Review: Oh Snap! Turbo Charged Shake by Interstate 420
While shake is still the choice for many budget consumers in Illinois, the category has taken on a reputation as a dumping ground for trim and less than stellar strains. NuEra’s Interstate 420 label is challenging this idea with its … Continue reading →
Review: Fusion Dissolvable Powder by matter
While I love growing my own flower and creating my own extracts and edibles, large scale operators can do things home growers could never dream of. Access to processes and machinery that can’t be duplicated at a small scale can … Continue reading →
Review: Future Flora Pheno Hunt: Paradise by Revolution
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 →
Review: Hazelnut Cream Ounce by matter.
In the first years of legalization in Illinois, ounces of premium flower were not to be found. In the second year, several half ounces and eventually ounces of popcorn buds appeared on dispensary menus. But 28g of premium flower from … Continue reading →
Review: Fruit Stand Party Pack by Tales & Travels
While it’s a wonderful “problem” to have, the proliferation of labels and brands on Illinois menus can be difficult to keep up with as a reviewer. Tales & Travels is a new brand from Revolution that recently added to its … Continue reading →
Review: Once In A Lifetime blend by Daze Off
With the personal mission to sample as many products as possible, one of my complaints about limited license markets, such as Illinois, is that the level of product innovation and change is simply slower than elsewhere. So anything new or … Continue reading →
Review: 420 Pipes Sample Box
Over the last few years, there has been a proliferation of subscription-style services delivering a monthly rotation of curated cannabis smoking accessories. Being a tastemaker is no easy feat, but that hasn’t stopped the folks at 420 Pipes from throwing … Continue reading →
Review: Grapefruit Sour Dream AiroPod and AiroSport Vaporizer
As vapes have matured as a market sector, there have been (and always will be) constant attempts to build on the simple cart and battery. Airo’s proprietary setup is a big budget, multi-state approach to reinventing the wheel. I picked … Continue reading →
Review: Morning Mist FSHO by Aerīz
By @medsforheads Aerīz’s multipurpose Full Spectrum Hash Oil was a semi-regular tool in my arsenal when I worked in retail. Having something subtle and odor free that would remain active for hours came in handy as I glided through interactions … Continue reading →
Review: Macnanna The Antidote RSO by PTS
I don’t review RSO products enough. During our early publication days of Illinois News Joint, I quickly recognized the small community of patients who medicated with RSO, aslo known as Rick Simpson Oil. I recognized their fanatic commitment to RSO … Continue reading →