Top Washington State Legal Marijuana Stores (October Total Sales)

November 11, 2014 By Manic Conrad Leave a Comment

Last month, two Seattle recreational marijuana stores made the top five for total October sales (three, if you include Seattle area Herbal Nation).

New Vansterdam, based in Vancouver, continues to impress by leading the way with approximately $760,000 in total sales*. Just minutes from the state border, we assume that visitors from Oregon have an impact on total sales. This assumption is only confirmed by an observation from local marijuana blog Mrs. Nice Guy: ‘it seems as though there’s a decent amount of Oregon customers.’

We should note, the number of reported sales for New Vansterdam was obtained from the retail store and not the Washington State Liquor Control Board (WSLCB). According to New Vansterdam, the WSLCB did not report a correct number. If any other retail stores have the same issue, contact us so we can update the infographic accordingly. The information in this infographic was gathered from a document located here.

Here are the top 5 recreational marijuana shops in Washington State for total sales in the month of October:

Marijuana Review: Alice in Wonderland by CannaSol Farms From Seattle Area Shop Herbal Nation

October 16, 2014 By Fischer Campbell Leave a Comment

So there I was, a rainy day with nothing to do. As the great Raoul Duke said, “Anything worth doing, is worth doing right” – I might as well indulge that desire and go on down the rabbit hole. Today’s review is a strain of marijuana known as Alice in Wonderland by CannaSol Farms, which I procured from Herbal Nation (in Bothell, WA) for the price of $67.76 for 2 grams.

CannaSol Farms is a producer that describes their product as “Cannabis Unplugged”. The herb is grown in the Okanogan sun, and the producer is based in Riverside, WA. Taking a glance at CannaSol’s website, their mission statement can be summed up in three concise words: Sustainability, Responsibility and Integrity.

These three pillars of practice are the kind of foundations that will help keep producers like CannaSol Farms at the forefront of the recreational movement. Oh, that and the lovely premium product that they grow.

Before we delve into Alice in Wonderland, let’s take a look at CannaSol Farm’s packaging: it’s of a rustic fashion, only consisting of black and white colors. The producer’s logo is displayed directly in the front, along with the weight of the product and some shipping information. Turing to the back, we get more specific details; the strain’s name, some testing results, more tracking information and a web address. The package certainly doesn’t have much color or design, but the information necessary is present.

Let’s look at the specifics:

Sativa
Total Active Cannabinoids – 19.96%

(for more information, have a glance at the sticker photo)

Alice in Wonderland smells superb; a hint of fruit, with subtle earthy lingerings. The aroma is potent, and permeates quite rapidly throughout the room.

The view is fantastic when opening the package – the interior gives off a warmth, and makes the bud all the more enticing. The nugs themselves are wonderfully frosted with keef, and are deep in color. As always, there are a few leaves – but nothing that detracts from the beauty of Alice in Wonderland.

Upon tasting the smoke through a water pipe, it was fresh upon the palette. The fragrant hint of fruit carries through for a slightly cherry sensation, and a quite enjoyable sensation at that.

Getting high with Alice in Wonderland is best suited for the AM hours, and nothing is really better then a “good mornin'” session. It’s hard to find yourself “one toke over the line” with this strain, and that makes it perfect for doing morning stuff; brewing coffee/tea, gazing off into the foggy distance while holding a mug of said coffee/tea, and getting ready for whatever you have to do (fingers crossed whatever you have to do involves “nothing”).

Another great reason for Alice in Wonderland being a morning strain is the lack of burnout. True to it’s sativa nature, there is very minimal tiredness to be expected. I’m swooning over CannaSol Farms’ product, and am excited to bring you a review of their Durban Poison next week.

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Marijuana Review: Plushberry by Avitas Agriculture From Seattle Area Shop Herbal Nation

October 9, 2014 By Fischer Campbell Leave a Comment

The marijuana strain at hand this week: Plushberry by Avitas Agriculture, I picked up a gram at $34.99 from Herbal Nation (in Bothell, WA).

Last week, I reviewed a different Avitas produced strain (Mickey Kush) and gave some insight as to who they are (as a producer), and what they stand for. To swiftly reiterate: Avitas has a svelte website detailing their mission and methods, Avitas also takes special care in packaging their products (adorning every sticker with strain specific descriptions that go way beyond the call for testing results and tracking information).

