The previous few weeks have flown by. I do know it hasn’t been a full month because the final one, however we’ve obtained quite a bit to speak about. We could also be stepping into the vacation season, however issues don’t appear to be slowing down as a lot as in years previous. That in all probability has to do with my schedule, however we’ll fake it’s a worldwide downside.
Final week we (Jimi, Matt, Adam & I) had been down in Miami for Terp Basel, and my long-awaited first Art Basel expertise, which was every part I’d hoped it’d be. This previous weekend was DesignerCon in LA, which was somewhat mild compared to years previous, however the Slick drop was what I went for – and fortunately scored, and I’m not complaining about my pockets not shedding as a lot weight because it did final time. Due to all this I haven’t had a second to catch my breath. It’s been an absolute marathon all yr, however when it’s as crammed with artwork as these previous few I don’t have a lot to complain about. If you happen to’re interested in what we noticed, I’ve highlighted each the Scope and Basel reveals on my IG tales, however what you need to actually do is simply go subsequent yr. It was unbelievable, and price all of the visitors annoyance.
It’s additionally value noting that we completely destroyed an AirBnB with Gel Blasters in the course of the evening whereas we had been down in Florida. These issues are hella enjoyable however I do not know why they’d give them out at a weed occasion – particularly in a stand your floor state. They know we’re about to behave up with ‘em. We additionally had a enjoyable run-in with som spray packs – which admittedly smelled far more interesting than I imagined they might. Shit was NOT smoking although – as a result of you recognize we needed to attempt it, for science. I don’t assume any of us obtained previous the primary spherical. These should not included on this record, and I cannot slander the title of the model we met with as a result of they had been truly good folks – and their area of interest made their recreation make extra sense – however I after getting arms on with a few of the buds I don’t assume anybody will be mislead with what’s taking place over there so I really feel higher about the entire scenario.
Suppose that’s all I’ve obtained to rant about this week – as at all times, don’t hesitate to hit me up on twitter to complain about no matter it’s you’re mad at immediately, or to place me on to one thing dope. And browse WEIRDOS – I don’t know if I’ve mentioned that right here earlier than, however I’m actually pleased with what’s been taking place over there these days. If you happen to dig this, you’ll in all probability dig that extra. Farewell for now.
This one’s going to be a bit in all places as I’ve obtained quite a bit I need to shout out round these two. First off, for Wavez newest drop he had Feel Good LA wash a bunch of it and I’ve obtained to say, for all these of you on the market pondering he’s only a meme web page, you clearly haven’t smoked any of his work. Y’all know I’m a fan of Zazul, so in fact that was my favourite of the crop, however in contrast to a lot of the kinds of this in the marketplace his minimize has much less straight sweetness and extra taste complexity, with an nearly creamy sweet and but sharp end. It’s arduous to explain, however that’s usually the case with Really feel Good’s work – the feel shines. I can say the identical factor about his current Jerry Chelato launch, which was removed from what I anticipated. There’s positively some kind of Cherry Gelato in there, however with much more pine current than you’d guess. Whereas I’m right here I also needs to point out the recent press that Wavez put out with Passion 4 Hashing – I’m not often the largest press fan, however that Ligma Ball Z is certainly one thing value bragging about.
Now I do know these are polarizing, however I like me some orange terps, and Studio 8’s Mikan is an actual citrus burner. With that taste that may completely stain your palate however some gasoline on the end that may probably encourage wider enchantment than to simply citrus buffs, Dan put me onto this one in Miami and I’ve obtained to say it’s instantly a brand new favourite. Studio 8’s a brand new title for me and I don’t know a lot about them, however since they had been put into my hand by Dan I do know they’re tremendous hyphy and possibly extremely arduous to amass, however as soon as you recognize, you’re on the hunt, and I’m excited to see what different magic these guys are brewing.
Pine Park’s again and it’s higher than ever because of a brand new partnership with the legends over at Green Dawg Cultivators. Dropping three strains onto the California rec market earlier this month, together with Zzz, Black Sherb, and Smartiez, I’m happy to report that each one three are smoking robust. Now I do know these guys had launched a less expensive line again within the day, and it didn’t all obtain rave critiques, however I’m right here to certify that the brand new stuff – whereas nonetheless targeted on preserving the worth low and offering as a lot worth to the patron as doable – is tops by any commonplace. Clearly my favourite was the Zzz, which is a Zkittlez minimize – not a Zoap minimize because the title could lead you to imagine, however you may by no means go flawed with a Inexperienced Dawg sack.
This one’s one other New York cat I tapped in with on my final journey again east that, whereas it may need taken me somewhat bit to crack the jars as a result of I’ve been transferring round a lot, was a set I cooked by rapidly as soon as I noticed what I had. Exhibiting out on cuts of Purple Octane Jealousy, Gelonade, and my private favourite, Z Pie, these jars didn’t simply have a terrific nostril, in addition they seemed nice, and smoked immaculately. I often don’t tear by a taste so fast, I wish to savor them, however these had me craving extra. I cooked by all three in two days – and that’s not a slight to the impact, it’s a testomony to the prime quality smoking expertise it supplies.
