Review: Alpine Strawberry Vape by Fernway
New vape brands are hitting shelves faster than I can review them. Massachusetts-based Fernway recently expanded into Illinois, so I picked up a few options from the brand’s lineup to review, starting with Alpine Strawberry.
Continue reading →Review: Apple Jack Vape Pod by Rove
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 … Continue reading →
Review: Lemon Drop & Blue Milk Mixy Vapes by Midweek Friday
Lately, I’ve been discussing the explosion of vape hardware options in my reviews, and products continue to advance at a rapid pace. nuEra imprint label Midweek Friday recently released a line of “Mixy” vapes allowing the consumer to magnetically connect … Continue reading →
Review: Miami Mango Vape Stone by Higher Self
During the early days of legal cannabis, there were only a few options when it came to vapes. These days, new hardware hits shelves weekly in every shape and format imaginable. The 1937 Group brand Higher Self is hoping to … Continue reading →
Review: Hawaiian Ran & London Pound Cake 75 Dual Chamber Vape by Cookies
Vape companies have been adding space to tanks for years, but the latest trend seems to be adding flavors with dual chamber vapes. Multi-state brand Cookies recently released a 3-in-1 vape with dual flavors. I stopped at Cookies Bloomington and … Continue reading →
Review: Strawberry Jelly Live Resin Vape by Nature’s Heritage
While MariMed imprint brand Nature’s Heritage has been on shelves for a while now, the label has recently started expanding its portfolio with new hardware and formulations. I recently stopped at Ash and Ivy Dispensary in Benton and picked up … Continue reading →
Review: Cereal Milk Vape Cart by 93 Boyz
Recently, vapes overtook flower as the number one category in the California regulated market. While we’re a long way from that in Illinois, vapes are clearly a huge force in the market. I recently stopped at Mystic Greenz Olive Branch … Continue reading →
Review: Guava Vape by Dank Vapes
New vape brands seem to hit the shelves every time I stop in at a dispensary. Longtime California-based label Dank Vapes recently joined the Illinois market. I stopped by Ash & Ivy Dispensary in Benton and picked up a Guava … Continue reading →
Review: Blueberry Muffin Briq Vape by Select
A good vape is a good travel companion. With longer drives, I’ve been turning to larger 1- and 2-gram options to fill that need. The Select Briq line brings Curaleaf’s wide range of vape flavors to a 2-gram hardware format. … Continue reading →
‘Favorite Finds’ for 2025
The year delivered a lot of unexpected changes, both personally and professionally. For the first time since I started working with Illinois News Joint, I reviewed fewer products this year than the year before. Industry progress marched on as more … Continue reading →