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On July 28, 2022

I can honestly say that I have tried most of the strains BC Black has dropped in Ontario; Landslide, Hawaiian Pineapple and now Biscotti Cake. This cultivar is a cross of biscotti sundae and wedding cake. The bag is super fresh, packaged July 4, 2022 with 2.35% terps and 30% THC. What I really like about BC Black are all of the affiliated growers, and Biscotti Cake was grown by Krazy Krystal.

The Nose/Appeal/Grind/Dry Toke: 4.5/5

When I opened the bag its strong aroma hit me immediately, it’s very sweet and very earthy. This particular bag had a 3.25g nug that made up most of the eighth. The grind was a little disappointing, as it didn’t fluff up the way I expected it to. Although, the dry toke was full of sweet flavours and it’s easy to understand why these cultivars are called cakes.

The Burn: 4.25/5

Ive smoke 5 joints from this bag and the sweet flavonoids continued through each jay while it burned. It lost some points because each joint did burned slightly uneven. Not a canoe effect but the flower seemed to burn slightly faster than the paper. However, the taste and effects made up for the minor imperfection.

The Buzz: 4.75/5

Where this stuff lacked a little in the burn it makes up for in the buzz. It is a true indica that melts my body and mind. However, it’s not so head heavy that you can’t do anything at all. At 30% THC, it hits right in its weight class and this strain is not for people who aren’t accustomed to smoking strong cannabis. Another characteristic I really enjoyed is the creative vibes that came along with it. If you’re a creator that likes to smoke weed before you get to work, this flower is for you.

The Roach: 90/100

I really enjoyed this buzz, it hit me just right after a long day at the office. If you get a chance, this Biscotti Cake is most certainly worth a try, along with anything else that comes from this collection of growers. I would place BC Black amongst the top 10-15 cannabis producers in the Canadian market. 2 years ago, this might not be a great spot, but with so many amazing producers now, that still makes Joint Venture Craft Cannabis one of the best!

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Quick Toke: Lot 420 Off Menu – Icy C – Review – Updated.

On July 19, 2022

Sometimes, luck strikes twice. I was provided with a sample of Off Menu, from our friends at Lot 420. This batch is Icy C, which is a Gelato 33 and Wedding Cake cross. However, the cultivars for Off Menu will rotate similar to the various Pheno’s by Carmel.

Nose/Grind/Dry Toke: 4.5/5

The nose is super cakey and strong, right when you open the jar. This weed might stink up your room a bit. It breaks up perfectly, as I like to see with dense nugs that are covered in trichomes. The dry toke is very sweet, creamy and little funky on the pallet. Everything you hope and expect from a cakey cannabis strain.

The Smoke: 4.5/5

The smoke is smooth and the flavours of cake and cream are dominant. I also picked up a decent amount of gas, which adds a great nuance to the flavour and aromas of the flower.

The Buzz: 4.95/5

It doesn’t hit like a truck but it could still knock you over if you smoke too much. After smoking this more and more and thinking about the effects of the high, I had an epiphany. This is the most clear headed indica flower I have smoked to date. All of the amazing body effects that a heavy indica gives me but mentally, I was fully functional. As a result, I had to update the blog and improve my rating.

The Roach & Overall Score: 93/100

If you love cakey weed like I do, this strain might be perfect for you. I truly love that this strain exists because it would be ideal in many situation where you want to calm your body but still have the ability to complete tasks and communicate normally. I also enjoy the idea of rotating cultivars, especially as the OCS makes it so difficult to have any cannabis sku approved. I am really looking forward to Apples & Banana’s as well as Area 41; 2 more strains which are set to drop in future batches of Off Menu.

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Quick Toke: Pistol and Paris, Orange Tingz

On July 6, 2022

I am sometimes lucky enough to receive free samples from licensed cannabis producers for the purpose of creating product familiarity for myself and my cannabis staff. Recently, that luck meant a 1 gram sample of Orange Tingz from Pistol and Paris (LOT # CC28FEB2022.001 – packaged February 28, 2022) and somehow still as fresh as daisy picked this morning.

