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Review: Quick Hit Silicone Dugout by Waxmaid
My first paraphernalia purchase was during my first semester of college, 1992. Mattoon, Illinois, had a tattoo shop on Broadway named Toad’s that also sold smoke paraphernalia. I bought a wooden dugout that came with a brass hitter. I lost … Continue reading →
Review: Pillow Factory, The H.O.G., and Sherbet Pre-Rolls by NuEra
I’m not saying that when I walk into my registered dispensary the employees blurt out my name as if I’m Norm Peterson from Cheers (look it up, pups). But most of the employees at NuEra Urbana know my first name, … Continue reading →
Review: GG#4 Budder and Blueberry Clementine Sauce by Revolution
I’m pleased to introduce to our concentrate review series two High Times Illinois Cannabis Cup entries: Gorilla Glue #4 Budder and Blueberry Clementine Sauce by Revolution Craft. Of course, the GG#4 Budder took top prize for Best Concentrates, but again, … Continue reading →
“Work Weed” Review: Red Line Haze and Rollins by Cresco Labs
Out of the Illinois cultivators, Cresco Labs has the most high-energy sativa strains on the market. Two of those strains were entered into the Illinois Cannabis Cup. One of them, Red Line Haze, took third place for Best Sativa Flower. … Continue reading →
Strain Review: Ain’t One by Bedford Grow
I know two types of weed smokers. Smokers who want to know everything they can about the strain they’re smoking. And smokers who just want to smoke the damn weed and let the effects speak for themselves. I used to … Continue reading →
“Work Weed” Review: Turbo Lemon Cake by Revolution
For this review, I’ll just jump the gun and say that Turbo Lemon Cake by Revolution is not a “Work Weed” that allows me to sit at a desk with focus and no crash. But it’s a damn good sativa-dominant … Continue reading →
Review: SkyBlue Vapor™ Deluxe Pen Kit
I enjoy reviewing boxes, kits, and products that come in sets. There’s a comfort knowing I don’t have to buy extra plugins, adapters, or any other accessories pieces to make the product work. I prefer to be able to charge … Continue reading →
Review: Chocolate Pennies, Brownie Pops, and CO2 Oil by SCCS
One Illinois cultivator I don’t review enough is Shelby County Community Services. SCCS does not have million dollar marketing campaigns, elaborate media posts, fancy packaging, or intergraded retail shops pushing national brands. And it’s refreshing. What SCCS does have, however, … Continue reading →
Review: The Comet eRig by Ooze
The main reason I was slow in getting into concentrates was because I didn’t want to handle a glass rig and a torch while completely blown out. Also, I don’t get to smoke with others very often, and while at … Continue reading →
Review: Colombian Haze Live Resin by IESO
Pleased to introduce a new Illinois brand to our concentrate reviews: Colombian Haze Live Resin by IESO. This concentrate, a hybrid cross between Colombian Gold and Thai Haze, was actually IESO’s entry into Cannabis Cup Awards. This batch came in … Continue reading →