Altus – Black Cherry Soda
Price Range ** ($20 to $29 mid – low range)
Sativa Hybrid, Total Cannabinoids 64.2%
Score – 7/10
The Strain
Black Cherry Soda is a sativa dominant hybrid that often has a denser bud structure that is often seen with indicas. This strain is often in the 20 to 30 percent THC range as bud. The exact lineage of this strain is unknown.
Pre smoke
A strikingly bright gram of wax from Altus. A slightly sweet and heavy pine scent jumped out of the packaging once opened and the heavy pine scent carried over when opening the lid. The consistency is close to a badder with a slight glimmer from some crystalline structures in the badder when the light hits it.
The smoke
Despite the terps being listed at 6.6% they are more noticeable as an aroma when you open up the lid rather than taste that comes through when dabbing. As always the flavors came through better at lower temperatures but the tastes were never that strong even at low temperatures. The tastes that did come through were a pine flavor with a grassy aftertaste.
The high
The high took over my head quickly and the body quickly followed with a wave of relaxation. The head high minus some initial fogginess came back around 10 minutes later. I was relaxed enough to melt into my chair yet had enough of my brain left to be able to concentrate on vanquising my video game foes.
Final Thoughts
A pungent aroma, nice texture, decent hybrid high, and mild taste make this a smokeable choice at the price range. An extra 5 bucks per gram can make a difference at the lower end of the price spectrum and this dabbable provided a noticeable boost in flavor, texture and smell from it’s even cheaper brethren.