While Revolution’s genetic library boasts a large variety of experiences, in my mind, Revolution is always associated with the creamy doughy flavor perfected in strains, such as Cookie Crasher. When I noticed Raspberry Shortcake as one of the cultivator’s entries … Continue reading →
The first “good weed” I ever tried was Strawberry Cough, and I’m consistently confused by the lack of genetics on the Illinois market with this classic terpene profile. The Botanist is filling this gap with Strawberry Bubbles #5, one of … Continue reading →
The variety of foods that have been incorporated into cultivar names is always entertaining: cookies, chilies, pineapples, garlic, and now pastries. Recently, Ozone released Pastries #34 as part of a batch of new drops. I stopped into Ascend Horizon Drive … Continue reading →
Recently, In Grown Farms has undergone a rebrand, securing its entire profile under The Botanist label. The company has taken this opportunity to release new cultivars and improved rereleases from its genetic catalog. Northern Lights Haze has been with the … Continue reading →
One of the Illinois labels with the fewest number of reviews in our archive is Triple 7 by Columbia Care. The premium label has limited availability at the dispensaries closest to me, so I’m always interested when I spot releases … Continue reading →
A few cultivars have stood the short test of time and remained available since the beginning of the Illinois medical cannabis market. Green Thumb Industries’ Brownie Scout by Rythm has been capturing attention since 2015 but has somehow escaped our … Continue reading →
I’m happy to see cultivators working with new genetics, but what really excites me is the allure of running into strains I’d never encountered before. Ozone has recently released a run of new cultivars, among them, Blackberry Moonshine. I recently … Continue reading →
One of the simplest paths to a strong genetic library is simply choosing known cuts from respectable breeders. Rythm has tapped into this strategy with several strains. Recently, I spotted Animal Face, a strain bred by Seed Junky Genetics, on … Continue reading →
In the pre-legalization days, the High Times Cannabis Cup was a way for breeders to highlight their newest, most exciting strains. While the Cup has changed dramatically from those days, a tiny bit of that spirit lives on as some … Continue reading →
This week, the new craft grow team at IC Collective dropped five new strains as part of its Illinois launch. I picked up to review three eighths of flower (Cali Sour, Fox River Chem, and Alley Cat) and a gram … Continue reading →
