Recently, I have been dreaming about having an Illinois strain named after me (or ILNJ) as the ultimate cannabis industry goal. Usually, one has to be a celebrity rapper, basketball player, well-known activist, or possess other fame or status to … Continue reading →
I’m pleased to introduce to our concentrate review series two High Times Illinois Cannabis Cup entries: Gorilla Glue #4 Budder and Blueberry Clementine Sauce by Revolution Craft. Of course, the GG#4 Budder took top prize for Best Concentrates, but again, … Continue reading →
Out of the Illinois cultivators, Cresco Labs has the most high-energy sativa strains on the market. Two of those strains were entered into the Illinois Cannabis Cup. One of them, Red Line Haze, took third place for Best Sativa Flower. … Continue reading →
I know two types of weed smokers. Smokers who want to know everything they can about the strain they’re smoking. And smokers who just want to smoke the damn weed and let the effects speak for themselves. I used to … Continue reading →
For this review, I’ll just jump the gun and say that Turbo Lemon Cake by Revolution is not a “Work Sativa” that allows me to sit at a desk with focus and no crash. However, it’s a good sativa-dominant strain … Continue reading →
In the summer when I heard High Times was hosting an Illinois Cannabis Cup, I was ecstatic. When I read High Times was opening it up to the public, I’d wanted to judge all seven categories: Indica Flower, Sativa Flower, … Continue reading →
Pleased to introduce a new Illinois brand to our concentrate reviews: Colombian Haze Live Resin by IESO. This concentrate, a hybrid cross between Colombian Gold and Thai Haze, was actually IESO’s entry into Cannabis Cup Awards. This batch came in … Continue reading →
I admit that my criteria for sativa strains are different than most consumers. As mentioned, while working and writing, I prefer a high-energy strain with a strong cerebral high that also provides creativity and mental focus. Other preferences include a … Continue reading →
Ascend Wellness Holdings launched its Ozone brand in the Michigan and Illinois markets last year. I hadn’t noticed Ozone products on my local dispensaries’ menus, though, until a few months ago. I have been looking for a new sativa strains … Continue reading →
Recently, I have been noticing a slightly better variety of Illinois cannabis brands at my local dispensaries. So when I saw Grassroots with two concentrates on the menu, I picked up two live sugars: Blueberry Headband and Bubba Diagonal. I … Continue reading →
