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• West Coast Cure Skywalker OG Ultra Purified Premium Shatter Oil Cartridge (2019 Review)

  January 10, 2019 6:59 pm 3 Comments

   

  Never count out the magic of Skywalker OG (or anyone named Skywalker for that matter). It’s an indica-dominant hybrid (85% indica and 15% sativa), a mix of the hugely popular Skywalker and OG Kush strains. I’m hoping to get these same effects from West Coast Cure’s (WCC) Skywalker OG shatter oil cartridge. 

   

  West Coast Cure is known for super powered highs, the kind that leave you sprawled and staring with a blissful smile. That potency helped win first place in the 2012 High Times Cannabis Cup’s “Concentrates” category with their Hardcore OG Budder. Rapper/Viceland foodie Action Bronson has vocally supported this crowd-pleaser and their other award-winning budder, crumble and shatter.

   

  This Skywalker OG “Ultra Purified” Premium Shatter Oil sounds like a dabbable, and that’s deliberate. The idea behind “shatter oil” is to create a vape that tastes and works like a dab with a full, flavorful terpene profile. It specifically operates on lower temperature levels to boost the profile and lower the throat harshness.

   

  Let’s find out if the force is strong with this one as I sample WCC’s Skywalker OG shatter oil vape cart.

   

  In this West Coast Cure Skywalker OG cartridge review, you'll learn about its:

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  • Packaging, Labeling & Product Design
  • Quality, Ease of Use
  • Potency, Effectiveness & Affordability
  • Nugg Score: How the Nugg Team Rates This Product
  • Overall Rating

   

  Packaging, Labeling & Product Design

   

  

   

  Before I open the box, my expectations are set by the embossed gold crown logo. This brand is dedicated to helping you get as regally elevated as Queen Victoria (who got down with her tinctures).

   

  The cart comes in a thick cardboard slip-case box with a custom cut foam insert that perfectly cradles it. The solid matte black and gold foiling feel sleek in my hands.

   

  My only qualm with the packaging: the bottom kept falling about a centimeter when held upright, leaving me worrying about security.

   

  The WCC Skywalker OG oil comes in a glass tank with a sturdy metal construction. The mouthpiece has the crown logo and the brand initials embldazoned in gold. Simple and classy.

   

  But here’s the biggest bummer for me: besides the social media plugs and branding, there isn’t much product info.

   

  It gives the net weight, strain name, mentions that it’s “Premium Nug Run,” and “Ultra Purified Premium Shatter Oil.” That’s it! Cannabinoid percentages? Not even THC. Ingredients? None. No batch number, manufacture date, best by date or lab test results. 

   

  What’s in this thing became a bigger mystery than Murder on the Orient Express.

   

  Quality, Ease of Use

   

  Flavor-wise, I had reasonably high expectations. While I get subtle hints of pine and sweetness, it’s overwhelmed by an indescribable, inert flavor. From my experience, that’s usually a sign of a cutting agent like propylene or polyethylene glycol.

   

  Though it wasn’t intolerable, there are tastier, distilled cartridges on the market.

   

  Compatible with all standard 510 threaded pen-style vapes, this vape offers extremely smooth hits. However, I wasn’t able to get a consistent cloud of vapor from the oil, which is unfortunately dark and incredibly thin. It’s actually the thinnest oil I’ve reviewed so far (and I’ve reviewed a lot).

   

  Potency, Effectiveness & Affordability

   

  

   

  I was pretty disappointed in Skywalker OG vape’s potency. Since WCC is known for having awesome concentrates, I naturally assumed their vape cartridge would be filled with something special. I was wrong.

   

  Not only did it look and taste like it contained a high volume of cutting agents, but the effects were at best mild and unreliable. I was hoping for something more heavy-hitting. I felt a slight difference, but nothing to make me say “I feel high.” If you have a low cannabis tolerance, you may find this does something for you. If that’s the case, let me know.

   

  With the first few puffs, I got a lot of crackling before the oil settled. That makes me assume I purged the rest of their solvent off – into my lungs. I taste a bit of the terpenes on my first two drags, then the taste becomes too subtle to notice. Plus, I had trouble getting a solid hit.

