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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
Sometimes, all it takes is one operator to disrupt a stagnant market. Revolution Cannabis has embraced this role in the Illinois legal market, particularly when it comes to community-driven pheno hunts. This concept, seen in states with less developed markets … Continue reading →
Strain names can often function as a time capsule, capturing the cultural trends and influences of the era in which they were created. This is especially true for Joe’s Exotic, a new addition to nuEra’s flower line, which pays homage … Continue reading →
