“Thirty % Plus THC” review series is a tongue-and-cheek series showcasing the pursuit for higher THC and how much THC levels have increased in the last couple decade.
Review: Black Velvet by Kaviar
It’s been a while since we added to our “Work Sativa” and “30%+ THC” review series, so I was surprised to find a strain that fit both categories. Black Velvet from Kaviar is an old-school sativa with sky-high test numbers. … Continue reading →
Review: Smackerz by One Day
The Illinois cannabis market is already shaping up for growth in 2024. Every time I pull up dispensary menus, another craft producer seems to finally come online. One Day is one of the latest craft licensees to get flower to … Continue reading →
Review: Hashburger by Belushi’s Farm
While tons of cannabis labels attempt to evoke a sense of nostalgia, few really hit the target. The Blues Brothers Greatest Hits label by Belushi’s Farm takes a shortcut to nostalgia by using the instantly recognizable faces of The Blues … Continue reading →
Review: Daily Grapes by NEZ
Great growers know each strain has its own special needs and desires required to create the best expression possible. I find it reassuring when a company focuses on just a handful of cultivars. More attention means better quality. NEZ has … Continue reading →
Review: Lusty Lady by Kaviar
As the cannabis industry matures and starts to take itself more seriously, one area that I hope never gets too “grown up” is the tendency for breeders to still have fun when naming strains. I recently chuckled when I stopped … Continue reading →
Illinois 2023 cannabis products ‘Favorite Finds’
While I’ve been reviewing cannabis products on and off for more than 3 years, 2023 was the true Year One for me, the first year I took my reviewing “full time.” In the 11 months since I started as Chief … Continue reading →
Review: Don Shula by nuEra
After a couple years covering the product space in the Illinois market, it’s easy to tell which strains are cultivator’s darlings. Don Shula from nuEra, which has been featured at multiple events and is the label’s sole entry in the … Continue reading →
Review: Jet Fuel by 93 Boyz
I’ve often written about the power of genetic lineages as a way to connect with strains that work for personal needs. That was what attracted me to 93 Boyz’ entry for the High Times Sativa Flower Cannabis Cup, Jet Fuel, … Continue reading →
Review: Yum Yum by Verano
While I’ve become firmly planted in my belief that cannabis is an extremely complex plant and the real secrets to the effects go far beyond simple terpenes and cannabinoids, I’m still fascinated by the consumer fixation with THC. Any budtender … Continue reading →
Review: Grandi Guava by Revolution
It’s a true vote of confidence when breeders not only put their name behind a strain but also put their name on it. Grandi Guava is Grandiflora Genetics’ in-house gem that carries its reputation. Revolution Cannabis recently dropped the strain … Continue reading →