   

  For around $30, I wouldn’t buy this again. In my opinion, the high-quality packaging is worth more than the oil it’s housed in. I was quite disappointed. Check out Honey Vape’s superior Skywalker OG cartridge for just $5-10 more.

   

  Nugg Score: How the Nugg Team Rates This Product

   

  Packaging: 4/5

  • Casing is sturdy, golden and clean. Very classy.
  • Slipcase within has a foam bed to make sure the cartridge stays stationary. However, it isn’t that secure.

   

  Labeling: 1/5

  • Basically no product information besides branding and the strain name.
  • No specific details about the cartridge and what it’s made of.
  • Needs much more transparency.

   

  Cartridge Quality: 3/5

  • Minimalist construction.
  • High-end looking metal mouthpiece stamped with the brand initials and logo
  • Inconsistent vapor clouds.

   

  Taste: 3/5

  • Initial pulls were flavorful from those amazing Skywalker OG piney terps but were quickly replaced by a bland nothingness that makes me think some not-so-great additives are also in there.

   

  Vapor Quality: 4/5

  • Aside from the initial solvent burn-off, the draws felt clear and even.
  • Tough to get a consistent-sized cloud from puffing.

   

  Oil Quality: 1/5  

  • Oil is too thin and dark to trust WCC’s branded “ultra-premium” claim.
  • Believe there’s some other unknown ingredients within.

   

  Ease of Use: 4/5

  • Relatively easy to use with any 510 threaded battery; just twist on a battery pen and vape.

   

  Effectiveness: 3/5

  • Effects were milder than I’d want from a WCC product and Skywalker OG strain.
  • Felt a slight difference but nothing that made me feel “high.”

   

  Consistency: 2/5

  • Effects really varied, maybe due to the oil’s subpar quality.

   

  Price: 1/5

  • Not worth $30 for the mild effects and lack of product and testing info.
  • Seems like the high-quality packaging is worth more than the actual oil inside.
  • I wouldn’t buy this product again.

   

  Overall Rating: 2.6

   

  With the unclean taste, oil’s runny nature, low potency and lack of product info, I wouldn’t recommend this Skywalker OG WCC cartridge. Disappointing, as the brand produces quality concentrates. To quote one of the wisest women in modern history: “Ain’t nobody got time for that!”

• Paradise THC Hard Candy 4-Pack (2019 Video Review)

  January 9, 2019 4:56 pm Leave a Comment

   

  Gumdrops, Red Vines and Sour Worms are excellent movie theater snacks, except for one thing: they don’t contain that special ingredient that can make any bad picture a good show. Cannabis.

   

  Reminiscent of Jolly Ranchers, Paradise’s (aka Paradise Candy Co.) THC-infused hard candies are one of the best (and tastiest) ways to consume cannabis. They’re discreet, delicious, and so small you can bring them along on any adventure (or eat a couple right at your desk).

   

  Paradise’s candies are available in six flavors, with or without sugar, including Apple, Tangerine, Raspberry, Watermelon, Key Lime, Guava, Caramel. They also have some great gummy 10 count 100mg or 250mg bottles in Cherry, Apple, Orange, Lemon & Pineapple.

   

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• Lola Lola The Gift 20:1 CBD Cartridge (2019 Review)

  January 7, 2019 3:23 pm Leave a Comment

   

  There’s something special about Lola Lola (aside from the fact that it instantly gets The Kinks’ song “Lola” stuck in my head). My first encounter was in a club down in North Soho, where you drink champagne and it tastes just like cherry cola. C-O-L-A, cola…Wait, damn that song!

   

  A family owned company based in the Bay Area, Lola Lola (Lo-lo-lo-lo Lola) was established in 2015 and produces a variety of pre-roll packs, batteries, cartridges and disposables packaged in unmistakable modern, psychedelic art.

   

  (LO-LO-LO-LO–okay, I’ll stop) Lola Lola flower boasts strong cannabinoid and terpene profiles and is grown by cannabis farms the brand works closely with.