Nose/Grind/Dry Toke: 4.75/5

The flower had a strong and wonderful orange/citrus aroma when opening the jar. It grinds perfectly like kinetic sand and rolls up tightly. The dry toke reminded me of an orange creamsicle which I couldn’t get enough of. I must have taken 20 or 30 dry tokes before I finally lit this joint.

The Smoke: 4.75/5

It smoked as nicely as I imagined after a great grind, roll and dry toke too. The flavor of orange and citrus remain constant throughout the joint and only dissipated slightly as it got closer to the roach.

The Buzz: 4.5/5

At approximately 26% THC and 3.26% terps, I expected this flower to slap… and it does. I rolled a 0.55 gram joint and only smoked 3/4ths of the joint before I was feeling the effects. This weed smokes above it’s THC percentage and the high lasted longer than many. I was floating in the clouds and it helped me leave my worries behind.

The Roach & Overall Score: 93/100

This cannabis would pair perfectly with a Collective Project, Blood Orange Yuzu and Vanilla. It has all of the orange and creamy tones in the aroma, dry toke and hot yiff. The high was relaxing and definitely felt more like an indica, but not so heavy that I went into couch-lock. In my opinion, this is some of the best cannabis flower being produced in Canada right now. Let’s hope this trend continues.

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What’s What With Weed?! Tommy’s Craft Grape Galena

On April 23, 2022

Yo, yo! It’s your boys, the Cann Man and Johnny Fry. April is finally here and the OCS dropped a huge batch of new cannabis strains in time for 4/20. One of the strains that caught our attention out of the gate was, Tommy’s Craft Grape Galena. And yes, the Tommy in Tommy’s Craft is the one and only, Tommy Chong.

Grape Galena is an indica dominant cannabis strain known to contain high levels of the cannabinoid, CBG (A.K.A. the “bliss molecule”). It’s genetics are a cross between (OG Kush Breath x Lost Sailor) and Platinum Kush. As per Mendo Cannabis Medical, the flower’s “silvery moon rock-like nugs are packed with caryophyllene, limonene, and humulene delivering big on cherry, sour berries and grape candy.”

The Flower

CM: The buds are medium to small in size with very dense hues of purple throughout. The nose on this flower is nothing like I have smelled before, it smells like red wine. And not hints of red wine either, this baby is all red wine. The nugs were also super fresh and it has that kinetic sand like texture out of the grinder. A cannabis snob might try to take some points away for the medium and small nugs, and as cool as large buds are, quality buds is what really matters, and this is all that.

JF: I agree, Cann Man. If anyone is complaining about size when trying this cannabis, they are missing the point. This bud smells and tastes awesome and will get you a strong buzz going. Thats the point.

Where I diverge from your experiece is smell. I did not get only a hint of red wine. As I enjoyed the smell I found myself thinking blueberry muffins. And not real blueberry smell. Like fake blueberry muffins you would buy at Costco. Weird. Anyway, everyone is different and whether you experience wine, blueberry muffin or both you are in for a treat.

The Smoke

CM: I really wanted to love this strain… and I do. The smoke on this matches the flower. On the pallet, I get all of the fruity grape goodness I hoped for. The flavour is very similar to Platinum Grapes from Organnicraft. The ash burned mostly white and I don’t have one bad thing to say about the smoke on this delicious flower, buds.

JF: I have a hard time getting strong flavours from Cannabis. Whether thats because I smoke too much or have had one too many cigarrettes in my day but whenever I get strong tasting Cannabis, I slow down and take notice. This stopped me right in my tracks. Grape all day. Great stuff.

The High

CM: I smoked half of a 1g joint on my walk to the Blue Jays game. I wanted to help ease my nerves of being in a building with 48,000 people for the first time in a few years. This was the perfect strain for it. I’m not sure if it was the CBG, but I was definitely blissful and calm. This is everything I want in an indica strain; calming, peaceful and it didn’t give me any couchlock.

