Cannabis List 2024 - Last Updated April 30
Throughout the year I’ve tried a bunch of dried flower and edibles and sorted them into three sections alphabetically, will buy again, may buy again, and won’t buy again, with added notes for some.
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WILL BUY AGAIN
Edibles
Big Pete’s Cinnamon & Sugar Mini Cookies
Simple ingredients are the reason why I bought it. Each cookie isn’t sealed individually and will loosely move around the bag, one of the cookies was broken but didn’t ruin my experience. The texture of the cookie was crunchy and the taste of cinnamon was perfect. I wish they offered 5mg cookies as these were only 2mg per cookie. A good start into edibles if you’ve never tried them or want a mid-afternoon snack, unless you’re eating them all in one sitting. The overly large mylar bag could be changed to something better, other than that was great! Bought a second time via OCS in Ontario.
$11.24 per package with tax (Herbal Dispatch) $9.95 per package plus tax
$7.95 per package with tax (Retail - OCS)
Flower
Black Kettle Farms - Donkey Butter
Smoked well, burned well, nice grey ash. Vaped excellent, preferred target temperature was 373-379F over a 9 minutes session. I went to 369F for a more flavourful session. No humidity pack in the mylar bag, moisture of flower was good.
$9.67/g with tax (Herbal Dispatch) $29.95 plus tax for 3.5g ($33.84 with tax)
Black Kettle Farms - Triangle Kush
Sweet and syrupy smell to the flower when grinded up. The flower was a bit dry and would recommend using a humidity pack if you don’t plan on consuming this in a couple days as there wasn’t one in the mylar bag. In joint form, smoked well, not harsh but did burn a bit dark compared to a nice grey ash. I preferred vaping this over smoking. In the vape, it was excellent! My preferred target temperature was 377F over a 9 minute session. I went as low as 359F for 13 minutes. Same outcome. Creative and talkative were the main features for me and at times I was laughing, then flowing into a nice lazy feeling an hour later.
$10.96/g with tax (Herbal Dispatch) $33.95 plus tax for 3.5g ($38.36 with tax)
Book Club Selects - Kruntz, grown by Abby Leaf
A strong earthy citrus smell was easily noted after opening the bag and the same taste was observed when vaped. Was very tasty! Didn’t taste sweet, it was interesting. Where citrus meets rind! It vaped excellent, my preferred temperature was 377F as I found the flavour and vapour to be perfect. Session time was 14 minutes, with maximum vaporization at 24 minutes using the same temperature. Moisture content was good, there was no humidity pack inside. Aside from the dry eyes, I really enjoyed this cultivar and have already bought it again.
$9.99/g with tax (Herbal Dispatch) $30.95 plus tax for 3.5g ($34.97 with tax)
Book Club Selects - Strawberry Jerry, grown by Abby Leaf
Instant smell of Blueberries or a berry fruit anyways. Smelled really good! Tastes from the vape, earthy and a slight pine. Moisture was great, there was no humidity pack inside. In the vape, I found my preferred temperature was set at 377F over a 14 minute session. Maximum vaporization was 29 minutes at the same temperature. Temperatures tested 363F to 383F. In joint form, it smoked well and was smooth. Ash was grey. The effects were mild and I’m not surprised given it was 14.5% THC. It was an enjoyable experience and happy to see lower THC % cultivated flower. I consumed this mainly in the daytime.
$8.70/g with tax (Herbal Dispatch) $26.95 plus tax for 3.5g ($30.45 with tax)
Casa Di Fiore - Dolce
From the 2023 list, I bought it again and still in joint form this burned fairly dark and the resin was leaking down the sides and of the opening of the joint. It wasn’t harsh by any means but wasn’t enjoyable in this method. In the vape, I absolutely loved it! For me it was the effect I felt each and every time, energized!
