One of the more interesting strain runs of 2023 was watching as Revolution honed in the Cookies’ genetic lineup with some of the brand’s well-known strains, such as Georgia Pie and Red Velvet. I stopped into Enlightened Mount Prospect and … Continue reading →
While several social equity craft labels have come to market, only a few focus branding on social equity causes. Canna Bella Lux highlights the female roots of the brand, focusing on “celebrating women, wellness & weed.” I recently stopped into … 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 →
One benefit of the new craft grow licensees finally coming online is the addition of new and intriguing genetics to state menus. Oregonix Northern Heights label’s first flower drop is full of new-to-me genetics, so I stopped into nuEra Champaign … Continue reading →
Frequent readers will already know of my fondness for strawberry flavors in cannabis. The modest berry is one of my favorite overall fruits, so it’s no surprise I love the flavor in weed as well. Bedford Grow recently released a … Continue reading →
When bringing a new label to market it helps to have some attention catching products ready to go on day one. Ascend’s new Royale brand is following this strategy by coming to market with a flagship strain, Nimbus Snacks. I … Continue reading →
“Shop by genetics” is advice I gave as a budtender, and it’s still a rule I follow when seeking new strains. Wedding Cake is a reliable standby of mine. When I catch the word wedding in a strain name, I … Continue reading →
NuEra recently took home the 2023 Cannabis Cup for Cobra Milk, so I jumped at the chance to sample the strain when I found it under the company’s Interstate 420 brand. I stopped into nuEra Champaign and picked up an … Continue reading →
While I’ve run through the entire genetic portfolio of some Illinois cultivators, Bedford Grow has such a deep catalog that I’m still discovering new cultivars to sample. I recently stopped into Maribis Springfield on Denver, where I picked up an … Continue reading →
93 Boyz has tapped into big name strains such as Jet Fuel and Gary Payton for its genetic library, so it’s no surprise to see the label putting out a cut of Gelonade. Gelonade has already made a name for … Continue reading →