JF: I really enjoyed the high on this also. I smoked a full gram and had a similar experience to you, Cann Man, except that I did get a ton of couch lock. So, all you novice smokers, take it easy on this strain as it sounds like it may put you in a hole the more you smoke.

The Roach

CM: Tommy’s Craft, Grape Galina is a must try! I am hoping that this is not just a limited batch run, as I want a lot more where this came from. The flower is beautiful, dense and purple, the smoke is smooth and tastes like grapes and the high is blissful. Come on! It does not get much better than this, especially at a reasonable $40 CAD for an eighth. Trust me, and pick some up ASAP!

JF: Listen to the Cann Man. Get some while you can. There is a ton to love. Fingers crossed that Tommy’s Craft keeps going with this strain and is able to maintain or increase this level of quality. If they do, we may have an early competitor for Best Flower of the Year on our hands.

Package Info

Packaged: 2022-02-28
Lot No.:159004MTDR
THC: 22.27%
Total Terpenes: 2.84%
CBG: 0.19%
CBGA: 1.82%

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Quick Toke: Is the Dynavap Dry Herb Vape Worth It?

On March 15, 2022

Is the Dynavap Dry Herb Vape Worth It? The Dynavap, for those who don’t know, is a battery-free dry herb vaporizer. According to their own description, the “battery-free dry herb vaporizer and has no electronic parts that can fail”. All you need is your weed, a lighter and your Dynavap. However, they recommend using a butane torch or induction heater for optimal results.

In my opinion, this device better for concentrates than flower because of the small oven. As a result, the Dynavap can hold a lot of cannabis concentrate but only a small amount of cannabis flower. One of the Dynavap’s best features is that the device clicks to let you know it’s hot enough to start using.

Quick Tokes

For my first use, I added a couple dabs worth of Indica wax from Blendcraft. Using a butane torch, it only took 15-20 seconds to heat the oven and hear the click. I plugged the airflow chamber and pulled away. The result was a large vape cloud that was flavourful but smooth. I did cough a little on the exhale, but only because I didn’t realize how much vapor I drew on the pull (a lot).

In my second use, I vaped a piece of Okanagan moon rock. For something thick like this, I recommend heating the oven another 3-5 seconds after the click to start vaping. Again, the vapor was smooth and tasted just like the moon rock is supposed to. I was able to go back for 5 or 6 draws until it needed a refill.

The Roach

Overall, the Dynavap works just like it is intended. My favorite thing about this battery-free dry herb vape, is that you can smoke any concentrate or flower that you like. Especially handy for people growing and pressing their own concentrates. The use of the device is very practical; fill, heat, puff, repeat. The Dynavap design is simple, functional and high-quality. Bonus points for the 10mm mouth piece that fits most bongs. Is the Dynavap Dry Herb Vape Worth It? I highly recommend picking one these up, you probably won’t be disappointed.

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What’s What With Weed?! Okanagan Moon Rock

On March 9, 2022

We figured it was time to take a quick trip to the moon and see what all the hype is about. So Jonny Fry and I each picked up an Okanagan Moon Rock by Moon Rock, and got ready for launch.

In weed-cabulary, moon rocks are nuggets of cannabis flower, soaked in a cannabis extract, then rolled in kief. As you can imagine, the end product is high in THC with a buzz that is more comparable to dabs.

Okanagan Moon Rock by Moon Rock “are hand-trimmed AAA quality indica buds, rolled in full-spectrum oil and then rolled again in high-quality kief for an enhanced smoking experience. Produced in Canada’s famous Okanagan region under LED lights.” The 1.5 gram nug comes in a re-sealable glass jar on top of parchment paper. Enough talk, I’m ready for liftoff.

THE SMOKE

CM: I am going to be honest, I’m a moon rock virgin. I wasn’t sure how to smoke it at first, so I experimented by smoking it 3 different ways; in a joint, a pipe and a concentrate pen.