   

  Their goal is to educate and build a community centered around creativity and wellness by providing top-quality, effect cannabis products.

   

  “The Gift,” made with their strain-specific Gold N Bright pure cannabis oil, has a whopping 20:1 CBD:THC ratio. Here we’ll discover this high CBD cart is one of the better vape options out there, or if it’s just pretty packaging. Let’s vape.

   

  In this Lola Lola The Gift cartridge review, you'll learn about its:

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  • Packaging, Labeling & Product Design
  • Quality, Ease of Use
  • Potency, Effectiveness & Affordability
  • Nugg Score: How the Nugg Team Rates This Product
  • Overall Rating

   

  Packaging, Labeling & Product Design

   

  

   

  A small, easy-to-open box holds a glass tank filled with .5g (500mg) of CBD vape oil, which you can see through a heart-shaped cut-out. While this is an eye-catching touch, I worry the exposure leaves the cart more susceptible to light and heat that could, over time, deplete some of the cannabinoid content.

   

  Speaking of standing out, the box itself looks stunning–and bit weird. On it, little, colorful black-eyed creatures with red baskets on their hands roam a Pixar-like world of childlike imagination…or a psychedelic nightmare. Friendly or frightening, the brand creates a truly beautiful piece of artwork.

   

  Find the strain name, 20:1 CBD:THC ratio, and where this CBD flower was grown (Lucky Hill Farm, Mendocino) above the virtual fantasyland. Turn it over and you’ll find the prominent terpene (limonene), 20:1 CBD:THC ratio again, flavor description, a description of the expected effects, and government warnings.

   

  No cannabinoid percentage, signs of lab testing nor mention of extraction methods.

   

  Quality, Ease of Use

   

  After breaking the label sticker on the top of the box that doubles as a tamper-proof device, I pull out the raspberry red slipcase, another detailed layer of protection and design. The weight reassures me cartridge is made with a durable glass tank and rectangular, metal mouthpiece that feels smooth on my lips.

   

  A picture on Lola Lola’s website shows a light, smooth, almost canary yellow oil. But my cart  had a darker, ocher yellow hue. Why? In high concentrations, CBD has a tendency to form crystals. Still, any company that’s going to sell CBD vape oil should figure out a way to maintain its stability. On my first puff, I had trouble pulling the vapor due to the crystallization.

   

  Pro tip: If you experience a chunky, crystalized oil, warm the vape cartridge and wait for the oil to liquefy before taking a drag (a warm pot of water or hair dryer works).

   

  Potency, Effectiveness & Affordability

   

  

   

  Because of the main terpene, limonene, I was expecting more citrusy flavors. Instead, the taste was milder than expected. I found more earthy, herbal notes, almost like a medicinal tea, than sweet fruit. A friend even compared it to the flavor of fresh pipe tobacco. Perhaps the terpene profile decreased because of the extraction process?

   

  The Gift vape provided some mild psychoactivity, not what I expected since the ratio is 20:1 CBD:THC. I didn’t feel it until a handful of puffs later so if you’re deterred by any head change, you may want to treat lightly. I did, however, feel the anticipated calming and relaxing effects within minutes, which lasted almost the entire day. These results were subtle and paired well with my latte.

   

  Retailing for $45 for a half gram, The Gift 20:1 CBD cart is reasonably priced. With its positive, whole-body effects lasting longer than I expected, I’d buy this again for the wellness aspect alone–as long as the oil hasn’t crystalized.

   

  Nugg Score: How the Nugg Team Rates This Product

   

  Packaging: 4/5

  • Cardboard slipcase showcases bright, eye-grabbing psychedelic artwork that leaps off the shelves.
  • Heart-cutout in the center of the box leaves the cartridge a bit exposed and more susceptible to damage.
  • Raspberry red slipcase ensures the cartridge fits snugly and safely inside.

   

  Labeling: 2/5

  • Plenty of brand details but the lack of pertinent info leaves questions.
  • I love knowing where this cannabis comes from, what tastes and effects to expect, and the prominent terpene.
  • No percentage of cannabinoids, including THC and CBD; no signs of lab testing and no extraction method mentioned.

