Joesy Whales, co-creator of Gorilla Glue, has died

Joesy Whales, co-breeder of the legendary Original Glue (or GG # 4, or Gorilla Glue) has passed away, leaving behind a legacy laden with THC, terpenes and relaxation.

The genesis of Glue

In 2014, at the age of 63, Joesy and his partner Lone Whatty were working on Diesel and Chem, The result is a powerhouse with a hint of diesel and a chocolate aftertaste. A few lucky accidents led to a triple-cross of Diesel, with Thai Chocolate and a few other genetic heritages.

Legend has it that the first crop of Glue was so resinous that a head stuck to Joesy's phone, just like the Super Glue ads.

Just a few years after its creation, Gorilla Glue became so popular that its creators have attracted the wrath of the brand of the ultra-adhesive «Gorilla Glue» from which they took their name. The variety was then renamed GG4, but will always be remembered as Gorilla Glue.

GG4's THC levels are relatively high, as is its terpene composition. Joesy has sometimes recommended Original Glue for PTSD relief, with some patients reporting that it helped them sleep without nightmares or dreams.

The two breeders have protected their creations to prevent fake varieties from misleading customers. Licensed clones and crosses are grown in several legal markets in the USA, particularly in Washington and Colorado. Royalties on each sale go to GG Strains and the families of the two men. Whatty passed away in 2019.