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
Man on floor asking an Amazon Echo device a question. Is this really just Amazon Alexa ads?

Brands Are Now Invading Your Alexa Queries

A new Alexa capability allows sellers to directly provide answers about products on Amazon's voice assistant, potentially blurring the lines between information and advertising

A bottle of Ritual's new probiotic supplement Synbiotic+, as well as what the daily pills look like

Review: Ritual’s Synbiotic+ Tackles Gut Health Three Ways

This daily supplement promises more than the typical probiotic. But at what cost?

A photo illustration of a Starbucks logo seen displayed on a smartphone screen. Starbucks is introducing a web3-based loyalty program called Odyssey.

How Starbucks May Actually Get People to Care About NFTs

Launching later this year, Starbucks Odyssey is basically a loyalty program with some semi-hidden Web3 technology

Pink Floyd, (L-R: Nick Mason, Dave Gilmour, Roger Waters and Rick Wright) pose for a publicity shot circa 1973. A half-billion dollar deal for the band's catalog may be in jeopardy.

That Classic Rock Music Catalog Buying Spree May Be Over

Turns out spending hundreds of millions of dollars on old rock songs isn't financially prudent

An example of a passkey request running on a MacBook

The Best New iOS 16 Feature Might Be the Least Publicized

The end of passwords and two-factor authentication seems pretty ideal

Close up of woman's hand using smartphone in the dark, against illuminated city lights. A tech tool called Fog Reveal uses phone data and can be used to circumvent warrants.

Fog Reveal Is a Tech Tool That Allows Police to Circumvent Warrants

Data collected by apps on your phone can be sold and utilized by law enforcement in a way that sidesteps normal search warrant procedures

The Timeless Whisky Collection stands as the highest valued single owner whisky auction ever to take place in the USA

The Highlights From Sotheby’s Record-Breaking Whisky Auction

Advance bidding starts today on a collection that includes 30 bottles exceeding 50 years of age

Little Book Chapter 6: To the Finish bottle and box

Review: Little Book’s Latest Whiskey Experiment Brings an Ideal Smoke

Inspired by his adventures in cooking, Freddie Noe’s Chapter 6: To the Finish is a sweet campfire sipper

With over 200 bacon-forward dishes, "The Bacon Bible" covers every meal, drinks included

This Chef Wrote “The Bacon Bible” — Literally

Peter Sherman thinks bacon works with everything, from cocktails to dessert

Laurene Powell Jobs and Chief Executive Officer of Apple Tim Cook speak onstage during Vox Media's 2022 Code Conference

Why Messaging Between Android Phones and iPhones Won’t Get Better

Apple CEO Tim Cook recently dismissed messaging issues between devices, suggesting that you "buy your mom an iPhone"

A bacon cocktail: a whiskey drink with bacon near a jigger and other mixing utensils. Bacon can be used in a cocktail in more ways than a garnish.

Yes, You Can Add Bacon to Cocktails

And not just as a garnish. Here's how to integrate porky goodness into your drinks.

An empty bar with several beer signs (blurred). The booze industry has had some less-than-stellar numbers recently.

Is the Booze Industry Finally Facing Some Post-Pandemic Setbacks?

Recent data suggests the alcohol marketplace is undergoing some growing pains (conversely, tequila is having a moment)

The new Apple Watch Series 8 and the new Apple Watch SE

The Most Surprising Things We Learned From Apple’s Latest Event

This year, the tech giant is doubling down on safety. And sizing.

Two bottles and two glasses of Cascade Moon 15-Year-Old Barrel Proof, an under 80-proof, whisky-esque spirit

Low-Proof Spirits Are on the Rise

Not quite whiskey or vodka, some bottles skirt the 80-proof standard

Conservative Leadership hopeful Liz Truss and leader of the Scottish Conservative Party Douglas Ross are given a tour by Laura Tolmie, production manager at the BenRiach Distillery on August 16, 2022 in Elgin, Scotland. Liz Truss was accompanied by Douglas Ross, leader of the Scottish Conservatives along with Laura Tolmie of BenRiach

Why Your Favorite Scotch Is About to Get More Expensive

How a U.K. energy crisis, scheduled tax increase and ongoing supply chain issues could lead to a rise in whisky prices

Old Forester Birthday Bourbon

The Best New Whiskeys to Drink This September

Including Old Forester’s best Birthday Bourbon yet, a deconstructed Yamazaki single malt and Barrell's follow-up to its most-awarded release