Firstly, I packed the tip of the joint with my moon rock and lit that baby up. Full disclosure, I was a little high when I rolled this and may have used a larger piece than necessary. None the less, It added a sweet hash flavour to the joint and burned slowly.

In the pipe, I lost the flavours from the moon rock because of the butane in the Bic lighter. Next time, I’ll use a hemp wick, as I’m sure it will taste better.

Lastly, using my Boundless Terp Pen, I was finally able to really enjoy the moon rock. The concentrate used for the Okanagan Moon Rock, looks, smells and tastes like hash oil (can someone please tell me why hash oil isn’t available in the legal market yet?!). It was sweet and smooth and I really enjoyed the way it smoked. I was able to get approximately 10-12 full draws from a very small piece.

JF: Although, not a moon rock virgin, I have not smoked one of these badboys since I purchased one at Marc Emery’s old shop on Church in Toronto about 5 years ago, so I’m glad to hear I wasn’t the only one who struggled to smoke this. I ended up going to pipe route and had the same issue as Cannman. Too much butane! Hemp wicks FTW. The flavour I did get was of distillate with faint hashy flavours which I did not find unpleasant but was not overly impressed with. I found the smoke to be fairly smooth, as noted by the Cannman but I did have had a lingering tickle in my throat that I find comes along with distillate.

THE HIGH

CM: In the joint, I forgot how much moon rock I put in the tip, and smoked the first quarter of the joint before passing to a friend. Needless to say, I was couch-locked for about 30 minutes with my heart-rate around 120 bpm. Luckily, it didn’t last long. The highs from both the pipe and concentrate pen were similar, as expected. I would compare it to a really calming indica + hash high. I melted into my bed that night, though it took awhile for my brain to shut down the same way my body did.

JF: Ahhhh, the elusive couch lock. I was pumped to find I strapped on the ol’ cement shoes and glad you were able to as well, Cannman. As an Indica lover, to say I was over the moon (amirite folks!) is an understatement.

THE ROACH

CM: Haha, good one, Jonny! Overall, I really enjoyed the high and it lived up to it’s name by sending me on a rocket ship to outer space. These are definitely worth trying, especially if you can find it for $30 or less. Take that trip!

JF: For the most part, I agree, Cannman. Despite being a bit of a mess to smoke and not exactly the best tasting cannabis product out there, this product is sure to blast you into orbit.

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What’s What with Weed?! ‘Peanut Butter Mac’ Addition.

On January 26, 2022

This week we review Peanut Butter Mac from BLK MKT. Will it live up to its “high” expectations? This strain is a cross between Peanut Butter Breath and Miracle Alien Cookies (MAC). Both delicious and smooth smoking strains when grown right.

The High

CM: When BLK MKT first dropped this strain in spring/summer of 2021, I could not get enough. It was the smoothest and tastiest pre-roll I could get my hands on. I was smoking 3-4 of the 1 gram cannons every week. But, is it really worth the $16 + HST price tag?

Yes. Yes it was. Almost every time. The high is so physically calming while still allowing me to function. I loved sparking these at the Toronto harbourfront, watching all of the people and boats go by. It helped create instant nostalgia for the summer of ’21.

JF: Now that you mention it, I think I joined you for one of these bad boys in the summer, Cann Man. Like hanging out with an old friend, this strong yet mellow, chilled out high is perfect for relaxing, so I dig what you are putting down.

The Smoke

CM: For the most part, these pre-rolls burn really smoothly; however, on occasion, I would get a pre-roll that wouldn’t burn as consistently as others. Sometimes the joint would canoe a little. A quick slap of saliva, and she was fixed. Gross, I know, but it’s an old tradition that still lives for a reason.

Otherwise, the ash was white, the flavour was sweet and savory and my brain was in it’s happy place. Even though the THC ranged from 19-22%, the flower hit a little above its weight class. Smokes like a 22-25% probably because of the terps.

JF: I also had a canoe issue with my most recent pre-roll but other than that, this is a premium product. The savory scent and flavour really stands out for me (anyone else a bit tired of the berry/citrus forward strains?) as although their are a ton of GMO strains kicking around, I feel like PBM is the reigning king of the savoury terp profiles currently on the OCS.

