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My bud tender strongly nudged me in the direction of the Garlic Cookies by West Coast Cure. IIRC it was shelved on 11/2/23. Twisting off the cap, the scent is wild. This is a real funk - but the best kind of funk. I’d never smelt anything quite like this. It’s far from a fruity berries or zSherbertNFT or whatever the cooler kids are smoking. To appreciate this stuff, is to appreciate something unique and powerful - if quite unconventional. and as exotic and funk-nasty as the nose is, it’s the effect that is the true standout trait. This is powerful bud, and I write to you now with my back thrown perpendicular over my bed with my feet planted firmly on the ground. The existential anxiety that plagued me earlier is entirely evaporated and I am extremely relaxed. This is some of the best flower I’ve smoked in a long time.

Super reminiscent of the strain Forbidden Fruit, Blockberry is a special strain. The nose on this stuff is highly unique, probably the black cherry influence, honestly this might be the G.O.A.T. nose. It's that good. You want to drink the stuff. The unique profile let's the effects flourish after a mere one puff - you can feel the Blockberry's fruity tendrils sink themselves confidently throughout your being. I don't find myself wanting to smoke this strain all day, as is the case with some of my indica-dom hybrids - but when it's been long enough, the Blockberry's signature fruity drop starts calling for you, and it's time to re-submerge into berry wonderland.

Beautiful bud structure and an incredible taste and smoke that is true to its name. Rolled up, this strain lends itself to one of the premiere joints you'll ever smoke - I guarantee it (Mens Warehouse).

Unbelievably good. Like another reviewer noted, immediate head change. Impeccably smooth with a unique taste -- sort of piney and minty. I've been a weed snob in the area for many years, and this is probably my favorite strain of them all. Deeeeeeelicious.

Today I stopped by Cannabal City the first time. With a nod to my usual favorites Mr. Nugget, Green Tree Remedy, and The Pottery - now that I've gotten home and smoked the 3C flower, I can confidently say that this is my favorite dispensary of all-time. Apparently, their business model was "grow the best cannabis in the city, and sell it at the best prices". Here are some reasons why this place is an unparalleled champion -> 1. The flower is absolutely top-quality (and pesticide-free to boot). Well-grown, well-cured, unique, flavorful, and potent. 2. I got out of there with ≈ 1 ounce of various strains at a far lower cost than I've found at any other dispensary in the city (for quality). 3. Extremely classy interior with a welcoming vibe. Stylistically they managed to merge "sleek" with 'accessible'. I am put off when places have that teenage stoner 'skate shop' feel, but I'm also slightly put off when the shop feels like a jewelry store on Wilshire. Cannabal City hits the ideal sweet spot. 4. The budtendress was super patient and helpful. 5. The Sasquatch Sap is amazing. I took one puff and said out loud "holy $#@% @#$%$@#%". It's slightly different than anything I've ever smoked, the stone is fantastic, and it was love at first puff. Mmmmm. 6. Even the artwork on the containers is great. I'd love to hear the stories about how each strain got its name and whatnot. VERDICT - Overall my experience couldn't have been better. Every aspect of Cannabal City Collective is a 10/10 in my book, from the service to the atmosphere to the prices, and of course, the premium flower. If I had to muster up a drawback, it's that the drive from the coast isn't exactly a breeze... but that's why I plan to stock up whenever I'm there. SCORE - 100/100 (ACHIEVEMENT UNLOCKED - first PerfectScore™ in Cannoisseur history)

Potent, gooey, and it genuinely tastes like cookies and cream (on some pulls). Scored mine from Golden Leaf in SoCal. Yum yum yum. A new favorite.

