Marijuana Review: ZootRocks by Zoots – Lemongrass Nuggets Edible Review

February 26, 2015 By Fischer Campbell 2 Comments

There really is nothing like a good marijuana edible, and High Above Seattle would like to start reviewing the ever growing recreational edible market. This week we bring you Db3‘s ZootsRocks Lemongrass, “premium cannabis infused nuggets”.

Love the name, anything that uses the phrase nugget instantly has me hooked… it’s such a funny word! Pass me a nugget.

Zoots edibles are a product of Db3, a Seattle based producer/processor of premium marijuana infused blends. Db3 are at the forefront of the recreational edible market, offering (at the moment) four consumable products: brownie bites, energy drink shot, mixable drops (think MiO), and of course the candy nuggets.

These products are featured across multiple recreational stores in Seattle, and throughout Washington state. However, these ZootRocks were obtained from good ol’ Uncle Ike’s Pot Shop in the Central District. For additional retailers, Zoots has a great “store finder” feature over at their sleek website zootology.com – it really is important to have an internet presence, and Db3 have clearly put some TLC into their website.

ZootRocks come in a tin, much like a breath mint. The tin is adorned with some fantastic artwork, and a choice of simplicity over complexity in terms of information provided. Much like their website, there is a focus on going out into nature and consuming weed edibles (I can dig it). We’ve got a lovely mountain view behind the Zoots logo, and on the website are various images of folks day hiking in scenic vistas (while, presumably, stoned off their ass).

It’s inspiring to see how the average perception of the stoner has gone from couch potato, to avid outdoorsman. I love it.

Here is a photo detailing the specifics on the back of the tin:

ZootRocks’ lemongrass nuggets are about the width of a fingertip, and they’ve been pressed into shapes that are somewhat akin to a star or diamond.

As the name suggests, these little morsels taste of lemongrass – and aren’t super sugary. The bon bon’s take awhile to dissolve so just roll with it, savor the flavor. Speaking of such things, there are actually two flavors of ZootRocks (the other being chili cinnamon fire) – it’s nice to have variety.

When getting high with ZootRocks’ nuggets, you’ve got remember that patience is a virtue. This author popped one and went about the day as normal, surely within under an hour I was baked without the baking. The high is like the habanero, a slow burn that has a lasting peak – creeping up, and eventually becoming undeniable.

The duration of the high is lengthy, as is the case with most edibles. One could understand why taking a hike is advertised, simply because you’ll be high the whole time. It’s not recommended to take more than one ZootRock in a sitting, probably because you’ll be on par with a wino.

Db3 are a badass local producer, and we should all support them by buying more edibles – like now. Go on out to your local recreational marijuana shop and tell ’em “bring on the zoots!” (or, y’know, say it normally – whichever you prefer.)

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Marijuana Review: Obama Kush from High Altitude

January 30, 2015 By Fischer Campbell Leave a Comment

After watching the State of the Union address, I’m feeling rather Presidential – so this week’s strain review is Obama Kush made by High Altitude. We picked up a 2 gram sack for $50 ($40 after the “Top Shelf Tuesday discount” – heck yeah) from the marijuana boutique known as Green-Theory.

We’ve sampled and reviewed a different strain (OG Kush) from High Altitude before, and spoilers: it was really spectacular… so spectacular that we were all “wait there’s another kush”?!

High Altitude maintains a minimal internet presence, minimal to non-existant actually. This author could find no official website link, but please correct and link me (in the comments section) if I’m wrong. Websites are important – but are not necessary if the product speaks for itself.

The packaging? It’s clear, so you can see exactly what you are buying. My bud tender at Green-Theory spent a good minute sifting through the gigantic bin full of Obama Kush, carefully choosing the best looking specimen for little ol’ me. “All nug” he said, the guy was a legend – a serious upstanding gentleman, if I ever saw one.

Let’s get to the strain at hand, shall we?

Hybrid
THC-9: 1.58%
THC-A: 15.1%
Total THC: 16.9%

Obama Kush has a subtle spicy scent accompanied by some funk. Even after grinding it, the smell wasn’t very pronounced – which I don’t mind, I don’t always like to wake the neighbors by simply cracking open a package.

Looking at the bud, it’s a lovely shade of green. The nugs are lightweight, crystalized in keif, and have a smattering of bright red hairs. I was very happy with the product that was personally selected for me.

This author sampled the strain-at-hand through a vaporizer, it tasted like dryer sheets and spice. There were slight variations of funk and skunk and other “unk”‘s – a pleasant experience overall. Obama Kush has an elegant lightness to it in terms of aroma and flavor, it’s a perfect appetizer to any experience.

