Variety Is the Spice of Life –  A Review of the Cookies 4 Cultivar Flower Pack

People always say that variety is the spice of life. Well, variety is the name of the game with the Cookies 4 cultivar flower pack! The Cookies brand originated in the US, launched by rapper and entrepreneur Berner in the early 2000s, but it really gained popularity in the 2010s. Their first dispensary opened in 2018 in LA. Honestly, when the brand first came to Canada, in my opinion, it was quite disastrous. The grower was Pure Sunfarms, and let’s just say the product was underwhelming and overpriced — not exactly how you want to debut in a brand-new market in a new country. However, it seems that the bigwigs at Cookies heard the complaints and switched growers to Final Bell. So, does this product live up to the lofty expectations that the brand Cookies brings to the table? Read on and find out!

What Makes It Special?

Variety ounces are few and far between in the legal market right now, but Cookies has stepped up to the plate with its own offering. While this specific product is relatively new at the time of writing, the different strains in the package could change down the road. In this bag, we have Cheetah Piss, Cake Mix, Madrina, and Laughing Gas. Based on the dominant terpenes listed on the back, two of these could be considered sativas (Laughing Gas [Sour Diesel x Cherry Pie] and Madrina [Last OG x Apples and Bananas]), and two could be indicas (Cake Mix [London Pound Cake x Wedding Cake] & Cheetah P [Lemonade x Gelato 42 x London Pound Cake 97]). But it takes more than just throwing four cultivars in a bag and calling it a day; they’ve really stepped up their quality game compared to the old Canadian Cookies product.

Aromatic and Visual Profile:

The first thing you’ll notice when you open the bag is the strong odor. My bags (bought twice now) were both quite pungent upon opening—a good sign when you spend a decent amount of money on weed. All four cultivars looked really nice, with plenty of trichomes covering the buds. Madrina is especially striking with a lot of purple mixed with green. The buds were all nicely moist, although Cake Mix was a little dry, but that’s nothing a humidity pack can’t fix. In terms of aroma, Cheetah P definitely stands out as the most uniquely scented—funky and potent.

Effects:

The effects of the four cultivars will obviously vary depending on the dominant terpenes present in the cannabis. As mentioned earlier, Madrina and Laughing Gas are both uplifting and energetic strains with a high amount of limonene, a terpene generally found in traditional sativa strains. Meanwhile, Cheetah P and Cake Mix are high in caryophyllene, which is known for its relaxing effects.

How Much Does It Cost?

$150.10 for an ounce is definitely within a reasonable range for weed. Budget ounces usually start at around $100, so paying an extra $50 for four unique cultivars that are well-grown is quite special, in my opinion. As someone who likes to purchase their cannabis in bulk, this product appeals to me, simply for the fact that I can switch between the four strains whenever I want, and I’m getting my money’s worth in weight. My benchmark for whether something on the market is expensive is whether or not it crosses the $10/g threshold. That’s my defining line; yours might be different depending on various factors, but to me, $10/g is pricey for a premium product. While this bag certainly offers premium quality, they are not charging premium prices for it, which is why, at least to me, it is a great value for bulk buyers or for someone who likes to switch between strains a lot and would rather not pay $50 for a half-quarter to get some variety of premium bud. Good job, Cookies! You’ve certainly done a 180 since you first entered the Canadian market.

More Information

Thanks for reading our Quick Reviews. If you have a question regarding this product or any product in our inventory, please contact us at (905) 713-1000 or info@janescannabis.ca. Prices, THC, and terpene percentages may change depending on the batch.

Written by Brian