The smell is about 90% Herer -- almost a dead ringer for regular Jack. That unmistakable scent. Cosmic, man. It's a happy, relaxing high. It has nice Sativa qualities but the G13 Haze gives the high a warm, comfy smear. When this strain is grown-well and fresh, it's on the highest pantheon of Sativa doms (as are most Herers). It tastes amazing, smells amazing, looks terrific, and provides a noticeable head high with a super physical face-suction (not unlike Faceoff OG). It's a special strain in that it provides the mental-focus properties of the Sativa while being relaxing and qwelling anxiety. Despite my intuition heading in, XJ13 is a wonderful strain for combating anxiety. It's not edgy or caffeine-like at all. VERDICT: XJ-13 sounds like a teen action movie character but in fact it's one of the finest strains of cannabis around. Unlike many top-shelf strains, XJ13 lends itself best to joints. It lacks the sheer weighted OOMPH of heavy Indicas, so it doesn't perform well as a snapper or small bowl (though it tastes incredible)... however, the quantity of Jack needed for a joint allows the effect to play up. It's sort of like certain herbs and spices you use in cooking... just a small pinch of certain ingredients provides plenty of flavor, whereas something like garlic powder may perform best with a liberal sprinkling. I'm probably making no sense at all. Possibly because of the large joint of XJ13 I just smoked. SCORE: 9.7/10 SUMMARY OF SCORES: 9.8 Sour Diesel 9.8 Do-S-Dos 9.7 Gelato 9.5 Banana Kush 9.5 GMO Cookies 9.2 Tangie 8.3 Grape Ape

Wonderful strain. The batch I ran into was grown by THC Design (out of SoCal I believe). It smokes smooth and whole. Very relaxing. Kind of a versatile strain in that it works as a daily smoke and for night time. Highly effective, well-rounded strain. Good taste, overall just feels GOOD to smoke. Must have some kickass terpenes or something.

Like its cookie namesake, Do-Si-Dos is an unforgettable strain with a true 10/10 nose. I was lucky enough to procure a finely-grown batch (along with some GMO Cookies and Gelato -- all cousins I believe). Right off the bat, the sweetness of the scent sends a tingly elation into your tummy. It's a sweet, berry-like aroma - Cotton candy meets light pine, with a splash of diesel. but really mostly just sweet berry. maybe a sliiiiiiightly detectable whiff of vinegar if you want to be fancy. it all works though. unreal smell. the best cannabis... I have ever smelled. Truly. The taste is less spectacular - but hardly offensive - and the high is potent, quick-hitting, and long-lasting. I don't enjoy the cerebral effect quite as much as other Cookies strains, but it's still a great high. Verdict: Do-Si-Dos is a fantastic strain and delectable dessert cannabis. It's so rich that I don't smoke it as regularly as others, but the nose qualities and potency are elite. Score: 9.8/10

It's easy to get cynical about strain hype - is it truly like God is licking you, or just a well-done marketing scheme? After experiencing Gelato last week (a close relative of Cookies) it dawned on me: when it comes down to it, everyone is relatively the same. Strains don't get hype randomly; there is usually a distinct taste or effect that the strain provides. I'm thinking OG (that unique sour tang + weighty cerebral thooooomp), Blue Dream (racey, euphoric, but most of all: legitimately blue-looking (vaguely, in certain lighting) and a taste like no other. BD isn't a pesonal favorite - although I'd say one San Jose batch I procured was out-of-this-world good and I realized I'd just been smoking "solid" Blue Dream. GSC (are we just calling it 'Cookies' these days?) probably reached that level in recent years. When I say 'dense' I mean like, unfathomably dense. The densest nugs I've ever seen. Probably. They are never-ending, and while the high isn't, it puts you in an uplifted, dream-like, focused state. A bit zen in a way. Low anxiety. Moderate munchie cravings but not severe. Just a pleasant strain to smoke all around, despite its nearly unparalleled strength. This is the kind of stuff you break out amongst friends, and you all float around in this squinty, floaty GMO Cookies bubble. It's really quite nice. VERDICT: GMO Cookies is extremely potent, extremely dense, juicy and yet... sort of spicy and cheesy. It's f****** good stuff. If its ever floating around, do yourself a favor and try it out. Just don't smoke it before work. SCORE: 9.5/10