Looking at the packaging for Plushberry, it’s in some ways like a work of art. The Avitas logo is well placed and soft in color, the bud itself reflects off the packaging and creates (what I can only describe as) a hallowed glow – in the right light. A pattern runs around the sticker, which reads:

“Relaxing and sensual. Sweet smooth smoke with hints of blackberry and current.”

Well done, Avitas (golf clap).

Moving on to the specifics:

Indica – 80% / Sativa – 20%
THC Total – 19.12
CBD Total – 0.76

(check out the sticker for more information)

Cracking open the package, the smell was instantly apparent. As the name Plushberry suggests, there is indeed a berry fragrance – but honestly I couldn’t immediately identify it as blackberry. It’s more so along the lines of “mystery berry” (or perhaps “mythical berry”), an all but extinct fruit located deep in the western end of the Kunlun mountains… or something.

The look of the bud was velvety, and it burns nicely. The curing process yields a great looking nug (and potency), with just a few leaves. On the Avitas website, one can view the products; the image for Plushberry doesn’t hide it’s leafy appearance – it’s just the way the bud is.

Avitas was spot on in it’s description for the mythical Plushberries flavor, though. I couldn’t specifically identify the smell itself, but the blackberry taste was heavily evident. It’s a fragrant bud that I would recommend for daytime and nighttime use – an “anytime” strain.

After hitting Plushberry out of a water pipe, it was time to nerd out and play some Destiny. The high has a gradual onset, and results in a focused-yet-peppy feeling (which was great for interplanetary exploration). Get focused, and get giddy – I like it. It’s good for a project, recreation, chores, etc.

Burnout is surprisingly low for this indica, and it’s easy to function after the high fades. It’s fair to say that Avitas has yet again hit a home run, and I’m looking forward to sampling them again in the near future.

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Marijuana Review: Mickey Kush by Avitas Agriculture from Seattle Area Shop Herbal Nation

October 2, 2014 By Fischer Campbell Leave a Comment

Mickey Kush is made by Avitas Agriculture, and I picked up a gram at Herbal Nation (in Bothell, WA) for $34.99.

Avitas Agriculture, Inc. is a producer based in Arlington, WA. Asides from having outstanding product, Avitas has a great website. While browsing the site, I read up on Avitas’ core values: Customers, Quality, Community, Environment, Genetics, & Cultivation. They also list the current cannabis strains available, and what stores are carrying Avitas products. It is impressive to see such a dedicated producer with a sleek website; it’s clear to see why Avitas is confident in their product, and their brand.

The packaging for Mickey Kush (and all Avitas products) is elegant, and concisely includes everything you could want on a package of great herbs. Front side, the sticker includes percentages for indica & sativa, and also includes a strain description:

“Extremely potent, punchy and intense cerebral effects. Not for the novice smoker!”

Having a description for every marijuana strain requires a separate sticker for every strain. Regardless of the fact that they have to print a sticker detailing testing results and tracking information, Avitas sets a great example by having the individual strain description front and center in the midst of every well designed sticker. Read High Above Seattle’s article on Avitas packaging here.

The Specifics:

Indica – 25% / Sativa – 75%
THC Total % – 15.74
CBD Total % – 0.04

(take a look at the sticker photo for more)

Mickey Kush smells earthy – it’s a subtle yet deep aroma. There is a hint of fruit towards the end, and overall the scent is not too pungent (i.e. it doesn’t filter through the room upon simply opening the package).

This specific batch of Mickey Kush is nicely dried, but could have used a little more trimming on the leaf end. All leaves aside – the cure on the bud itself is great, and clearly professional.

I sampled Mickey Kush out of a pipe, and it’s truly the type of herb that tastes how it smells; deep earthiness carries over into a smoked chocolatey flavor, with a lingering hint of lemon-ish fruit. A truly great taste.

The onset is quick, and just as the package says, it delivers an intense cerebral head high. It’s easy to get sucked into any activity while smoking with Mickey Kush. Time passes by quickly, and it’s a great “doing stuff” high.

Burnout and fatigue are minimal, so I’d have to declare that smoking with Mickey Kush is a fantastic experience . I’m very pleased with Avitas’ product, and next week’s review will be of Plushberry (another one of their strains).

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