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 →
Review: Holiday Cookies Vape by Select
It’s the most wonderful time of the year and cannabis brands are celebrating. Curaleaf imprint Select recently released a pair of holiday-themed Briq vapes. I recently stopped at Curaleaf Morris and picked up a Select Holiday Cookies Briq Vape to … Continue reading →
Review: Wedding Cake and Berry Gelato Blender Vape by Daze Off
The two-in-one vape format has been taking off as multiple Illinois brands introduce their own hardware for the fledgling category. Aerīz imprint Daze Off has introduced the Blender line of two-in-one vapes to stake their claim in the space. I … Continue reading →
Review: Tee Time Disposable Vape by Good News
Golf and grass, they’re made for each other. Even brands are recognizing the connection. Cresco spin-off Good News released a new “Tee Time” line. I recently picked up the Tee Time Lemonade Disposable Vape to review.
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In the days before legalization, the color purple was rare enough in cannabis that it garnered a real premium and mystique. These days access to knowledge and genetics have demystified the color, but I still catch myself perking up when … Continue reading →
Review: Strange Money Disposable Vape by Dabstract
Washington label Dabstract has been bringing carts and disposables to Illinois menus for more than a year now. For this review I picked up the Dabstract Strange Money Disposable Vape.
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