Blue Bayou- T-BARZ
Every now and then, DC Source comes in clutch with some dank from a brand I’ve never heard of, and he’s done it yet again with this Blue Bayou from T-Barz. I’m always a little skeptical of brands that use art like this on 100ml Miron jars, but the quality from T-Barz’s second release is a pleasant surprise.
Zimosa #2 - 710 Labs
I’ve been smoking a bit more 710 Labs this year, but I’ve been curious about their flower for a good long while after seeing countless gorgeous photos of the buds on Reddit. My expectations for Zimosa were high and low in different respects, and overall it kind of subverted those expectations in many categories.
Cap Junky - Living Matter
It’s no secret that I have absolutely no love for Cap Junky, but Living Matter has always really impressed me with their products the few times I’ve tried them. A mutual friend told me the batches of Cap Junky and Wedding Pie were truly on another level this round after moving to a new facility. Wrapped in a dense supremely resinous dank kush package, this version of Cap Junky is one that I’m glad I didn’t miss.
Z x TK x SFV #2 - TerpStarz Genetics
If you’ve been following DC Source for a while now, you know about the WTF tier and some of of the fire that’s been listed there, but the new Diamond Tier of the menu is even more insane. This Z x TK x SFV #2 from TerpStarz is a prime example of this crazy curation and I’m grateful I get to try it because genetics like these hit the spot.
Hash Burger - Eugreen
If you read some of my reviews from last year, unfortunately most of them are lost media, then you may remember me reviewing a few Hashplant hybrids and especially appreciating the sharp mojito terp. Beast Coast Terps in his expert curation selected this flavor out of the bunch and it has both enchanting terps and intense potency.
Yogurt Drip - Eugreen
California and Maine have been the real meta in the New York scene for the last couple of years, but this Yogurt Drip shows that Oregon still really has it going on. Beast Coast Terps got set up with the line on living soil flavors from some of the most well known cultivators in the state, one of which being Eugreen, which has a record of consistently great flower.
Chem 91 x Skunkdog- Funk House Farm
Funk House has been really crushing it with the Skunkdog crosses, and lucky for me Jane Doe hooked me up with the second one, which is Chem 91 x Skunkdog. Chem 91 is a legendary hybrid that’s thought to be the underpinning of all gas genetics we know today. Maui Skunkdog has been popular in Maine for a while, and the melding of those flavors and effects is truly killer.
Cheddar Wedges - Blended Family Farms
Another debut of a local grower, Blended Family Farms reached out and submitted his Cheddar Wedges for review, and samples like this are why I accept review submissions the way I do. It’s clearly an off the beaten path genetic grown with much care, and it’s clear Blended Family Farms is only on its way up from here.
Pioneer Piff - Funk House Farm
Welcoming a new vendor to the community is always a serious pleasure for me. We’re long past the salad days of I71, so finding someone like Jane Doe Deliveries that’s in it for the love of the game and to chase the dragon on quality, is always special.
Ether 41 - District Chiefer House Curation
If you’ve been following the waves of candy flavors the last few years, you’ve probably noticed Ether kicking around basically since Runtz came out. In a lot of ways, Ether is the ultimate sixth-man variety, and Ether 41 is a straight improvement over the things that made the original so special.
Motorbreath - Ryder Farms
It’s not a secret that I’m a big Motorbreath lover, but this version from Ryder Farms is truly exemplary. It’s another cut that’s been kicking around the Maine scene for the past half decade or so and for good reason.
“Triangle Mints” - Ryder Farms
If you get to try this sample from Ryder Farms, it’s immediately obvious that this is not just a regular Wedding Cake. Unfortunately, this is a situation where I’ve been asked not to publicize what the clone is, but if you’ve been smoking elite flower in Maine for the last couple of years, the effect and stink will make it pretty obvious.
Trich Beast - Ryder Farms
Ryder Farms had been telling me about Trich Beast and some Solfire hybrids they had been running in their garden, and as like other Solfire strains from recent reviews, I’ve been pleasantly surprised. So far Ryder Farms is batting 1000 with samples and the heat doesn’t end there.
Glueberry - Ryder Farms
Glueberry is another strain I’ve been dying to try from Ryder Farms for a while now, with this one passing me up on a few times as hash and flower. This was another strain that was hyped up beyond belief, and after smoking this and the Sour Glue, it’s really difficult for me to decide which is better.
Biscotti - District Chiefer House Curation
Most hardcore enthusiasts, especially younger folks, are huge fans of Biscotti, and I’m no different. I’ve tried it a handful of times from brands like Doja and Connected, who, along with Berner who named the strain, paved the way for the strain to become a mainstay.
Sour Glue - Ryder Farms
Ryder Farms has set their stake in the ground, but don’t get it twisted, these guys are not just showing up out of thin air. Sour Glue has been moving around the traditional market from the Maine underground scene, and it’s gotten a reputation from the proverbial beta testers for being truly lethal smoke.
Chem DD - Tread Lightly Collective
I reviewed Chem D from Skunkfoot Farms a few weeks ago and really enjoyed the classic one note Chem, but there are tons of other Chem hybrids out there that are more complex in many traits and Chem DD (“double D”) is one of those. Chem DD is Top Dawg Seeds’ take on adding more complexity to the Chemdog line, and succeeds with its lime juice flavor and a much heavier body effects.
Duck Sauce - Ted’s Budz
Of all of the distros of popular sweet strains in the LA area, Ted’s Budz is possibly the most infamous, and their signature Duck Sauce is one I’ve been dying to try for years. They made waves about two years ago when they released this strain with a clear direct print bag meant to look like a duck sauce wrapper, and it’s one of the most successful strain branding campaigns.
Gary Payton x Sherbanger - Upstate Gardens
I reviewed the rosin version of this strain earlier in the year, but Terpy Dabber hooked it up with the flower version, which I was super hyped to try. I really liked the Zsunami flower I tried from them, so was expecting more of the same type of quality, which for the most part was delivered. Right out of the jar, these nugs are obviously resinous and well manicured.
Gummiez - Shmu the Canna Prophet house curation
Gummiez was a strain I first tried a few years ago when I believe Papermill Cannabis Co. tried his hand at growing it, and I remember enjoying the candy peach rings flavor to it. This version off of Shmu’s curation is quite different, starting with the cinnamon front note, but it retains a lot of the great effect features I love.