 18-year-old expression takes the crown as the brand’s oldest age-stated bottle

The Best New Whiskeys to Drink This August 

Including new releases from Jefferson’s, The Macallan and Sazerac

Gail Simmons Created the Ideal Whiskey Cocktail for Summer

The "Top Chef" judge teamed up with Old Fitzgerald to craft the Honey Bramble Smash. Here's how to make it.

Four Roses Goes All in on Single Barrels

You can now dive into the bourbon distillery’s 10 recipes, one at a time

The 6 Biggest Drinking Trends to Look for in 2026

Lychee Martinis, indie spirits and sours are back

Patrón Is Running a Clever Campaign for Additive-Free Tequila

“Censored Truth” is a workaround that shouldn’t be necessary

This Chicago Bar Won Big at Tales of the Cocktail

The Japanese dining bar Kumiko took home two major awards, including World's Best Bar

The Best Martinis in the World, According to Simon Ford

The founder of Fords Gin offers a global Martini itinerary

The Oldest Single Malt Scotch Ever Is About to Go on Sale

Gordon & MacPhail will release an 85-year-old expression sourced from the Glenlivet in November

Review: Sony’s New Headphones Are Predictably Great

If you own a previous pair of Sony’s WH-1000XM headphones, do you need the $450 XM6 upgrade?

Redemption’s 18-Year-Old Bourbon Doesn’t Show Its Age

Matured unusually long for a bourbon, this is a surprisingly balanced and fruitful endeavor

Is Estate Whiskey the Next Big Thing?

Jeptha Creed and the rise of grain-to-glass whiskey