Reviews

Gorilla White: Beautiful Bud Offers Bountiful Effects

February 4, 2019 by Staff Writer

Gorilla White by Pura Vida Cannabis

Taking a few puffs of the beautiful, frosted-looking Gorilla White bud from Pura Vida Cannabis as I watched a documentary about the Voyager 1 and Voyager 2 space probes, a welcome, heavy, powerful high took over. The experience was pleasant throughout, and it all began with aesthetically-pleasing bud that looks like it is covered in frozen dew.

The best part of Gorilla White’s high was that it carried zero anxiety. Strong, formidable buds typically offer big effects — and the Gorilla White body high certainly was vivacious — but that euphoria often includes a mind trip or nervous energy. Not with this flower, however, which smells like a dank garden and tastes a bit like popcorn.

Available At…

Mr. OG: 9823 15th Ave SW Unit D., Seattle, WA 98106

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Death Star: A Rollercoaster of Relaxation

January 29, 2019 by Staff Writer

Death Star by The Giving Tree

Death Star, a Sensi Star and Sour Diesel cross, maintains the good parts of both parent strains. Blending a pleasant body relaxation and a head high that didn’t go skyward, I found myself humming along to “The Muppet Movie” while planted on my couch.

The high reminded me of walking through the top deck of a slow-moving ferry; my nose was on a gentle roller coaster of slightly sweet earthiness and fresh kettle corn, followed by a lingering light fuel scent reminiscent of a motocross track the day after a race, and then a pungent sniff of roasting, but unseasoned, Portobello mushrooms.

Available At…

Sticky Saguaro: 12338 E Riggs Rd., Chandler, AZ 85249
Sky Dispensaries – Phoenix: 3155 E McDowell Rd #2, Phoenix, AZ 85008
Giving Tree Dispensary: 21617 N 9th Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85027

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Face on Fire: VVG Turns the Heat Up

January 26, 2019 by Staff Writer Leave a Comment

Face on Fire by VVG Lab

Utilizing award-winning, supercritical CO2 extraction technology coupled with a classic Rat Pack-era theme, VVG has solidified a perfect balance between elegant concentrate presentation and disposable device performance. A sativa-dominant hybrid, Face on Fire offered a rapid and welcome head high, stabilizing my focus and fine-tuning my creative flow while leaving notable flavor after just the first exhale. Packed with a spicy-sweet terpene profile, this sleek and discreet pen provided relief to all my nerves, physical and psychological alike, entirely abolishing all anxiety and inflammation. It was a colossal blaze well worth the heat!

Available At…

Planet 13: 2548 W Desert Inn Rd., Las Vegas, NV 89109
THRIVE Cannabis Marketplace – All Locations
The Dispensary NV – All Locations

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Alien Rock Candy: Out-of-this-World Euphoria

January 24, 2019 by Staff Writer Leave a Comment

Alien Rock Candy by Meraki Gardens

Meraki Gardens’ Alien Rock Candy could be from another world, it’s that spectacular. I was mesmerized by the flowers and their brilliant trichomes that sparkled like diamonds in the candlelight. I found the aroma sweet and seductive, luring me into an evening of relaxation and euphoria. The inhale was smooth, the exhale equally so. The buzz crept from my fingers and toes to my hands and feet, up my arms and legs, then centered in my chest and bubbled up into my head. The cold rain was pouring outside, but I was warm by the fire inside — and I was sooo high!

Available At…

All Hi Cascade locations

All Cannabliss & Co. locations

All The Green Planet locations

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Milk Chocolate Happy Peanuts: Tasty Treats Ideal for Unwinding

January 24, 2019 by Staff Writer Leave a Comment

Milk Chocolate Happy Peanuts by Wave Edibles

I ate one 10mg THC square of Wave Edibles’ Milk Chocolate Happy Peanuts before embarking on a long walk through the woods and let the confection melt in my mouth for as long as possible. It tasted rich and milky without being overly sweet, and the peanut bits added a welcome crunchy complexity. The aftertaste came with a lingering fragrant note of cannabis — along with the sealed packaging, the only minor giveaway this is anything other than a typical artisan chocolate.

There was never a moment where this edible decisively kicked in, but after an hour and a half I noticed my head and body feeling more relaxed than they had the past few days. This absence of anxiety and knots in my stomach was subtle overall but long-lasting, enabling me to better focus on the present.