$8.88/g with tax (Mendo Medical) $54.99 plus tax for 7g ($62.14 with tax)
Color Cannabis - Pedro’s Sweet Sativa
The smell from opening the bag had its classic smell that I tried years ago, tropical fruit smoothie. The buds were airy and loose, like every PSS I’ve tried. In the vape, it offered a nice tropical fruit taste and found my preferred target temperature of 377F over the 12 minute session. Maximum vapour had a session of 22 minutes at the same temperature. Temperatures tested were 363F to 383F. In joint form, smoked well with nice grey ash and smooth smoke. I still preferred vaping which is typical of me. Moisture is good, there was a rectangular Boveda humidity pack inside. At this price point I would buy it again. I felt energetic and creative every time I consumed it. I considered the effects to be mild, unless I had a second session or the maximum vapor session.
$6.44/g with tax (Retail - Store) $19.95 plus tax for 3.5g ($22.54 with tax)
Casa Di Fiore - Spezia
A nice cross of Chemdawg x GSC, burned well in joint form, vaped best around 380F over a session of 10-12 minutes. Noticed a light berry taste to it. The only issue I had with this was the flower was a bit dry and needed an extra humidity pack which I always have spares on hand, the one inside wasn’t enough for 7 grams of dried cannabis.
$8.88/g with tax (Mendo Medical) $54.99 plus tax for 7g ($62.14 with tax)
Green Karat - Pavé
This is the first time I’ve tried this cultivar from the regulated market and really enjoyed it. It’s menthol taste and smell sold me. Grinded up perfectly and vaped well. In joint form it burned a perfect grey ash. There was a sale on this for all members at $29.99, down from $36.99 for an eighth of an oz.
$9.68/g with tax (Mendo Medical) $29.99 plus tax for 3.5g ($33.89 with tax)
High Quadz - Sour Tangie
This is the best Sour Tangie I’ve ever tried and by far one of the top 3 flowers I’ve smoked and vaped as of March 2024. The buds had a perfect moisture balance and there was no humidity pack inside. Instant smell of a woodsy pine, definitely lots of terpinolene in this one. It burned a perfect grey ash with a smooth smoke. Diesel and citrus notes were tasted. In vapour format, it tasted like a cola gummy with a hint of citrus. My preferred temperatures were 379F over a 10 minute session. The only negative thing I could say here, there’s no larger formats available as of March 2024 which yields a lower price per gram and the 3.5 gram offering is a few dollars too high, but from my understanding it’s a micro grower and happy to support a great grower who made this. Also, this flower was packed on Oct 11 2023, I opened it just over 5 months of it being sealed.
$13.87/g with tax (Herbal Dispatch) $42.95 plus tax for 3.5g ($48.53 with tax)
Golden Spruce - Animal Face grown by Kootenay Cultivar
Bought this last year and really enjoyed it. The only difference I noticed with this one is that it was very wet upon opening, it seemed like it was near a heater or something as the flower dyed the Integra humidity pack a little bit. I had to burp the container everyday for three days to dry it back to where it would’ve been. It had the same lot and package date as my last order so I’m not concerned. Excellent burn with grey ash. Target temperature was 379F over a 9 minute session. Tried a longer session at 19 minutes using the same temperature and as expected felt stronger effects. No harshness inhaling every minute or so.
$10.49/g with tax (Herbal Dispatch) $129.95 plus tax for 14g ($146.84 with tax)
Purplefarm Genetics - Icee Sherb Gelato
My second purchase from this grower and I enjoyed this one compared to their last. Smoke well in joint form and was my preferred method of consumption. Vapour production wasn’t the greatest and found only the last few minutes was okay. I would still buy this given the price point of sale is at what I paid. Looking forward to trying other cultivars from this grower.
$9.68/g with tax (Mendo Medical) $29.99 plus tax for 3.5g ($33.89 with tax)
Woody Nelson - Rainbow Driver
Absolutely loved this cultivar by this grower. I tried this last year with their 3.5 grams, so I had to try it in 14 grams. One of the buds was 5 grams in weight! Not only were the smoke and vape sessions great, it smelled STRONG with a sweet dank tropical smell. Flower felt chunky when breaking it apart, clean and all together, just like the 3.5 grams. As an added bonus, it was cheaper per gram than the 3.5g package as bulk buying usually gives a discount.
