As the cannabis industry matures and starts to take itself more seriously, one area that I hope never gets too “grown up” is the tendency for breeders to still have fun when naming strains. I recently chuckled when I stopped … Continue reading →
At the end of a long day, a heavy indica lulling me off to sleep is really hard to beat. During a recent stop at Star Buds Burbank a budtender told me about Grape Jubilee, one of the more indica-leaning … Continue reading →
After sampling the first releases from Kaviar, I’ve looked forward to sampling the label’s new strains from its in-house grows. While white labeling can still produce quality products, a certain level of quality control can only be achieved by controlling … Continue reading →
Almost a decade has passed since I first encountered moonrocks at a dispensary in Colorado. While I’ll admit to the novelty, I still find something incredibly charming about its over-the-top nature. Kaviar has recently dropped a new line of moonrocks … Continue reading →
While I’m a big fan of the “shop by genetics” approach for cannabis, flying blind also can treat you to some special surprises now and then. I hadn’t heard of Kaviar’s Forbidden Razittlez when I first spotted it on the … Continue reading →
One of my favorite aspects of the Illinois cannabis industry is watching craft producers come online and continue to grow. Take Kaviar for example. Every time I check the menu, I see new Kaviar strains. I recently spotted WEPA at … Continue reading →
While it’s great to develop a list of tried and true strains that work for you, the real adventure of modern cannabis is constantly sampling new genetics that may provide new flavors and experiences. I’m always looking for new strain … Continue reading →
While I may complain about a lack of infused baked goods at Illinois dispensaries, there’s no shortage of strains named after baked goods. I recently stopped in at Star Buds Burbank where Kaviar had recently added Biscotti to its lineup. … Continue reading →
“Cake-y” strains have cemented themselves as a mainstay of the modern cannabis menus, and it’s easy to understand why. Pleasing both flavor chasers and the novice consumer with taste experiences outside the classic vegetal-skunky tones of old school cannabis, cake … Continue reading →
As markets develop and consumer tastes change, I often find there are taste profiles that become more difficult to find. Diesel or gas-heavy flavor profiles seem to have befallen this fate in the Illinois market with less cultivators focused on … Continue reading →
