Review: XXX by Northern Heights
Illinois craft labels continue to release strains at breakneck speed. Northern Heights, by Oregonix, has been a big part of the new market push. I recently picked up a few strains from the label at Emerald Dispensary and Lounge, including XXX.
XXX is a hybrid cross of Lemon Berry Candy OG and End Game Punch Line #3 bred by Ethos Genetics. This batch of flower tested at 0.49% THC, 18.67% THCa, and 19.84% total cannabinoids. The top indicated terpenes were limonene, β-myrcene, and β-caryophyllene.

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Four turf-green buds with dark-purple sugar-leaf lowlights carried tucked-in bunches of thick fire-orange hairs and a milky trichome presence that served to lighten the entire color profile. The exteriors of the buds were dry to the touch but still ground to a functional fluff when run through my grinder.
A fruit-forward mix of overripe blueberries, pear, dried figs, and green apple hit the nose first, followed by an herbal blend of fresh dill and lemongrass, with a strong diesel exhaust note at the finish. The delicate fruit tones disappeared in the smoke as the hot diesel and lemongrass took the lead with hints of spicy peppers coming through on the exhale. The chemical-diesel flavor was the stickiest, coating the mouth and lingering for several minutes after smoking.
XXX delivered a quick headchange that boosted my mood and tamped down my anxiety. A peaceful clarity of thought followed. My energy levels remained steady, lending some flexibility to the mental buzz. Some light but incomplete muscle relief was paired with a tingling euphoria focused in my core. The mental change was heavier than the physical, making for a strain I could enjoy anytime.
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