Dispensaries across the nation have cut off the ability to smell the cannabis you’re purchasing before you buy, and in many cases the packaging doesn’t even allow you to see it. It’s more important than ever to have a reliable source of information about the latest strains and brands worth the hype so that you don’t waste your hard-earned cash on weed that smells like hay, edibles that don’t hit, and vapes that leak. That’s where I come in.
Who’s the Gentleman Behind the Toker?
Hey, I’m Joe Tierney, the founder and voice behind Gentleman Toker. I launched this site in 2016, just as Washington, D.C.’s cannabis landscape began evolving under Initiative 71. Over the years, I’ve witnessed—and reported on—everything from underground pop-up events to the rise of gifting storefronts, and now, the city’s expanding medical marijuana program.
My passion for top-tier cannabis has taken me across the country, exploring newly legalized markets to find the best products out there. Along the way, I’ve been fortunate to serve as a celebrity judge for the first-ever National Cannabis Championship in 2022, an incredible honor.
Admittedly, I try to stay away from the drama. I’m old and tired, boss. The reviews here focus on products that I like and perform to my expectations, so that you know what’s worth your money in my seasoned opinion. My focus isn’t on creating bad press for brands I don’t like.
Tried & Trusted
GentlemanToker.com has earned awards from Washingtonian Magazine and Washington City Paper, cementing its reputation as a trusted source for cannabis news and reviews. My work has been featured in major publications, including:
- The Washington Post
- Washingtonian Magazine
- Washington City Paper
- Los Angeles Times
- CBC
- WUSA9
- Reason Magazine
- and many more…