The Roach

CM: Since the summer, I have noticed the quality drop off a little bit. It seems like BLK MKT may have started to put more attention into their other strains. However, it’s still in my top 5 for Canadian drops of 2021. The high, the flavour and the smoothness of the smoke, all round out this incredible flower from BLK MKT. I really hope this thing keeps hitting, so I can create new memories in the future. Giving the phrase “return of the mac” a whole new meaning!

JF: I can’t say I have noticed such a drastic decline in the quality of PBM as you have Cann man but you make a great point. BLK MKT has seen quite a diversification of products over the past year or so (including PBM live rosin…hint, hint) which may be putting a strain on their growing processes and affecting the quality of the Cannabis. Who knows? What I do know is this weed rules so light up one of these pre-rolls, turn on some Mark Morrison and enjoy.

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What’s What with Weed: Organnicraft’s Platinum Grapes

On January 2, 2022

In Reviews

F to the Yeah! P to the G from the OGC. Platinum Grapes is one of the most anticipated flower drops of 2021. The MSRP is $39.95 for 3.5 grams. Which is very reasonable compared to other strains of similar quality and THC. Let’s get straight to business.

This strain is an indica leaning hybrid cross between Platinum Kush and OG Kush Breath. According to Organnicraft, “Platinum Grapes’ powerful aromas are complimented by beautiful crystal covered flowers, tinged with purple undertones and bright orange accents. This cultivar is specifically grown in small batches, within 500 sqft. grow rooms, using high-quality, salt-based nutrients and tender care—right down to the hand-trimming process.”

The Flower

CM: Damn! Platinum Grapes is one of the most beautiful cannabis flowers I have experienced in the legal market. The grapey, gassy aroma hits immediately and smells incredible. The medium to large size nugs are covered in crystaly trichomes providing the platinum touch. If this tastes and smokes as well as it smells, we may have found the 2021 flower of the year! It brakes up with the consistancy of kinetic sand, which I love to see. Thoughts, Jonny Fry?

JF: While I agree that this Cannabis is beautiful, particularily the spectacular purple hues, I feel like the nose is where this bud really shines. Evoking memories of smells from my childhood like grape bubble tape or Welch’s grape juice this weed is a blast to the past.

The Smoke

CM: Wow! It tastes as much like grapes and gas and all things delicious as it smells. Personally, I love when the cannabinoids lightly numb my tongue on the inhale. The smoke is so smooth and flavourful that I only exhaled because I need oxygen to stay alive. Luckily, there was another puff waiting for my lips.

JF: Again, agreed Cannman. The smoke is smooth and the flavour is absolutely spectacular and comes through both via combustion and in the vape. Not really much more you can ask on this front.

The High

CM: Considering the THC is pushing 29% with over 4% terpenes, it slaps hard but not too hard. And that’s what I love about this high. I definitely get the chill indica vibes but without the couch-lock. For such a heavy hitter, it also has a gentle touch. My only quip with the high is that it faded faster than I would have hoped. However, that might be because my tolerance is through the roof right now.

JF: I think a gentle touch is a nice way of putting it, Cannman. This strain won’t have super high tolerance users (such as myself) blasting off to the moon but will more than do the job for just about anyone else. And for all you daily users that may be chasing the ever elusive couch lock, I assure you the flavour and nose make up for any lack of potency.

The Roach

JF: To say this weed is a winner is an understatement. Visual appeal, nose, flavour? Just take my money, Organnicraft. If they keep pushing out products like this, we are going to be hearing a lot more about our friends from Vernon, BC. What do you think, Cannman?

CM: Can you tell that I love this strain, or nah? I highly recommend this to anyone that can still get their hands on it. It’s strains like these, that will wipe out the illicit market. This stuff is better than gold, it’s platinum!

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What’s What with Weed – Gary Payton by Cookies

On December 27, 2021

In Reviews

Another week and we are back for another edition of What’s What with Weed! This time, we are dipping our hands in the Cookie jar to see if the Gary Payton pre-roll is a slam dunk.

