When I chose to review the Sativa Flower category of the Illinois High Times Magazine People’s Choice Cannabis Cup, I wasn’t only motivated by the fact that the category had the most entries but also by a search for more … Continue reading →
While some cultivators use the Illinois High Times Magazine People’s Choice Cannabis Cup as an opportunity to showcase new genetics, some cultivators aim for the gold by entering well-known blockbusters. Gas Station Sushi by Cresco has already made a name … Continue reading →
I’ve often written about the power of genetic lineages as a way to connect with strains that work for personal needs. That was what attracted me to 93 Boyz’ entry for the High Times Sativa Flower Cannabis Cup, Jet Fuel, … Continue reading →
I have a particular reverence for Jack Herer, the person. His message from his 1985 book, The Emperor Wears No Clothes, that hemp is “capable of providing the overall majority of the world’s paper and textiles; meet all of the … Continue reading →
When Cookies finally brought its label to Illinois dispensaries, the brand obviously chose some of its most popular strains for the job. Cultivars such as Heavy Eye, Pacman, and 2090 Sh*t were already known sellers before Cookies brought them here. … Continue reading →
As a big fan of lemon-heavy strains, I imagined Lemon Tree would be the perfect personal cultivar. After sampling and growing a cut, it’s been a “don’t meet your heroes” lesson with the flavor leaning more into tangy diesel than … Continue reading →
Tangy citrus sativas are a bit of a focus point for the team here at Illinois News Joint. We love using cannabis as part of our work routine and finding the best fit is a never-ending process. Rythm Grapefruit Sour … Continue reading →
Sometimes, all it takes is one operator to disrupt a stagnant market. Revolution Cannabis has embraced this role in the Illinois legal market, particularly when it comes to community-driven pheno hunts. This concept, seen in states with less developed markets … Continue reading →
We aren’t shy about being fans of citrus-heavy energetic sativa here at Illinois News Joint, which is why I already had sampled one of Progressive Treatment Solutions’ flagship sativa, Orange Soda, as a crumble and preroll. However, this was the … Continue reading →
While it’s a wonderful “problem” to have, the proliferation of labels and brands on Illinois menus can be difficult to keep up with as a reviewer. Tales & Travels is a new brand from Revolution that recently added to its … Continue reading →