   

  Cartridge Quality: 4/5

  • Metal construction and mouthpiece with a glass tank.
  • Cartridge remains unclogged and provides a consistent hit (as long as the oil hasn’t crystallized).

   

  Taste: 3/5

  • Lists limonene as the prominent terpene, but I only vaguely tasted citrus. Flavor’s more woodsy/earthy with a sour quality I know and love from many CBD strains.
  • Almost tastes like a herbal tea or fresh pipe tobacco.
  • Flavor is nothing impressive, but it’s not terrible.

   

  Vapor Quality: 5/5

  • Smooth high-quality vapor.
  • Didn’t cough once or feel any throat irritation from this vape.

   

  Oil Quality: 2.5/5

  • Apparent that the oil had become unstable and the components separated, leaving a marbleized appearance.
  • Crystallization led to inconsistent hits (unless you heated the oil first).

   

  Effectiveness: 5/5

  • This 20:1 CBD vape oil offered mild psychoactive effects, more than I expected from the nominal amount of THC (cannabinoid percentages would’ve been helpful).
  • Effects of CBD were powerful and appreciated.
  • Drank coffee while consuming cannabis and my heart didn’t start racing.

   

  Ease of Use: 3/5

  • Compatible with all standard 510-threaded pen style batteries.
  • Small enough to fit in your pocket.
  • If the oil separates or crystalizes, you may have to hit it with a little heat beforehand.

   

  Consistency: 2.5/5

  • Since the oil separated, consistent dosages and flavors are tricky.
  • Medicine seems to give me consistent relief.
  • Because I’m not getting the same experience with each cartridge, this gets a lower rating.

   

  Price: 3/5

  • At $45 for a half-gram cartridge, this is on par with other CBD-rich vapes on the market.
  • Since you may have to restabilize the oil with heat, you may not want to spend this much.

   

  Overall Rating: 3.4

   

  Lola Lola’s The Gift 20:1 vape cartridge offers positive and powerful CBD relief. I was surprised to feel slight psychoactive effects considering the overwhelming ratio. Since the oil hardened, you probably don’t want to spend $45 on something you need to restabilize with heat. In that case, I’d suggest trying AbsoluteXtracts’ ACDC.

   

  But if you don’t mind heating the oil, it’s well worth the money. Perfect to pair with your morning coffee to jump start your day. And that’s the way that I want it to stay. And I always want it to be that way for my Lola…Lo-lo-lo-lo Lola–DAMMIT!

• LA Kush Bertberry Cheesecake Disposable Vape Pen (2019 Review)

  January 6, 2019 5:47 pm Leave a Comment

   

  I like disposable vapes. Who doesn’t like the convenience of immediate use without needing to buy and attach the proper battery?

   

  While they’re becoming more available, all aren’t the same. LA Kush, the well-known cannabis brand and dispensary chain, is an unapologetically original: indoor grown and consistent products.

   

  They’ve won over 84 awards, including 3rd Place at the High Times’ 2017 World Cannabis Cup for Best Vape Pen Cartridge. Naturally, these accolades have set the bar high.

   

  Does is this truly Angeleno brand’s Bertberry Cheesecake .5g (500mg) disposable vape pen worth your cash and lung capacity? Time to find out.

   

  In this LA Kush Bertberry Cheesecake disposable vape pen review, you'll learn about its:

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  • Packaging, Labeling & Product Design
  • Quality, Ease of Use
  • Potency, Effectiveness & Affordability
  • Nugg Score: How the Nugg Team Rates This Product
  • Overall Rating

   

  Packaging, Labeling & Product Design

   

  

   

  The royal blue box and white and silver text immediately remind me of the Dodgers. You can see the pen’s oil through a cardboard cutout, which isn’t very sturdy. While the design emits L.A. pride, my biggest gripe is the box’s minimal info.

   

  There’s only a “Bertberry Cheesecake” strain sticker on the box along with brand name, pen size and social media links. Nothing else. It appears LA Kush has recently renamed this strain “Kushberry Cheesecake,” as “Bertberry Cheesecake” isn’t listed on their website yet has the same genetics and graphics.

