The year delivered a lot of unexpected changes, both personally and professionally. For the first time since I started working with Illinois News Joint, I reviewed fewer products this year than the year before. Industry progress marched on as more … Continue reading →
One of the categories lacking real depth in the Illinois market is chocolate. While there are a handful of companies working the confection, the specialty processing required keeps many producers away. Craft infuser Zoi has recently hit the market with … Continue reading →
True integration of cannabis into society requires novel, discreet approaches. Vibations is meeting this need with a line of cannabis-infused electrolyte drink mixes, adding some interesting variety to dispensary shelves. I recently picked up a pack of Vibations’ Pomegranate Blueberry … Continue reading →
There are more innovative cannabis consumption methods available now than ever before, but I must admit I’ve been obsessed lately with the liquid shot. Daze Off recently entered this category through the label’s Taste Buds imprint. I recently picked up … Continue reading →
The single-serving, high-dose format has had a banner year with multiple brands releasing variations on the trend. Kanha has maintained its presence in the market by staying on top of rising trends. I recently picked up Kanha’s new Strawberry and … Continue reading →
As the wellness-focused portion of the cannabis market has progressed, minor cannabinoids have become increasingly important to many consumers. The new Ascend label Effin’ Edibles has released a line of gummies with specialized minor cannabinoid formulas targeting specific effect profiles. … Continue reading →
As mentioned in several reviews, I prefer rosin-infused gummies for my chronic muscle and joint pain, so I picked up the Mango Rosin Fruit Chew from a relatively new brand in Illinois, Spinello.
Continue reading →Michael has curated a “Favorite Finds” list each of the last two years, but I’ve never put together a list of my favorite Illinois products. My Favorite Finds list, though, would mostly highlight medical products, starting with Kanha’s infused Rosin … Continue reading →
Doctor C has been producing 100mg high-dose gummies for more than a year. I prefer eating one gummy at a time instead of seven or eight, so when I noticed Doc C’s Jemmy Deuce ratio gummies, I picked up a … Continue reading →
After reviewing the Mighty Rayne Blueberry and Pineapple Gummies by Realeaf Botanicals, I decided to sample the brand’s variety pack of Sour Power Rayne Drops.
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