The pre-rolls are grown and rolled by Gage Cannabis out of Hamilton, ON. The strain named after NBA all-star Gary Payton, is a hybrid cross of Snowman and Y. Cookies own website describes the aroma as “strong gas with a burnt rubber finish” with a “smooth gas” flavour.

There are a lot of high expectations over these Cookies drops and we have to say that we are intrigued (or suckers, you decide). We have been hearing a lot about these guys (or at least Gage’s American Cookie’s compatriots) over the past few years, both good and bad, so lets dive in and see what’s what.

The High

JF: I was pretty pleased with the high on this pre-roll. It was a hit me with a powerful indica buzz that didn’t put me to sleep. I thought I would try this as an after dinner joint and it ended up being the perfect scenario for this strain.

CM: I really enjoyed this high. I found that it really brought out my creativity and got me writing. I love when I smoke something that unlocks my mind and this high did exactly that. Definitely indica leaning but with creative and uplifting properties. It also slaps fairly hard and hits fast.

The Burn

JF: I was stoked on the burn on this pre-roll. It burned slow, allowed for giant tokes and didn’t canoe in the slightest. I’m sure that there is a lot that goes into making pre-rolls that I don’t understand but I find it mind-boggling when I get a joint that doesn’t smoke well. As a consumer, I am paying a premium for a product that saves me some work and I expect that to deliver. Cookies did not disappoint here!

In terms of smell and taste, I did not get any of the burnt rubber taste that is typically associated with Gary Payton (both legacy and recreationally) but I am not sure that is a bad thing? Typically, I would not want to smoke anything that tastes like burnt rubber but what the hell do I know? Thoughts, Cannman?

CM: I also found that this pre-roll burned really nicely. Slow but not too slow and definitely allowed for larger hauls. However, after I burned through the first half of the joint, resin started pouring out of the filter. I’m cool with a little resin, but I was getting so much that I had to stop smoking the joint. My lips were covered and even after a nice squeeze into a a napkin and re-light, it continued to pour our resin. I was disappointed with this but it could have been an unlucky anomaly that others hopefully won’t experience.

Agreed Mr. Fry! Burnt rubber sounds like possibly the worst thing anyone could ever want to taste. Though, I believe that burnt rubber is the aroma of the cannabis and not the flavour, thankfully! The flavour was gassy, mild and quite enjoyable.

The Packaging

JF: This pre-roll came in a standard doob tube. I am, personally, a fan of this format. They are easy to open, discrete and reusable. My only second-thought is perhaps the packaging lent to some of the muted rubber taste I noted above but that can be difficult to determine for certain.

CM: I have to disagree with Jonny Fry on the packaging. I am not a fan of plastic doob tubes for premium cannabis products. These tubes are cool for $7-12 pre-rolls but when I’m paying $20 after HST, I want glass or metal. Also, where is the hydro pack? Gage and Cookies need to step up there games. I wouldn’t buy a Ferrari engine with Honda’s Civic’s body, so why should weed be any different? Time to make a change, the market is noticing, believe me!

The Roach

JF: Maybe it’s the time of year or the oversized joint of Ultra Sour I smoked this morning but this week’s review has left me pondering the metaphysical conundrum that is the recreational cannabis market. With a price point up around $20 a gram, are we paying for the Cookies name? Of course… but the product itself is pretty darn good too! So, I guess, if you have some extras holiday loot, giver ‘er a shot but I’m not sure I will be rushing out to grab these again anytime soon.

CM: I am cool with paying $20 for a gram of high quality cannabis in a pre-roll, but I want more from the packaging. Maybe something sustainable with a hydrating pack? However, the high was incredible and I loved how creative it made me. I agree with Jonny Fry, that it’s more expensive, but so is a really nice bottle of wine. If you have a few extra bucks, treat yourself with a jar from Cookies.

The opinions in this article are solely those of the Cann Man and Jonny Fry.