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 man wears signs informing people that they cannot drink alcohol in the Olympic Stadium, on July 8, 2021 in Tokyo, Japan. Japans Prime Minister, Yoshihide Suga, has announced a fourth state of emergency for Tokyo which will run throughout the Olympic Games and remain in place until August 22nd. The countrys capital has seen an increase in coronavirus cases with 920 infections registered yesterday, up from 714 last week and the highest figure since May 13th.

Why Countries Are Still Banning Alcohol as a COVID-19 Safety Measure

The reasons behind recent boozy prohibitions in Japan and South Africa are vastly different

Statue of Alma Mater at Columbia University, New York. Graduate film students there are facing student loan debts that far outweigh their initial post-graduate earnings.

If You're Worried About Debt, This Is the Master's Degree to Avoid

Early career earnings for graduates from elite universities often fail to keep up with federal student loans

Charlotte Ritchie and Mae Martin from the Netflix series "Feel Good"

It Only Lasted 12 Episodes, But "Feel Good" Was the Best Show on Netflix

Don't overlook Mae Martin's brilliant, funny and semi-autobiographical comedy

Bonfire Cooking Bundle from Solo Stove, now available for pre-order

Solo Stove Just Added a Cast-Iron Grill and Hub (and It's on Sale)

Preorders for these clever grill accessories are up to 35% off

A close-up of the Whiskarita, only the fifth cocktail to grab a trademark,

Meet the Whiskarita, Only the Fifth Cocktail to Be Trademarked

How a new-make whiskey take on a tequila-based classic got legal recognition

A stock photo of bourbon barrels from Kentucky. Rare bourbon prices have skyrocketed in the last year.

The World's Most Expensive Bourbons Have One Thing in Common

Rare releases from Old Rip Van Winkle, Colonel EH Taylor, Michter's and other distilleries are seeing "mind-boggling price hikes"

Vince Griffith Chino Pants, part of a larger chinos sale at Nordstrom Rack

Nordstrom Rack Is Selling High-End Chinos for as Little as $20

Get versatile and colorful pants from Bonobos, J.Crew, Vince and more at up to 76% off

Moet Hennessy sparkling wines on sale in a supermarket. On July 2, 2021, President Vladimir Putin signed a new law allowing the term champagne to be used only for the sparkling wines produced in Russia and requiring all non-Russian producers, including the French, to add the sparkling wine label on the back of the bottles delivered to Russia. The French champagne maker Moet Hennessy suspended deliveries to Russia due to the new law, though later agreeing to add the sparkling wine label and to resume deliveries in compliance with Russias new legislation.

In Russia, Champagne Is Going to Take on a Controversial New Meaning

A new law will ignore the geographic boundaries of France's most famous wine export

United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi International Airport, onboard cabin economy class Etihad Airways flight girl sleeping feet dangling.

Why the World’s Most Expensive Economy Seat Costs $30K

A non-direct 44-hour trip from London to Sydney is currently going for more than $32,000

The JBL Charge 4, now on sale, is waterproof and is available in multiple colors. I

Portable JBL Speakers Are Up to $100 Off at Woot

You have one day to get the party started with an array of poolside audio gear

Mal Bien, an uncertified mezcal available at Gracias Madre in West Hollywood

A Brief Guide to the Semi-Underground World of Uncertified Mezcal

Why you should seek out these hard-to-find (but legal!) agave spirits

Westward Distillery

It’s Time to Embrace American Single Malt, the Spirits World’s Newest Category

Here's everything you need to know, including our favorite bottles

Kilchoman Machir Bay Cask Strength, the winner of the 2021 Ultimate Spirits Challenge

This Is the Best Scotch of 2021, According to the Ultimate Spirits Challenge

The Islay single malt was the highest-scoring spirit overall in the annual drinks competition

Teeling Whiskey Distillery

The 12 Urban Distilleries You Need to Visit

Rooftop tastings, distillery-only expressions and blending classes await

Mike Minogue as Officer Minoque, Extraterrestrial Flora, Karen O'Leary as Officer O'Leary in "Wellington Paranormal"

The Best Movies, TV, Books and Music for July

Including a “What We Do in the Shadows” spinoff and the year’s best concert film

ecologist Rodrigo Medellin with a bat. He wants to work with tequila distilleries to make them more bat-friendly, which will help both the agave and the bats.

Why It’s Important That Your Tequila Be Labeled “Bat Friendly”

Your agave depends on it, according to ecologist Rodrigo “Bat Man” Medellin