With more than a dozen classic options, seasonal releases, and new hardware, large multi-state vape-brand Rove is still expanding its portfolio in the prairie state. I recently stopped at Key Cannabis Carbondale to pick up a few Rove options to review, starting with the Apple Jack pod.

Rove Apple Jack Pod is a melted diamond pod infused with cannabis-derived and botanical terpenes. This vape tested at 94.7% THC and total cannabinoids. The indicated terpenes were limonene, β-caryophyllene, and β-myrcene.

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Just over four-and-a-half-inches tall with the pod but less than a half inch thick, the classic Rove battery fit into my palm or slid into a pocket easily. A diamond-shaped pass-through cutout at the top worked as an oil-level visibility window. There was a Rove logo-shaped indicator light near the center of the body and a USB-C charge port at the bottom. The battery had two power settings and a five-second preheat mode.

The top end of the flavor profile carried the namesake apple as a slightly sweetened, slightly tangy green apple note. Below this, warmer notes of roasted oak, cinnamon, and cracked black pepper added some depth to the profile. Despite the richer supporting flavors, the vapor had very little “stickiness,” disappearing from the palate with the exhale.

Apple Jack hit quickly, tamping down my anxieties while preserving a sense of clarity. Despite the sativa label, my energy level fell, but I still found the clear mental state a good fit for working. The physical shift was much slower to build. Subtle muscle-warming sensation took over my muscles over the following half hour. Higher doses still preserved the sense of mental clarity but reduced my motivation, making low-dose seshes the best fit for work.

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