Sour Diesel has worked hard to become one of the most popular and potent staples on the shelf. A Mexican Sativa and Chemo cross, true Sour D should be distinguishable by smell from the next room. Our noses were flooded with that same enticing essence from the moment we popped open our sample from CMW.

Covered with dense pockets of glimmering crystals, the fluffy flower broke apart smoothly and even packed firmly without a grind. Notes of citrus, if not, oakwood, accompanied the thick smoke, with sweet and spicy aftertaste.

Upon first spark came disempowerment that left us a bit light-headed in the moment. It took a while to gather the thoughts, and by then our minds were racing with innovative ideas even despite physically succumbing to a state of tranquility. Within fifteen minutes the strain had hit full-force and we were firmly couch-locked.

As the effects continued over the next hour, the uplifting temperament brought a unified craving for humor and adventure. Any pain that existed beforehand gently melted away while moods soared. The result was enlightened sense of clarity and subdued anxiety, so positive and calming that after about an hour, one critic wished aloud for a readily available hot tub.

Indulge in this strain by kicking your feet up with close friends after a long day of work. With stimulating visual effects, and a pain-killing body-buzz, Sour Diesel is the perfect strain to liven up date night or a late afternoon on the slopes.

Photo by Ry Prichard