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Australian medically prescribed strain - Cannatrek T25 Topaz, Kush Cookies, 25% Overall: 7.4/10 — B / B+ Appearance: Tight, very bright green buds with nice structure, but all popcorn-sized. Would honestly be closer to a 9 if there were some bigger nugs in the bag, but nothing even close to a gram. 7.5/10 Aroma: Very gassy up front with clear citrus notes underneath. Not super complex, but definitely appealing when you crack it open. 7/10 Texture / Cure: Very sticky, but surprisingly easy to break apart by hand. Grinds up fine and rolls without much hassle. 6.5/10 Smoothness: Very smooth after the initial pull. Once it gets going, it’s an easy, comfortable smoke. 7.5/10 Flavor: Light sweet citrus with strong earthy, warm tones. The smoke feels hearty and comforting — honestly like being wrapped in a blanket. 7.5/10 Effects: Hits fairly quick with a noticeable onset. Sinuses felt a bit numb and everything took on this heavy, wintery, wrapped-up feeling. No real urge to move, no tingles — just very relaxed and settled into the couch or bed. 8/10 Mood & Experience: Very calm, relaxed, and content. Haven’t tried it in a group, but this feels like the kind of strain you smoke curled up in bed by yourself, just zoning out and getting cozy. 7.5/10 Negatives: Made my nose a bit stuffy and I noticed some muscle tension and jaw clenching. Weirdly, with everything else feeling dulled and relaxed, it didn’t really detract from the experience and almost felt neutral. Final Thoughts: This is straight-up warm and cozy bud. From the hearty, comforting smoke to the slightly numbing, mellow body feel, everything about this strain leans into relaxation. Not flashy or super euphoric, but very calming and grounding. Feels like a perfect winter strain when you just want to shut the world out and chill.

Overall: 6.5/10 — Solid C+ / B- Appearance: Tight, very green buds with flecks of purple and orange throughout. Medium density, but trichomes could’ve been more pronounced. All popcorn-sized nugs, which was a bit disappointing. 6/10 Aroma: Almost creamy on the nose, with a little gas and a strong pine presence. Slight spicy-sweet hint on the back end. Pleasant, but not very loud. 6.5/10 Texture / Cure: Good texture overall. Broke away from the stems easily and wasn’t too dry. Rolled fairly well with no major issues. 6.5/10 Smoothness: Very smooth joint, barely any coughing at all. Easy, comfortable smoke. 7.5/10 Flavor: Piney and earthy with herbal notes and some spice on the aftertaste. Flavor is mild compared to stronger-tasting strains, but still enjoyable. 6.5/10 Effects: Noticeable effects with slightly blurred vision when very high, but still surprisingly clear-headed. Comfortable body feel and very smooth come-up and come-down with no harsh drop-off. 6.5/10 Mood & Experience: Happy, relaxed, and found myself smoking a bit more than usual. Fun to talk with friends and just chill, and when alone it was still very comfortable and calming. Works well both socially and solo. 7/10 Negatives: Only real downside is potency — could’ve hit a little harder. Final Thoughts: Overall a really easygoing, enjoyable strain. Definitely something I could smoke regularly since it doesn’t wreck me but still provides a comfortable, functional high. Nothing mind-blowing, but solid and reliable. Feels like a true daily-driver type strain.

Overall: 6.7/10 — B / B- Appearance: Green buds with orange specks and the occasional hint of purple. Tight structure with visible trichomes and overall very good bag appeal. 7.5/10 Aroma: Mild but pleasant — slightly sweet and spicy with a bit of pine and light gassy notes. Not super loud, but nice when you lean in. 7/10 Texture / Cure: Not too dry and not too wet. Dense buds that broke away from the stem fairly easily and were pretty easy to roll. Solid cure overall. 7/10 Smoothness: Decently smooth, nothing harsh but not ultra-silky either. Easy enough to smoke without killing your throat. 6.5/10 Flavor: Spicy and piney up front, with a little gas and occasional hints of sweetness. Flavor’s there, just not very strong or complex. 6/10 Effects: Very calming, gentle but definitely noticeable high. Perception felt a bit blurry and wobbly in a good, relaxed way. More chill than heavy. 7.5/10 Mood & Experience: Great time smoking with friends — lots of conversation and laughs. When alone, it’s relaxing and still keeps you fairly focused. 7/10 Negatives: Main downside is potency. Just not quite as strong as I’d personally want. Final Thoughts: Overall a really enjoyable, easygoing strain. Nothing flashy, but consistent and pleasant across the board. I do wish it hit a little harder, but I could definitely see this being a solid daily smoke that doesn’t leave you too cooked. Good balance for social sessions or casual solo chilling.

