Every Midtown budtender hears the same question on repeat: what actually hits hard and tastes good? Fernway vape products come up constantly in that conversation, and once you understand what goes into each one, it stops feeling like hype. Torches NYC stocks their entire vape and disposable collections, and this guide breaks down exactly why.
Fernway built its name on clean extraction and real, strain-specific terpenes instead of taking shortcuts. That approach turned it into Massachusetts’ top vape brand within its first year on shelves. They have since expanded into New York (and NJ, IL, & MO). Torches NYC carries fresh Fernway vape products at our Midtown Manhattan location on 42nd Street, a short walk from Bryant Park and Grand Central Terminal. Here’s where the brand came from, why our team stocks it, and exactly which Fernway vape products are sitting on our shelves right now. Shop online if you’ve heard enough.
The Fernway Origin Story
Fernway started in Northampton, Massachusetts, in 2018, when David Van Vlierbergen, Liam O’Brien, and Kit Gallan set out to build something better than what the newly legal market was offering. The three friends grew up together, and that history shaped the whole approach: build a product you would actually want to smoke yourself, not just one that sells.
It took over two years of testing hardware and sourcing oil before Fernway launched its first six cartridges in February 2021. The bet paid off fast. Fernway became Massachusetts’ top vape brand within months and later landed a spot on BDSA’s 2022 list of top cannabis brands to watch nationally.
The name traces back to fernweh, a German word for the ache to be somewhere far away. It is the opposite of homesickness. That idea shows up in the packaging, the flavor names, and the whole pitch behind the brand. You can read more about Fernway’s approach directly at Fernway’s website.
Fernway relies on CO2 extraction instead of cheaper solvent methods, which strips out butane and propane residue while keeping real cannabis terpenes intact. No fillers, no cutting agents. That process costs more and takes longer, but it explains why a Fernway vape actually tastes like the strain or flavor printed on the label instead of a vague, generic sweetness.
Why Torches NYC Carries the Brand
Torches NYC does not stock every brand that comes knocking. Our team looks for oil quality, consistent hardware, and products that fit how New Yorkers actually consume cannabis: fast, portable, and potent.
Fernway checks those boxes without the fuss. The disposables slip into a coat pocket for the commute through Grand Central and do not demand a lighter, grinder, rolling tray, or spare battery once you get home. For a Midtown crowd moving between meetings, trains, and everything Times Square throws at you, that convenience matters as much as flavor does.
Our budtenders point regular customers toward Fernway when someone wants a strong, flavorful hit without any guesswork about what is inside. Both disposables also show up in our vaporizer selection next to other top hardware brands, so it is easy to compare potency and price side by side.
What’s on the Shelves Right Now
Fernway’s full catalog spans 510-thread cartridges, all-in-one disposables, and an expanding Live Resin line, and Torches carries it all. Right now, our shelves feature Fernway’s 1g and 2g disposables, with the rest of the lineup rotating through regularly. Every Fernway disposable comes pre-charged and draw-activated, so there is no battery to pair, charge, or lose. Browse Fernway’s full catalog to see everything the brand makes, then check what’s currently in stock at our Midtown Manhattan shop.
Alpine Strawberry (Sativa)
Alpine Strawberry comes from Fernway’s flavor-forward side of the menu rather than a specific strain lineage, and the name says most of what you need to know. Expect a bright, sweet strawberry pull with none of the classic cannabis funk some people try to avoid. Many reach for it when they want a potentially energetic, focused lift rather than something to fade out on.
Granddaddy Purple (Indica)
The Granddaddy Purple strain carries serious pedigree behind the name. Ken Estes popularized the strain in California back in 2003, often described as a cross of Purple Urkle and Big Bud, and it has stayed a go-to indica ever since. Fernway’s 1g disposable leans into sweet grape and berry notes with an earthy finish underneath. It might suit the end of the day more than the middle of it. This explains why regulars often keep one on hand for wind-down nights rather than busy Midtown afternoons.
This 1g disposable from Fernway is part of their Strain Collection meant to honor heritage strains like Blue Dream, Pineapple Express, Granddaddy Purple, and more.
Buy Fernway Vapes in NYC
Torches NYC sits at 12 E 42nd Street, tucked between Bryant Park, Grand Central Terminal, and the edge of Times Square. That location puts a licensed CAURD dispensary within easy reach, whether you are heading home from work, killing time before a train, or making a special trip just for our expansive selection.
Stop in to browse the full lineup in person, where our budtenders can walk you through potency, flavor, and which one fits your day. Short on time? Manhattan delivery brings the freshest Fernway vapes straight to your door. Either way, join our free Rewards Program to start earning points toward your next order.
Fernway earned its shelf space through clean oil, real flavor, and consistency, not flashy hype. Simple. Reliable. Fresh. Built for the city. Come find the one that fits your day at Torches.