Available At…

Ganja Goddess: 3207 1st Ave S., Seattle, WA 98134
OZ. Recreational: 3831 Stone Way N., Seattle, WA 98103
Satori Fremont: 316 N 36th St., Seattle, WA 98103

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Urban Pharm: Where the Fun Times Roll

January 24, 2019 by Staff Writer Leave a Comment

Urban Pharm – San Francisco, CA

Entering Urban Pharm feels like hopping into a steampunk time machine; edgy design can be seen in wall detail metalwork, hearkening to a fantastical era. This time portal re-envisioned Urban Pharm into a recreational cannabis store, as well as one of the longest-running San Francisco torch clubs. I browsed high-quality product, then took a moment to check out a bong and test some oil on an e-nail. “We want this to be a safe place for you to purchase and consume your cannabis,” says manager and marketing specialist Andrew Garcia. It’s a well-stocked inner-city cannabis club with a welcoming vibe. One could be in-and-out or stay a while. They host events like Comedy Night Thursdays and Ladies Night Fridays — the latter of which offers dollar dabs for all!

The People

Walking into their lounge in the morning, I overheard fresh ideas brewing. Urban Pharm is a therapeutic hub for artists, startup employees, construction workers and law figures, to name a few. Consultants are attentive. They only recommend products they would consume themselves or recommend to a loved one.“We try to keep the vibe in here like ‘Cheers,’ where everyone knows your name, but if we don’t, we’ll make you feel like we do,”declares Garcia. He invited me to visit Thursday’s comedy night, where I watched the pressure of a mellow crowd cook some entertainers, while others were stand-up professionals. The activity encouraged people to get to know one another and customers at the counter to stay a little longer.

The Product

Urban Pharm carries strains appealing to connoisseurs, but people who prefer reliable, popular growers like Northern Emeralds and FloraCal can find their go-to brands here as well. Their house grower, North Country Farms, grew Wedding Cake, a strain testing in at an extremely high 38 percent THC! It sold out within a couple days. The club is focused on terpenes and offers an outstanding concentrate selection. There is something for everyone at Urban Pharm, from encouraging self-care to caring for beloved pets.

“We try to keep the vibe in here like ‘Cheers,’ where everyone knows your name, but if we don’t, we’ll make you feel like we do.” – Andrew Garcia, Urban Pharm manager and marketing specialist

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White Mountain Health Center: Healing High Up on the Mountain

January 23, 2019 by Staff Writer Leave a Comment

White Mountain Health Center – Sun City, AZ

White Mountain Health Center is an award-winning destination dispensary nestled between Phoenix and Sun City at the base of the beautiful White Tank Mountains and home to Amy & Al’s edibles and Sweet Science concentrates. Decorated with cannabis art and apothecary artifacts, this one-stop shop features a comfortable waiting area, spacious product floor, express window and a medicinal merch desk brimming with accessories, glass pipes and more. In addition, WMHC also offers delivery services and hosts their kitchen and lab on site, meaning their edibles and concentrates are always fresh!

The People

Inspired by the devotion of cannabis activist and owner Butch Williams, this self-described “mom and pop shop of the industry” works closely with its patients and the community. Coupled with years of research provided by medical director Dr. Sue Sisley,WMHC’s collective knowledge and kindness can be seen at every level of the business. “We are family-oriented, patient-driven — we love our employees and we stay true to our values,” declares wholesale manager Amy Buchholz. “We take pride in the quality of our medicine and what we do, as well as taking care of — and educating — our patients.” I certainly found this to be the case as my upbeat budtender Nisha gave me a tour of their impressive selection.

The Product

WMHC’s tiered flower system offers an average of 35-40 strains at any given time, 15 of which are provided by their personal grow, featuring a few of my favorites like Pre-98 Bubba, Chemdog 4 and Grand Daddy Purp, aka The Cream. Their expanding edibles program delivers sweet and savory morsels including honey, capsules, confections and more, all of which are accurately dosed, potent and made with quality ingredients, ranging from 30mg THC candies to a 400mg THC brownie. In addition to their selection of tinctures and topicals, they also deliver an excellent offering of concentrates from their brand line that includes cartridges, shatter, RSO, live resin diamonds and their new oil syringes. I also discovered an array of industry favorites like Baked Bros, Uncle Herbs, High Grade, Green Halo, Kiva and Timeless. I found everything I was looking for and more, making WMHC a top-shelf dispensary that is well worth the journey.

