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
A scene from "It's a Wonderful Life," a Christmas staple that the FBI did in fact investigate as part of a larger dive into Communist propaganda

Did the FBI Once Consider "It's a Wonderful Life" Communist Propaganda?

Turns out that oft-reported story is a little more complicated, but true enough

Carrie-Anne Moss and Keanu Reeves in "The Matrix Resurrections"

“The Matrix Resurrections” Is a Surprisingly Fun Commentary on Its Own Existence

How revisiting (almost) everything that made the original 1999 film great feels rather cathartic in 2021

A blue Apple Watch Series 7 smart watch, now on sale at Amazon

The Apple Watch Series 7 Is on Sale and Available Before Christmas

Right now three different styles of the popular smartwatch are up to $60 off at Amazon

A bottle of Knob Creek 15 Year Bourbon

Review: Knob Creek 15 Is an Extra-Aged Beauty

The distillery’s biggest age statement release is an ideal winter sipper

Photo from the top of my apartment complex in Brickell, Miami, Florida. Miami was one of five Florida cities to make the list of biggest one-bedroom apartment rental increases in 2021.

The Biggest Increase in One-Bedroom Rents Happened in This State

While New York remains prohibitively expensive, one state had five of the top 10 one-bedroom rental increases in 2021

A bottle and a glass of Four Roses Small Batch 2021 Release Barrel Strength

Why Four Roses Is Our Distillery of the Year

A bourbon legacy forges a unique path in the face of wild growth and expectations.

Two mini kegs from Bell's Brewery, one of the first craft breweries to embrace the five-liter beer dispenser

Why Craft Breweries Are Finally Embracing Mini Kegs

They're suddenly cool and collectible in our COVID era, but some obstacles remain for making these five-liter beer dispensers the new norm

A traditional Scottish cup, a quaich, with a dram of single malt whiskey.

The Secret Drinking Society That's Basically Akin to “Whisky Knighthood”

Meet the Keepers of the Quaich, the people preserving and honoring Scotch whisky

Bose QuietComfort 45 headphones in white. An array of Bose gear is up to 30% off before Christmas.

5 Bose Deals You Can Still Shop With Guaranteed Christmas Delivery

Headphones, earbuds and speakers are up to 30% off with free two-day shipping

A bottle of Cider Cask Rye from Hudson Whiskey on top of barrels. The release is part of a new trend for whiskey brands to release ryes that have undergone secondary maturations

The Best Whiskey Trend of 2021? Pairing Ryes With Unique Casks.

How extra time finishing in wine, rum and even apple cider barrels is transforming rye

Ben Affleck and Tye Sheridan in "The Tender Bar"

Review: “The Tender Bar” Offers a Dry Ride to Adulthood

J.R. Moehringer's poetic memoir of growing up in a bar is lost in George Clooney's big-screen adaptation

Pappy Van Winkle bottles at Eight Row Flint, where pours are served at cost for one day in December

Why a Houston Bar Is Serving Pappy Van Winkle at Cost

For one day, Eight Row Flint wants you to simply enjoy a good whiskey without mortgaging your home

A man holding a martini in a smoky jazz nightclub. The Smoky Martini is an actual drink, though it usually doesn't contain olives.

The Tiny Hack That Will Greatly Improve Your Gin Martinis

Gin, meet Scotch. And maybe hold the vermouth. We're having a Smoky Martini.

Bottles of Sagamore Spirit Bottled in Bond Rye

Review: Sagamore Spirit Hits a Sweet Spot With Its First Bottled-in-Bond Rye

Showcasing their own product for the first time, this Maryland rye is bold and beautiful

stock photo of Young Asian woman logging in to her laptop and holding smartphone on hand with a security key lock icon on the screen, sitting in the living room at cozy home. Password security for corporations was recently called out by Dashlane.

These Companies Had the Worst and Dumbest Password Breaches in 2021

Facebook, Ticketmaster and a surprising number of tech and security firms were hacked or leaked sensitive information

Assortment of jams on grey background with copy space. Top view. Jam is an easy hack for cocktails, according to Death & Co's Alex Day.

The Best Ingredient for Your Home Bar Is Hiding in Your Kitchen Cabinet

Jam is a quick and simple way to elevate your cocktails, according to Death & Co’s Alex Day