Whereas we’re speaking in regards to the East Coast, I forgot to say on the final record the very best hash I discovered that journey. Hailing from Maine, which appears to be a development for glorious hash, Hidden Forest bought out so fast on the Excessive Grade Confirmed occasion that I solely obtained to actually get arms on with one cultivar, however oh boy am I glad I did, as a result of this was absolutely particular. A cross of Papaya & Piegasm, Hidden Forest’s Berry Fizz smells even higher than it sounds, with a nostril harking back to that Izze carbonated juice drink, and the flavour to match. I perceive why these guys obtained mobbed so fast: the hype is actual. They’ll positively be one I’m preserving my eye on going ahead – and visiting early.
Gelatti’s not a brand new title to me, however I suppose I haven’t been paying sufficient consideration to what has been happening over there as a result of these dudes have some severe warmth of their repertoire proper now. We caught up in Miami they usually confirmed me a few of their Cherry Push Pop, a collab with Major League Exotics, and their Blue Z, once more with Main League Exotics and this time with Smoke Up in tow. I’ve obtained to say, each cuts had been extremely spectacular, with the Cherry Push Pop being certainly one of my most desired smokes proper now. Beginning the day with Blue Z and chilling out within the afternoon with the Cherry is a formulation for fulfillment.
Now these guys are staples within the trade so I shouldn’t be placing anybody on to the Cannon Co proper now – afterall, they’re the creators of the Kimber Cannon, one of many OG fatties usually on the market again within the 215 days, in order that they’ve been right here for a very long time. Nonetheless, what I do need to discuss immediately is what they’re doing with their hash gap’s these days that has me hyped. Once we caught up at Terp Basel these guys confirmed me their twin chamber rolls, that may be a donut with two hash holes inside, and whereas it’s not a brand new idea to me, it was the very best smoking one I’ve tried but. I do know they’re taking part in round with even crazier rolls – some with three and even 4 chambers, so possibly we’ll get one thing actually loopy sooner or later. Hold an eye fixed out!
This one’s admittedly troublesome for me to speak about, however the staff’s been placing in nice work down south they usually deserve their shine regardless of me not truly with the ability to say the model’s title. They informed me it’s okay on this context however… you’ll get the image. N.W.O actually does have it, and throughout numerous types. Whereas the hash is sweet – actually, I beloved the Banana Splitz I obtained my arms on – what actually excites me is their sizzling sauce. And never simply sizzling sauce! They’ve obtained Candy Chili and BBQ sauce too, and in contrast to plenty of the medicated sauces you see in the marketplace, this one SMACKS. I could not have the ability to say the model’s title, however guess I’m preserving a few of these bottles round, so don’t get mad at me in the event you see this on me sooner or later – I didn’t model it!
There are few manufacturers with as a lot hype behind them as SuperDope, and whereas that’s in fact a great factor for his or her model, and people in search of the warmth, I are inclined to search for the much less acclaimed manufacturers after I’m out on the hunt for brand spanking new terps. Generally that will get the very best of me, as I’d admittedly not paid a lot consideration to SuperDope throughout their rise to stardom. That mentioned, I obtained to spend a while with their staff whereas at Terp Basel and I’ve obtained to say, there may be actually greater than hype behind this one. Whereas solely sampling their Lemon Popperz this time, I’ve obtained to say it was a a lot brighter and flavorful smoke than I anticipated, and supplied a powerful, lasting excessive that saved me lit by the flight again to LA.
Zatix has been in all places this yr. I swear it looks like they had been at nearly each occasion I attended in 2023, regardless of the coast. On account of their spectacular floor recreation I’ve develop into very conversant in each their Blue Guava and OG Diesel over the previous few months, however immediately’s point out is definitely in regards to the new Z they introduced out at Terp Basel in Miami. Dubbed Zaturn House Sweet, the rolls they had been handing out on the sales space grew to become my each day get up routine whereas in Florida. It was the right begin to the day. The buds had been flavorful, the smoke was clear, and the excessive was proper. I’m positive these guys haven’t any plans on slowing down, however in the event you haven’t tapped in but, now’s the time.
I’ve been ready for this collab for literal years, so after I heard the OG Slick x Jason Freeny LA Arms had been dropping at DesignerCon you recognize I couldn’t miss it. Two masters of their craft – OG Slick, the graffiti legend credited with creating the enduring LA Arms, and Jason Freeny, who has dissected nearly each popular culture icon below the solar – have been teasing this collaboration since a minimum of 2020. The murdered out version bought earlier than even I might get there, however I managed to snag a pair of the traditional arms, in addition to the brand new Freeny collab. I’ve obtained a pair of LA Arms in each room of my home now, and I nonetheless really feel like I want extra.
If you happen to’re in search of a enjoyable dive by hashish historical past, Malcolm MacKinnon simply launched his newest e-book, Pot Shots: The Journey of a High Times Photographer, and it’s a reasonably prolific have a look at the evolution of contemporary hashish tradition by the eyes of certainly one of Excessive Instances’ most infamous editors, Dan Skye. For many who don’t know, Malcolm is Dan Skye, however again when he began writing it wasn’t precisely secure to be on the market together with your authorities title, so Dan was his chosen nom de plume. The brand new e-book covers his journey throughout a whole bunch of gardens over the previous few a long time, in addition to the celebrities and activists he met all through his travels, and it’s a stellar reminder of simply how far issues have come. I extremely advocate this one, particularly to anybody who thinks they’re the primary to do something right here. We’re simply the newest in a protracted line of advocates.