“We are family-oriented, patient-driven — we love our employees and we stay true to our values.” Amy Buchholz, WMHC wholesale manager

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Lemon Stroopwafel: Sweet and Sour, Infused With Flower

January 23, 2019 by Staff Writer Leave a Comment

Lemon Stroopwafel by Dutch Girl

A small waffle with immense intoxicative effects? The future of edibles is officially here. Dutch Girl’s sativa-charged, lemon-flavored stroopwafel, based on the famous treat of the Netherlands, are sweet and citrusy, THC-infused miniature desserts as energizing as they are sedative —and all too tempting to eat! At roughly 10mg each, I was able to proportionately dose myself by eating just one and felt its day-brightening, uplifting effects within the hour. Soft, chewy and all-around pleasing to the senses while invoking a pleasant mood, Dutch Girl lemon stroopwafels are the perfect pick-me-up snack on a let-you-down kind of day.

Available At…

Mynt – All Locations
The Dispensary – All Locations
Essence Cannabis – All Locations

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Wubba Sauce: Raw Garden’s Clean Green Concentrate

January 22, 2019 by Staff Writer Leave a Comment

Wubba Sauce by Raw Garden

Raw Garden’s Wubba Sauce concentrate develops great flavors over the course of a few dabs. I tasted hints of lime, then lemon; it became so aromatic and sweet, I even encountered moments of honey and lavender. It’s incredibly clean, and I enjoyed dabbing it tremendously. With a subtle but strong onset, Wubba Sauce is a graceful, smooth high with a lovely essence. This strain will not immobilize you as much as you might think an indica hybrid could — it’s friendlier and more inspiring. The sauce is made using Raw Garden’s single-source, Clean Green Certified, fresh-frozen, whole-plant flowers — and you can tell. It’s a quality concentrate that doesn’t disappoint.

Available At…

ATRIUM: 5441 Topanga Canyon Blvd., Woodland Hills, CA 91367
The Reefinery: 14901 Oxnard St., Van Nuys, CA 91411
One Love Beach Club: 2767 E Broadway., Long Beach, CA 90803

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Wolf Pac Cannabis: The Best Buds on Federal Boulevard

January 21, 2019 by Staff Writer Leave a Comment

Wolf Pac Cannabis – Denver, CO

A small dispensary on South Federal, Wolf Pac Cannabis is quite easy to miss if you don’t know it’s there. Having recently celebrated its one year anniversary, it’s already one of Denver’s best-kept secrets. Although the building itself doesn’t particularly stand out, the layout inside is nice and cozy, and the flower is so good that you’ll never be able to drive past the building without wanting to go inside. I like the fact that it isn’t too crowded and has ample nearby parking, as it’s a little outside the city. It’s also in the best part of town if you’ve got the munchies and are craving some dim sum or a big warm bowl of pho.

The People

The employees at Wolf Pac were warm and friendly, even though I showed up right before closing on a Sunday night. Having never visited before, they were quite enthusiastic to show me the selection, as well as their best-selling products. They cultivate most of their flower, but have also been sourcing some more exotic and unique West Coast strains. If you’re as lucky as I was, you might get to meet Yogi, the store French Bulldog — Yogi, if you’re reading this, I love you.

The Product

Upon seeing their flower for the first time, I instantly understood why so many of my friends drive out of their way to buy herb from Wolf Pac. Even though their product selection as a whole is excellent, it’s evident that flower is the star of the Wolf Pac show. For this caliber of cannabis, their prices are ridiculous! Depending on the strain, you can get an ounce of flower for less than $100 out the door. A couple of strains from the ‘Exotic’ shelf that stood out to me included Biscotti, Gelato, Sunset Sherbet, Forbidden Fruit and Chem de la Chem. I also noticed a few of my favorite brands out of the corner of my eye, including Binske (live resin, pâte de fruit and chocolate bars), Coda (chocolate bars, bath bombs, essential oil roll-ons), Green Dot and Xiaolin Cannagars.

“For this caliber of cannabis, their prices are ridiculous! Depending on the strain, you can get an ounce of flower for less than $100 out the door.”

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