   

  Aside from the Kushberry Cheesecake lab tests (assuming there’s not much difference between the disposable and 510 cart), the THC:CBD levels, terpenes, batch number and manufacturing date aren’t listed, so I vaguely know what to expect. (I do know it’s a sativa-dom mix of Alien Moonshine and UK Cheese.)

   

  An experience? Definitely. An intense head high? Possibly.

   

  Within the box, this LA Kush disposable looks beach-ready housed in a clear plastic tube with a royal blue rubber stopper. This seems to be a safe place to store it when not in use. The tube also has limited info: brand name, strain name, LA Kush website and the same royal blue, silver and white color scheme. 

   

  Quality, Ease of Use

   

  The Bertberry disposable is simple to use right out of the package: just inhale from the round, glass mouthpiece and watch for the blue light so you know it’s working. No need for waiting and charging. Plus it’s sturdy, slim and lightweight.

   

  The oil itself has a light, clear yellow color and it isn’t too thin or thick.

   

  And, unlike a disposable/recyclable dosist pen that always produces the exact same puff, you have total control of your vaping experience. 

   

  Despite this simplicity, there have been complaints that these disposables die before the oil’s halfway used. Nonetheless, LA Kush has a new generation of disposable vapes hitting the market.

   

  Potency, Effectiveness & Affordability

   

  

   

  On my first puff I thought, “this ‘flavor’ isn’t so bad.” It tastes as advertised, like some sort of berry cheesecake without an overpowering sweetness like some other “flavored” disposables. But there’s really no cannabis taste, which makes me assume some or all of these unknown terpenes aren’t cannabis-derived. The taste is tolerable, but not my preference.  

   

  For effects, I found this disposable vape quickly yielded an uplifting, happy, giggly high that can get a little racy if you vape too much (at least, for someone prone to anxiety, such as myself). I wouldn’t recommend this pen if you get anxious easily, as powerful sativas can sometimes cause “raciness,” and this potent formula is no exception.

   

  As soon as you take a solid hit, you’ll feel your eyelids start to droop. And if you’re not careful, you might feel a little too easy breezy to get anything done. Regardless, this disposable is great for staving off a case of the miserable Mondays and stimulating the appetite.

   

  Considering it packs a punch, it’s not obnoxiously sweet (like many sweet flavored vapes on the market), and convenient, $35 is a reasonable price for the sizable doses that come with each puff. I wish there was more detail on their labeling so I wouldn’t have to vape “blindly.”

   

  Nugg Score: How the Nugg Team Rates This Product

   

  Packaging: 3/5

  • Eye-catching and branded to the hilt.
  • Disposable pen comes housed in a clear plastic tube with rubber stopper; a little on the flimsy side.

   

  Labeling: 1/5

  • Extremely limited info.
  • Strain name, branding or social media info.
  • Not sure what to expect from the labeling.

   

  Cartridge Quality: 4.5/5

  • Cartridge is glass and metal construction with a round, glass mouthpiece.
  • Sturdy, slim, and lightweight.
  • No strain name or distinguishing colors printed on it to be able to tell it apart from other LAK disposables.

   

  Taste: 2.5/5

  • Tastes as advertised (like a berry cheesecake) without being obnoxiously sweet.
  • No cannabis taste.
  • Tolerable but far from delightful.

   

  Vapor Quality: 3/5

  • Pen allows you to take pretty big hits (if you do, you may find yourself coughing like me).
  • Taking smaller puffs leads to a smoother experience.

   

  Oil Quality: 4/5

  • Light yellow, crystal clear oil.
  • Oil is neither too thin nor too thick.

   

  Ease of Use: 5/5

  • Comes ready to use right out of the package; no need to own a battery.
  • Buttonless; just put the mouthpiece to your lips and inhale.
  • Light that shines to let you know it’s working.

   

  Effectiveness: 5/5

  • An effective sativa; I immediately felt it in the head and face.
  • Eyelids became droopy, I got hungry, and found myself happy and giggly.
  • After an initial burst of creativity, I found the effects faded quickly.

