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
Two bottles of Double Dutch Indian Tonic Water on a table near a glass

For Cocktails, Your Mixers Are Just as Important as Your Booze

How new companies specializing in tonics, syrups and garnishes are elevating at-home cocktail culture

Four whisky-based food items

Six Great Food Products Crafted From Whiskey

Hot sauce, ice cream, maple syrup and something called Modjeskas, all infused with the best characteristics of your favorite brown spirit

Several bottles of Au Vodka, the second most popular spirits brand online according to a new study

How Have We Never Heard of the Second Most Popular Spirits Brand on the Internet?

Started in Wales and not available widely in the U.S., Au Vodka is reportedly more famous than Captain Morgan and Smirnoff

an android alone at a bar drinking whiskey. A new robot "e-nose" has been created that can help identify different whisky brands.

A Robot Nose Can Identify Whisky With 95% Accuracy

The NOS.E machine may help the whisky industry fight counterfeiters and improve quality

A man in a towel holding the Trimmer by Meridian, an electric shaver for "down there"

Review: Going Below the Belt With Meridian’s Trimmer

How this slick device keeps you follically maintained “down there”

A man itching his feet in bed -- "smelly foot" is an adjective to describe a flavoring agent that people across the world described as the most unpleasant

This Is the Most Unpleasant Odor in the World, According to Everyone

A new science study suggests we have universal likes and dislikes when it comes to smells

The three new bottles from The Last Drop Distillers, curators and blenders of rare spirits

Review: The Last Drop Redefines Rare and Extra-Aged Spirits

Their latest releases include a cask from Scotland’s oldest distillery, a unicorn Japanese whisky blend and a 70-year-old Cognac

Mixed martial arts fighter Conor McGregor leaves Brooklyn Supreme court in New York on June 14, 2018, after his hearing stemming from his April attack on a bus at Barclays Center. McGregor's whiskey brand Proper No. Twelve continues to rise in sales even during the fighter's on-going legal issues.

Proper No. Twelve Is America’s Fastest Growing Whiskey Brand, And That’s a Problem

Amidst ongoing legal problems, Conor McGregor's continued association with the Irish whiskey isn't going to help the category at large

A pair of MW65 headphones from Master & Dynamic, now on sale through April 13th

Audiophile Alert: Master & Dynamic Is Taking 25% Off Sitewide

Handsome headphones and sporty earbuds are part of the premium audio brand's Friends & Family sale

a bottle of Avión Reserva Cristalino, in shadows

Avión Reserva Cristalino Elevates a Controversial Tequila Category

Instead of stripping out flavors, this crystal clear expression brings out the best in agave

Carry on bags are seen entering the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) new 3-D scanner at the Miami International Airport. new versions of these machines are slowing down security lines at some airports.

This Is Why Airport Security Just Got Much Slower

TSA's new 3-D scanners offer up better security measures and some benefits to travelers, but they're not helping you get to your gate faster

four bottles of whisky released on or near April 2022

The Best New Whiskeys to Drink This April

Including an accidental Ardbeg masterpiece, Basil Hayden’s subtly smoky newcomer and an under-$30 surprise from Oregon

Portrait of American fantasy author Brandon Sanderson taken on June 3, 2011.

How This Fantasy Author Just Broke Every Kickstarter Record

Brandon Sanderson's "Surprise! Four Secret Novels" crowdfunding campaign raised a record-shattering $41.7 million

Nicolas Cage playing Nick Cage in "The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent"

The Best Movies, TV, Books and Music for April

Nicolas Cage plays his best, weird self. Plus, “Barry” finally returns.

Brett Barish, CEO of Sovereign Brands

Q&A: Brett Berish Is the Rick Rubin of the Drinks World

How the unconventional CEO of Sovereign Brands is reshaping the booze industry, from hip-hop alliances to blue sparkling wines

A man wearing the Dyson Zone, a new hybrid of headphones and a portable air purifier

Dyson Swears Its New Combo Headphones+Air Purifier Is Not a Joke — But It Should Be

The Dyson Zone: Real-life wearable air filter or Bane-inspired April Fool's joke?