Equally light and elegant, the feeling from Obama Kush is sublime. Fresh, airy, heady, and euphoric. This is the type of strain that makes you forget what you just did, and will remind you of the first time you got high. Going to a concert, hanging out with friends, relaxing after work – let Obama Kush aid you in whatever it is you’re doing.

The burnout is light, and shouldn’t weigh you down (too much). It’s a “get up and go” sensation, with a perfect balance of body high and head high.

A truly spectacular strain made by High Altitude, and definitely not the first – Obama Kush is the Presidential bud will have you saying “Yes We Can (get high)!”

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Marijuana Review: Seattle Cough by Dutch Brothers Farms

November 13, 2014 By Fischer Campbell Leave a Comment

Let me clear my throat, and no – I’m not listening to DJ Kool, I’ve actually been smoking Seattle Cough. Produced by Dutch Brothers Farms, we picked up a gram for $52.05 at Seattle-area marijuana boutique, Green-Theory (a must-visit if you are in or near Bellevue).

Dutch Brothers Farms is a producer based within our fair city of Seattle, and it is abundantly clear that they handle their products with love and care (it even says that on the package… twice). The direct URL (www.dutchbrothersfarms.com) leads to a site under construction, but they have a Facebook page where you get in touch (also view a picture of Seattle Cough being grown in July).

From what this author can gather, Dutch Brothers Farms is a mid-sized operation with a serious dedication to marijuana creation. They aim for the highest quality, and judging from Seattle Cough – the sky is the limit for DBF. We’ll be keeping an eye on the official website, and update this article when it’s back online.

So, the packaging is brilliant. I remarked to the budtender Rachel (who was super helpful, and I’m hoping that was her name – I’m terrible with names) that it looked like some sort of Star Wars 1978 action figure, to which she quipped that it would make me feel like an action figure – we laughed.

On the front, we’ve got a nighttime-green-laser-panorama depiction of the Seattle cityscape. Now that’s just f***ing awesome. Seattle Cough is proudly displayed on a font straight out of powerpoint, but it strangely works with the epic green lasers. “Hand Trimmed with love and care” swaddles the bud bubble, along with “Nitrogen purged to prevent trichome oxidation and preserve freshness”.

Now, on the backside of this package – there is more text then this author has ever seen on a recreational package. Let me be clear this is not a bad thing, this is fantastic. Perhaps the only issue is portability, most packages fit in your pocket (this one cannot). It would take up a fair portion of space to transcribe the text, so we’ll just post the picture – but I would like to put one quote front and center:

“No machine trimming to grind up and damage this cannabis. DBG lovingly hand trimmed and gently placed it in this protective packaging just for you”.

Just for you, cue heart melt.

THC Specifics:
Hybrid, averaging 70% sativa
Total Potency – 20.79%
THC – 19.95%
CBD – .09%

Seattle Cough is nitrogen purged to prevent oxidation, and it preserves wonderfully. The smell when tearing open my Darth Vader figurine bud bubble was a distinctly pronounced grapefruit-pine-cumin-funk. Yes, that’s four things – but it was sharp on the senses, and pretty much like a delicacy.

The look and feel of the buds reminded me of a fragile christmas tree, blanketed in snow. I love a good kief-splosion, and Seattle Cough delivers on that with every pinch. Because the bud is hand trimmed, the nug to leaf ratio is perfect. A splendid presentation to behold, made even better with green lasers!

This author smoked Seattle Cough through a water pipe, and found the taste to have hints of vanilla. The nitrogen purge encapsulates the smell, as well as the flavor – giving you a full bodied experience when sampling. Thumbs up for delicious smoke.

To borrow a word from the back of the package, I would best describe the high from Seattle Cough as “motivational” (made even better by the thought of someone rolling up a doobie of this strain in a van down by the river). Within moments of exhaling, the euphoria came on strong – and continued to peak for the course of over an hour.

I had just gotten off of work, and it was kind of like taking a vacation when I got home. Hitting Seattle Cough sent me to another world – along with bestowing a meditative, focused and creative mindset. The 30% indica really smooths the whole thing out, though. Aches and pain fade away, as euphoria takes hold.

Do whatever you want, whenever you want – with Seattle Cough. I feel like I just channeled Don Draper, but seriously this is how I feel about the strain. If you live in Seattle, if you are visiting Seattle – consider it part of the experience to try Seattle Cough.

We’ll be sure to sample Dutch Brothers Farms products in the near future, and if I ever meet them in real life I will give them a serious handshake (and possibly a hug).

LASERS!

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