   

  Consistency: 3.5/5

  • These work out well and always taste the same.
  • After buying several of these disposable cartridges, you might end up with a battery that dies before you’ve fully used up your oil.

   

  Price: 3.5/5

  • For $35 bucks, the price is just okay.
  • If it were $10 less, I’d say go for it, as it’s a fun and sexy-looking party favor.

   

  Overall Rating: 3.5

   

  It doesn’t get simpler than this sturdy, slim disposable LA Kush Bertberry vape. It comes ready to use right out of the package with a flashing blue light that lets you know it’s working.

   

  If you like an uplifting, giggly sativa that really hits and sweet flavors that don’t taste like they came from cannabis, this isn’t a bad option for the lower price – if you can get over the fact that there’s no specific info about what you’re vaping.

   

• NATIV ACDC 3:1 CBD PAX Era Pod (2019 Review)

  January 3, 2019 3:42 pm Leave a Comment

   

  ACDC (not the band AC/DC my mom didn’t want me to listen to) is a CBD-rich strain known for its extremely low THC content, around, 22:1 CBD:THC. Because of this, it’s ideal for almost anyone, anytime of day, and highly effective.

   

  It can help with chronic pain, mood disorders, anxiety, muscle tension, spasms and more. That’s just what I need. (International clinical trials show promise reducing malignant cancer cells.)

   

  I spent much of the day stuck in traffic, my body a tight ball of stress. When I got home, my stomach promptly went into spasm, causing twisting pain. I popped the 3:1 NATIV ACDC pod into my PAX Era battery and took three puffs.

   

  Will this pod and I get along like, well, peas in a pod and ease my pain? 

   

  In this NATIV ACDC PAX Era Pod review, you'll learn about its:

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  • Packaging, Labeling & Product Design
  • Quality, Ease of Use
  • Potency, Effectiveness & Affordability
  • Nugg Score: How the Nugg Team Rates This Product
  • Overall Rating

   

  Packaging, Labeling & Product Design

   

  

   

  The ACDC PAX Era box’s design is about the same as all of the other PAX pods I’ve come across: minimal white cardboard like you’d find at the Apple Store.

   

  The box itself has a graphic indicating the best time of day to use, the cannabinoid content: 49.29% CBD+CBDa, 17.23% total THC, 0.780% terpenes plus lab tests for micro-biologicals, pesticides, and residual solvents.

   

  Unfortunately, there’s no way to verify these results. I’d also like to see full cannabinoid and major terpene profiles and know what the other 32.7% of this oil consists of.

   

  When I opened the box, I expected to see a card with info on the recommended vape temperature like the last NATIV pod I tried, but no luck.

   

  The pod comes in a canister with a sleek and clever design, sporting a hard-plastic see-through window and a child-proof twist top that could fit on a prescription pill bottle. I initially had trouble opening it! Wait, if I struggled to open a child-safe twist top, does that make my ex right?

   

  And unlike the my last NATIV pod, this one had a sticker on the top and bottom of the cardboard slipcase to keep anyone from tampering with it.

   

  While I like this clean, muted style, it’s not nearly as eye-catching as many other brands that utilize PAX pods. The pod itself is clearly labeled so I won’t risk of mixing up this pod with the rest of my of mood-altering characters.

   

  Quality, Ease of Use

   

  The oil is clear and almost colorless, with a slight buttery tint (thankfully without a buttery taste like California chardonnay). While it has a rich, sunny color, the oil was thinner than I like.

   

  As the label says, there’s only 0.780% terpenes, so the taste is subtle. It offered a pleasant sour flavor that I expect from the ACDC strain, which was more delectable than NATIV’s OG Rosin pod (also reviewed).

   

  However, the flavor does have some inert taste that I can’t quite put my finger on, something you don’t expect in a Pax Era Pod. Still, the overall flavor isn’t bad, but not as tasty as a CBD cartridge like the Marley Natural Red.

   

  This lack of thickness coupled with the slightly vague flavor makes me wonder if some filler was added.