Australian Medical batch - “NUGTz Evening Chill”, after much research, prescribing doctor says this is white labeled gorilla glue. Overall: 7.5/10 — B+ Appearance: Absolutely massive buds, easily over 2g each, and very dense. Well trimmed, beautiful green with orange hairs and some purple flecks throughout. Trichomes are solid, and honestly the sheer size and density were the most impressive part. 8.5/10 Aroma: Sweet and herbal with chamomile notes, hints of citrus, woody and earthy tones, and a bit of funk on the back end. Not loud, but rich and pleasant when you really take it in. 7.5/10 Texture / Cure: Well cured and quite sticky, but a bit tough to break off the stem. Didn’t grind up super fluffy, which makes me think the dry might’ve been a little rushed. 5.5/10 Smoothness: Very smooth smoke, no harshness or throat burn. Easy to take bigger hits without coughing. 7.5/10 Flavor: Warm, earthy, slightly sweet with some citrus. Kinda like enjoying a strong espresso on a cold morning — not flashy, but really satisfying in a cozy way. 7.5/10 Effects: Hits hard and fast. Very couch-locking with heavy drowsiness and strong body relaxation. Amazing for sleep, but I do wish it had a bit more euphoria in the head high to balance it out. 8.5/10 Mood & Experience: Straight knockout strain. Had me nodding off while smoking, both at night and even in the morning. Super heavy hitter, and as someone who really enjoys indicas, this was honestly beautiful. Haven’t tried it socially, but I imagine it’d be more of a chill, quiet vibe. 8.5/10 Negatives: You’re basically done for after smoking. Took all my effort just to make it to bed. That said, if you fight through the drowsiness, you actually start functioning again fairly quickly — about 45 minutes later I felt mostly normal, so I kind of wish the heavy effects lasted longer. Final Thoughts: As a nighttime strain for sleep and deep relaxation, this is the best I’ve had so far. You can barely keep your eyes open and your whole body just melts. It’s not an overwhelming or uncomfortable sedation, just extremely relaxing and very couch-locking. If you prefer sativas, energetic highs, or more euphoric effects, this might feel a bit one-dimensional — and honestly, with a touch more head euphoria this strain could be next-level. But for pure end-of-day shutdown mode, this one absolutely delivers.

Note: I had this strain as pre-rolls, not loose flower, so some parts of this review reflect the pre-roll format rather than the bud itself. Overall: 7/10 (Pre-roll) — B / B- Aroma: Very sweet and lemon-forward, and honestly smells really good once it’s broken up. Way nicer than I expected from a pre-roll. 8/10 Smoothness: Surprisingly smooth for a pre-roll. No harsh scratchy throat, easy to smoke and didn’t wreck my lungs. 7.5/10 Flavor: Much gassier than the smell suggests. Citrus does come through, but more like an “industrial cleaner” type citrus rather than fresh fruit. Not bad, not amazing, but definitely smokeable and a bit better than average. 6.5/10 Effects: Relaxed and focused with slight body tingles and occasional drowsy waves. Not super heavy, but clearly felt. 7/10 Mood & Experience: Really peaceful and dialed-in kind of high. When smoking with a friend I got pretty talkative and locked onto conversations. When alone, still calm but very focused and zoned into whatever I was doing. 7/10 Negatives: Not as strong as I usually want from an indica, especially if you’re chasing that heavier body hit. Final Thoughts: This feels like a great afternoon or early-evening strain. It doesn’t hit as hard as I normally like my indicas, but it’s still enjoyable and gives a light, pleasant high. Flavor is decent, though I wish more of that sweet lemon came through in the smoke. Considering these are pre-rolls, I think they’re actually pretty good. Also a solid strain to chain smoke a bit, because the high builds in a really nice, gradual way.

Overall: 6.3/10 (C+ / B-) Appearance: Medium-density buds with a nice green and orange mix, plus some subtle purple flecks throughout. Trichome coverage is actually pretty decent for the grade. Nothing crazy, but not ugly either. 7/10 Aroma: Pretty muted overall. Slight sweetness and lots of earthy tones, with just a hint of citrusy gas hiding in the background. You really have to go looking for it. 6.5/10 Texture / Grind: A little on the dry side but still breaks off the stem easily and fluffs up nicely when ground. Super easy to roll and work with, just wish it had a bit more moisture. 6.5/10 Smoothness: Not very smooth, honestly. Throat hit is sharp and even small puffs had me coughing. Definitely worked my lungs more than I’d like. 5/10 Flavor: Peppery right on the first hit, then mostly muted earthy smoke. Mid-cone I started getting more citrus and a bit of gassy funk, which helped, but overall the flavor isn’t very strong or memorable. At least there’s no nasty lingering aftertaste. 6/10 Effects: This is where it shines. Strong, noticeable high that’s calming and very focusing. Slight increase in heart rate and a bit of head pressure, but overall mentally clear and locked-in. Senses felt slowed in a chill way. 8/10 Mood & Experience: Smoked solo at night and felt relaxed but productive. This would be great for evening computer work or zoning into something without feeling couch-locked. 7.5/10 Negatives: Noticeable head pressure (not painful, just not super pleasant) and the harshness of the smoke is hard to ignore, especially if you’ve got sensitive lungs. Final Thoughts: Honestly, I like the high a lot more than the rest of the experience. The effects are calming and focused, but the harsh smoke and pretty average flavor hold it back. If this strain had the same effects with a smoother, tastier smoke, it’d be a solid pick. As it is, it’s more of a “good effects, mediocre everything else” situation.