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As I smoke another mediocre hit of some mediocre hybrid from a company worried about profits more than quality product I find myself thinking about my favorite strain of All-time. And judging by the stuff out there today its standing atop the leaderboard is in no danger of losing the title. JILLYBEAN--- Although its been several years since I was last able to smoke it, I can never forget Jillybean. It was everything that to-shelf stuff should be. Sure the numbers might seem low for today's flower but that is even more evidence to support the fact that THC % is not the be all end all. It looked interesting, it smelled exotic and with a sweet Mandarin Orange flavor flanked by refreshing mango, it tasted like dinner on a tropical isle. When I started growing 15 years ago it was the first strain I ever planted and go figure, she was even easy to cultivate. God we need more ladies like that in today's selfish world. LOL. Great strain. If you ever get a chance to buy some of the real thing run do not walk to get some. So good.

My 1/8th of Cara Cara was grown by Realeaf Botanicals in Silvis, Illinois. One of the biggest drawbacks with the Illinois recreational market besides the insane taxes is the fact that the first time a customer actually lays eyes on their flower is after it has been bought and paid for. Which sucks because it was not until I got home and finally opened the cannister containing my 3.5g of Cara Cara that I saw the harvest date of August 1, 2025 with an exp. of August 1, 2026. Today is July 12, 2026. I would never have bought this year-old stuff when there are shelves full of fresher herb if I was able to inspect the merchandise before I pay $50 for a few grams. Upon opening the cannister I was immediately struck by the total 100% lack of smell. I mean it smelled like a hospital bathroom. That makes it terrific for travel. The small stemmy loose dry nugs were easy to break up. No grinder needed. Loaded up the bong with low expectations and was rewarded with a pretty harsh bitter hit that resulted in a hearty cough. It brought me back to the days of the mid-grades of 1994. It got me high. But in an age of legal weed, with high prices, I expect more for my money than what I got with this. I am going to michigan from now on.

Boasting a obscene THC level of 34.65% (WHAT!?!?) I was immediately intrigued by this strain and all in all the results were mixed. It was definitely on the loud side so do not open in places where flower is frowned upon. The smell was overwhelmingly gassy with a slight sweetness hiding underneath. The bag appeal was definitely there. The nugs were dense balls that felt like a marshmellow and looked like it had been painted by someone on Acid. Hues of purple, black, red, orange, lime green and dark green are all well-represented there. No stems, no seeds, just pure flower. So I took one of those wonderful buds, plopped it in my trusty grinder and loaded a bong hit. And that is where things headed slightly downhill. The thick smoke was acrid in taste leaving my throat begging for a cold beverage to kill the burn. I held it, felt a slight punch in the longs and upon exhale was hoping for something pleasant in the way of taste but instead got some thing that tasted like a Pork Chop Sandwich in an Ashtray, Thankfully, the roller coaster ride ending on a high note, you like that, for a few minutes later I was at the beginning of an A+ buzz. And at the end of the day that is what its all about. If u r not a taste freak go for it.

These beautiful frosty nugs are well formed, dense and provide a lovely smooth smoke followed by enjoyable high. You really can't do better for the price than Donnie Burger big fan.

I have to say the flower is not that impressive looking. Small dark green tight buds, no visible Crystal, or red hairs. The smell was a deep dank earthy scent. But don't let it looks fool you. The smoke was heavy and that is where the Kush genetics become apparent. However the heaviness is quickly replaced by Sweet undertones tastes sort of like Berry. The effects were okay. Not too strong not to soft. I imagine it's probably good night time smoke for when you're relaxing and ready to go to bed. I've had better I've had worse but for the rip-off prices in Illinois I expect more.

If you are looking for a hard-hitting strain like Sour D or heavy indica then Hazelnut Cream might not be for you. But if the taste is important to you then by all means try and most likely you will like it. A dry puff on my joint before I ignited it revealed a delicate taste with notes of flowers and berries. With my hopes up I lit the cone and was greeted with the same flavors I had just experienced. The smoke was smooth and flavorful with not the slightest burning on the throat upon each inhale. As smoking flower goes, this was not one of those times where my throat burned and my head pounded. Instead, I was left with a light and pleasant buzz that allowed me to enjoy the rest of my day in a productive manner.

Disappointing. Was expecting a little more in the flavor department and a lot more in the potency aisle. Maybe the name should be Gas Station Hot Dogs on rollers

Cookies, Cookies, Cookies. Its become so ubiquitous with the cannabis scene that I always approach a strain with the name cookies attached to it with a fair dose of skeptecism due to the pletheroa of knock-offs and off-shoots. Animal Cookies was no joke. The nose was dank, the flowers were sticky, bag appeal ++, the taste was robust, and the high was fantastic. Need I say more.

Another winner from Cresco Labs. I enjoyed the taste, but it was the clarity that it provided that I relished. A few rips of this stuff was like washing a dirty windshield. Everything came into focus, and I got my work for the day done with no problem. Good job Gardeners. A+

Sometimes the wait outside can be tiresome, especially in the typically sub-par weather that is winter in Chicago and the onerous taxes, of which Moca has no control over either, its a wonderful spot to satisfy all one's cannabis needs.