   

  Potency, Effectiveness & Affordability

   

  

   

  Set at the suggested 640°F (which I had to find on their site) and this pod provides a thick, smooth and sizeable vapor cloud I like. Surprising considering the other  last NATIV pod I tried didn’t produce nearly as much at its suggested temp. Luckily, you can always crank up or reduce the temperature to your preference.

   

  After three hits I started calming down, racing heart settling. Finally some relief. This lasted for about a half hour until I started to puff again. They may not be as long-lasting as other CBD vapes (like Select’s Ringo’s Gift), but that may be because of the equal ratio (I usually prefer a 1:1.)

   

  Expect a slight head-change as a result of the mild levels of THC in this vape, but expect it to be chill. A great choice if you’re new to cannabis and want to ease into it.

   

  For around $56, the price is on par with many other CBD vape oils; the fact that it’s a PAX Era-compatible pod makes it an even greater value! However, seeing that 32.7% of the oil is unaccounted for makes me uneasy.

   

  Nugg Score: How the Nugg Team Rates This Product

   

  Packaging: 4/5

  • Minimal packaging with a sleek inside canister.
  • Child-safe twist top that keeps product secure.
  • Sticker on top and bottom to prevent tampering.
  • Stylish but muted style; not nearly as eye-catching as other brands that utilize PAX pods.

   

  Labeling: 3.5/5

  • Minimal labeling on exterior box.
  • Lists CBD, THC and terpene percentages on the back.
  • Graphic indicates the best time of day to use.
  • States that this product has passed tests, but there’s no way to verify.
  • I would have liked to see the full cannabinoid profile and major terpenes.

   

  Cartridge Quality: 4.5/5

  • Oil is contained in food-grade plastic with a dual-wick and dual-airflow.
  • Leak resistant.
  • A true marvel of modern technology.

   

  Taste: 3.5/5

  • Only 0.780% terps, so taste is subtle.
  • A pleasant sour taste that I expect from the ACDC strain, but not as tasty as other vapes I’ve tried.
  • I definitely got more flavor from this ACDC pod than from NATIV’s OG pod.
  • Contains some inert taste that I can’t pinpoint — could be a filler of sorts.

   

  Vapor Quality: 5/5

  • Had to find the suggested temperature online (640 degrees).
  • Pod provides a thick, smooth vapor.
  • Exactly the size of cloud I like to pull from a vape (more than the last time I tried a NATIV pod).

   

  Oil Quality: 3.5/5

  • Clear, nearly colorless with a slight yellow tint.
  • Too thin for a high rating; makes me wonder about added filler.

   

  Effectiveness: 4.5/5

  • After three puffs, my body felt calm and my racing heart began to settle.
  • Effects lasted 25 minutes; not as long as other CBD-rich vapes on the market.
  • Expect a slight head-change, but a chill experience overall.

   

  Ease of Use: 3.5/5

  • If you have the proper battery, it’s just plug ‘n play.
  • PAX Era battery tech allows you to control precise heat settings down to a single degree.
  • If you don’t have the PAX Era battery, your oil is as good as wasted.

   

  Consistency: 5/5

  • These PAX pods will always provide the same results, and so will NATIV’s oil inside.
  • A trusted brand to provide consistent relief.

   

  Price: 3.5/5

  • For $56, the price is on par with many other CBD vape cartridges on the market.
  • Since it’s in a PAX Pod, this NATIV ACDC is an even greater value!
  • The unknown oil kept me from giving it a higher score.  

   

  Overall Rating: 4.05

   

  The NATIV ACDC pod helped me survive a high-angst day. Its efficacy and high-quality, leak resistant design make them more unique than most, especially with the app allowing you to control the heat to a single degree.

   

  This tasty PAX Era 3:1 ACDC vape greatly eased my stress related symptoms. I only wish I knew what the over 30% of unknown oil consisted of. The cost is comparable to other PAX pods – just remember to get the PAX Era battery. Otherwise, like trickle-down economics and warm Coca-Cola, this pod won’t do anything for you!