$8.88/g with tax (Mendo Medical) $109.99 plus tax for 14g ($124.29 with tax)
MAY BUY AGAIN
Flower
Kronic - Banana Cream Pie
While the list price is listed here, I paid about $5 less with the promo code that was given for all members during Boxing Week 2023 and got 15% off, and at that price I would definitely buy it again. It had a unique fruit and herbal smell to it, the quality was good in the vape, but in joint form it burned fairly dark. If this came in a glass jar I’d be a happier camper, as quality cannabis should be in glass. In retail this does come in glass, but you’re paying $15/gram with tax almost, which the quality isn’t that high to justify at that rate compared to others I’ve tried.
$12.27/g with tax (Mendo Medical) $37.99 plus tax for 3.5g ($42.93 with tax)
Seastone Farms - Grape Pie
Smoked well, burned well, decent grey ash. My preferred consumption was with the vape with this cultivar. It vaped excellent, preferred target temperature was 377F over a 10 minutes session. No humidity pack in the mylar bag, moisture of flower was on the dry side. I’d buy this again but I’ll need a Boveda on hand to help bring some moisture in and that’s another thing I need to buy.
$9.67/g with tax (Herbal Dispatch) $29.95 plus tax for 3.5g ($33.84 with tax)
Shred Cannabis - Dessert Storm (Milled)
This is my first milled product I bought and did so because I wanted to see how it faired with other items in this price range. I understand this isn’t whole flower, but in the end it’s the same product once grounded up mostly. There was a sweet meadow with earthy undertones and spice. Similar taste to what I smelled when opening the mylar bag. In the vape, target temperature was 373F over the 13 minute session. Maximum vapour was 15 minutes over the same temperature. Vapour production was moderate at all temperatures tested, 363F to 383F. In joint form, it smoked well and produced grey ash. Not harsh, smooth smoke. Effects mostly upper budy/head high effect for myself. Wasn’t tired and felt awake every session. Moisture content was good, an Integra humidity pack is inside. I may buy this again if I forgot my grinder at home and wanted to roll a joint or just had my vape with me.
$4.76/g with tax (Retail - OCS) $33.35 plus tax for 7g ($33.35 with tax)
The Legacy Market - AAA Grape Diamond
There was a flowery and peppery smell to it and when consumed in my vape I noticed a citrusy diesel taste. In joint form it burned badly, the ash was very dark and my joint kept going out. The smoke wasn’t harsh, but I much preferred this in the vape. It vaped excellent in the vape, my preferred target temperature was 379-383F over a 9 minute session. Overall moisture was acceptable and there was no humidity pack inside the mylar bag. I may buy this again because I had an enjoyable time with it, but I’ve paid cheaper for the similar quality. I would definitely try the brand again with another cultivar in the future. Happy to see the flower in a glass jar!
$11.28/g with tax (Herbal Dispatch) $34.95 plus tax for 3.5g ($39.49 with tax)
WON’T BUY AGAIN
Flower
Catch Me Outside - Couch Potato, grown by 5 Points Cannabis Inc.
The smell had very faint earths and spice, that’s it. My target temperature was 369F over the 11 minute session. Vapour production was average at all temperatures tested, 369F to 383F. Burned well in joint form, ash was grey but on the darker side. The effect was mild for me, more of a dull head high. Moisture was average, an integra humidity pack was inside. I wouldn’t buy this again based on the minimal flavour and average vapour produced at the price paid compared to others in its price range.
$5.79/g with tax (Retail store) $17.95 plus tax for 3.5g ($20.28 with tax)
Cheers Cannabis - Apples & Bananas
I’ve tried a few variations of this cultivar and this is one I wouldn’t buy again, at least at this price point. It uses the same container that Tribal Cannabis uses, so use another medium when storing after opening as it leaks air = super dried out flower. It vaped well and was okay in joint form. Quality was average and I’d expect to pay $8/g at most for this.
$11.30/g with tax (Mendo Medical) $34.99 plus tax for 3.5g ($39.54 with tax)
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