• 1964 Grape OG Strain (2019 Video Review)

  December 30, 2018 12:00 pm Leave a Comment

   

  What does 1964 have to do with cannabis? It’s the year the THC molecule was discovered by Israeli chemist Dr. Raphael Mechoulam. And although cannabis has been used for millennia, for the first time its mystical psychotropic powers entered the scientific realm.

   

  Cannabis has come a long way since ’64. What was a mind-opening, body-healing herb then would now be considered tumbleweed. Nowadays, we expect top shelf flower with 16% THC or above plus frosty, dense and pungent nuggs.

   

  That’s exactly what the growers over at Supplied by 1964 are delivering; the brand even supports artists by commissioning stellar original work for their jars and boxes. What’s not to love?

   

  Resident cannabis connoisseur, Morgan English, twists up some of 1964’s Grape OG, a crossbreed of Grape Romulan & Tahoe OG Kush, to give you the insider scoop on one of the best indica strains for anxiety and sleep.

   

  Order this 1964 Grape OG flower, along with their other strains, online and have them delivered to your home in no time here!

• Papa & Barkley CBD Releaf Tinctures (2019 Video Review)

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  Curious how full-spectrum cannabis oil can help you achieve pain relief and a better state of wellness?

   

  One of Nugg’s resident cannabis testers, Matt Noah, gives Papa & Barkley’s 1:1 and 30:1 Releaf CBD tinctures a go every day for two weeks. He’s got some good and some bad news, and a little 101 on how to properly microdose a tincture.

   

  Papa & Barkley starts with high quality, full-spectrum cannabis buds, then extracts their cannabinoid-rich oil and mixes it with MCT oil from coconuts for a lower viscosity (MCT oil has some great health benefits as well!). The result is a smooth and tasty oil.

   

  These tinctures are easy to dose under the tongue or add to your favorite beverage. (We personally love it on top of our morning caffeine.) You’ll feel their calming effects in as little as 10 minutes, and the potential for pain-relief all day long.

   

  Want to try a Papa & Barkley Releaf tincture for yourself? Head over to Nugg and ask our concierge which suits you best.

• Kush Queen Awaken Pure CBD Bath Bomb (2019 Video Review)

  December 29, 2018 3:00 pm Leave a Comment

   

  Ever wonder how you can incorporate cannabis into your personal wellness routine? The Kush Queen Awaken Bath Bomb is the perfect bubbling delight to take your bath time to the next level. A cannabis-infused soak? We think yes.

   

  Join resident cannabis expert, Morgan English, as she shows us the right way to bath bomb cannabis style, showcasing the entire line of Kush Queen personal wellness products.

   

  Need some pain relief without the THC? The brand’s got you covered with their CBD line.

   

  If baths aren’t your thing, check out their “Soaked” psychoactive shower gel or “Ignite” cannabis-infused lubes. You can even kick off your night-in or dinner party with their pre-rolls (they fancy). Get a sample of everything with their Lit Kit for Love.

   

  Wondering where to buy Kush Queen bath bombs without busting your me-time routine (yeah, dispensary lines suck)? Simple.

   

  Head to Nugg and use the promo code in this video to have bath bombs arrive right to your door!

• Cali Gold OG Kush Semi-Dark Chocolate Bar (2019 Video Review)

  December 27, 2018 3:00 pm Leave a Comment

   

  You’ve just struck gold! What’s the first thing you do? Eat it.

   

  That’s what you’d do if you got your hands on some rich, melty, 24 karat Cali Gold chocolate bars. Packed with 100mg of THC, this OG Kush Semi-Dark Chocolate Bar is a win for anyone looking to kick back, enter that euphoric state and sink into their couch for some Netflix. Ozark, anyone?!

   

  Our in-house edibles expert, Matt Noah, takes us on a search for gold in this Cali Gold OG Kush edible review. He’ll examine the different strain offerings (yes, their chocolates are strain-specific), dosing and the effects to expect.

   

  Curious where you can invest in some cannabis gold?

   

  Skip the dispensary and visit Nugg where you can get Cali Gold chocolate bars delivered straight to your door. Yup, it’s really that easy!