Initial Thoughts Enjoy a slice of life with this batch of Scottie’s Cake courtesy of DC i-71 marijuana delivery service, The Gift Givers. Looking even better than a frosted dessert, this batch boasts fluffy nugs with an absurd amount of trichomes for a delicious look. It's a lesser known strain, but users who have tried it praise the high THC content and euphoric high. 🫠 Appearance A blend of dark and light greens these buds are covered in long orange pistils and sticky trichomes. Status Fresh, but starting to cure. Aroma Sweet vanilla with hints of carnation flowers. Flavor Smokey diesel with a soft vanilla undertone. Lineage The Scottie’s Cake strain is a cross of Girl Scout Cookies and Wedding Cake that runs balanced at 50/50. Effects Immediately after exhaling a heavy head buzz takes the reins with a euphoric feeling working its way from head to toe. The buzz settles into a state of relaxation and lightheartedness, easily finding humor and entertainment in your surroundings. There's also a noticeable relief of stress and anxiety in the mind and it removed body aches and pains efficiently and effectively as well. Conclusion Forget the holiday cake, get that happy go lucky boost with this Scottie’s Cake. This batch, in particular, is a beautiful hybrid cross that supplies an uplifting buzz which puts the mind at ease and a smile on your face. With an energetic and peaceful high, enjoy this bud any time of day. Pick up a batch of Scottie’s Cake today from some of the best in the DC game - The Gift Givers. Don't forget to mention that you found them on Toker's Guide!

Initial Thoughts DC i-71 marijuana dispensary, Cheeba DC, shows off some top-shelf bud with this batch of the Bell Ringer strain. If this bud played sports, it would be a five-star recruit, with intriguing genetics, a potent sweet smell, and a dense looking build. After a little appreciation for its beauty, though, it was time to get it in the ring. 🥊 Appearance Frosty trichomes cover dense, dark green, and deep purple buds. Status Fresh, but starting to cure. Aroma A very pungent citrus smell with a mix of diesel and earthy notes. Flavor A Smooth pull with a sweet and sour mix of lemon citrus and skunky earth. Lineage The Bell Ringer Strain is a three-way cross of Hindu Skunk, Stardawg, and Pre-98 Bubba Kush that runs indica dominant. Effects Bell Ringer, true to its name, immediately hit me in the dome like a resounding gong. The rapid onset of the heavy head high slowed down time, making my mind fluttery and unfocused while my body gave in to the gentle wave of relaxation. Ultimately, this one ended up being a conductor of peace that didn't provide the quick K.O. ending I expected. Conclusion If you’re looking for a strain that packs a heavy indica punch then Bell Ringer is your type of contender. The potent aroma and dense green frosted buds truly indicate the heavy high this batch can supply. I found it tranquilizing and wonderful, perfect for enjoying at the end of the work day when you need a sweet and strong toke to treat yourself. To get a batch of Bell Ringer and kick your new year off right just head to Cheeba DC today and let them know Toker’s Guide sent you!

Initial Thoughts Fresh from DC i-71 marijuana dispensary, The Garden, comes this ripe and sticky batch of Gluetopia. To me, the aroma is so pronounced that it smells how I imagine a glue factory would. Interesting smell aside, these are some truly dense and sticky buds that break up beautifully into appetizing, soft, speckled-green, crumbles. 🤗 Appearance Dense, forest green buds glistening with white trichomes and interwoven with orange pistils. Status Fresh. Aroma A pungent mix of something sour like glue, pine, and earth. Flavor Diesel fuel, earth, and sour fruit. Lineage The Gluetopia strain is a cross of GG4 and Jack Punch that runs indica dominant. Effects The high comes on quickly with a cloudy and content headspace perfect for taking a moment to sit down and relax. As time went on, the high settled into a more euphoric and gleeful state of peace. I found the buzz perfect for a day off because of the soothing body high that somehow felt both lazy and rejuvenating at the same time. Conclusion This batch of Gluetopia is an idyllic indica that will knock your socks off in a loving way. The unique sour glue aroma is deliciously reminiscent of past Gorilla Glue harvests I recall and its incredibly relaxing and giddy high was delightful in its own right. I'd say it's well-suited for a movie night, day off, or anytime you’re looking to unwind and enjoy the present. Head over to The Garden today to grab a batch of this awesome flower for yourself. Don't forget to let them know that Toker’s Guide sent you!

Initial Thoughts It’s been a while since we’ve had a sample of Jet Fuel Gelato over here at Toker’s Guide, but this phenotype from DC i-71 marijuana dispensary, Peace in the Air, has way more purple in it than we remember. Let’s dive in and see what’s special about this one!🛩️⛽️🍨 Appearance Fluffy green buds with random streaks of purple and orange pistils. Status Fresh, but starting to cure. Aroma Slight diesel and fuel scent with a mix of sweet fruit. Flavor A heavy fuel and diesel inhale with a sweet floral and fruity exhale. Lineage The Jet Fuel Gelato strain is a cross between Hi-Octane and Jet Fuel that runs balanced at 50/50 on the indica/sativa spectrum. Effects Jet Fuel Gelato takes you on a high-flying journey offering a blend of energizing effects, creativity, and an uplifting experience. The cerebral aspects were most prominent and paired well with the soaring, energetic high. While it claimed to provide focus, I didn't quite experience a laser-sharp concentration. Instead, Jet Fuel Gelato took me on a journey of exploration, with a mindset that was more interested in creative endeavors than structured tasks. Conclusion Jet Fuel Gelato cleared the runway for a stress-free takeoff with each puff taxiing me closer and closer to my desired destination - an upIifting and energetic high with no signs of angst. Don’t miss the final boarding call for this Jet Fuel Gelato and head to Peace in the Air today to secure some for your own stash. Be sure to let them know that Toker’s Guide sent you!

Initial Thoughts They say when life gives you lemons, make lemonade. With this Lemon Taffy, currently available from DC i-71marijuana delivery service, HYFE, life has handed you a party. Packaged inside sand-blasted orange, white, and clear jars, this Sherbinskis creation is perfect for taking your New Years Eve celebrations well into 2024! 🍋🎉 Appearance Big buds with complete trichome coverage and beautiful colors ranging from light and dark green to a pretty purple. Status Fresh. Aroma A sour funky scent with slight notes of cheese. Flavor A super sour inhale with a sourness that carried over to the exhale and complimented the herbal and earthy notes. Lineage The Lemon Taffy strain has unknown genetics. Effects Lemon Taffy unwraps a sugar rush of chatty vibes. It was a tingly buzz that electrified my senses, heightening the joy of social interaction even though it's not the most functional strain. My forgetfulness became quite apparent since my mind became a playground for words. Lost in time, Lemon Taffy invited me to zone out and lose myself in the moment. More time passed than I thought, but it was a delightful surprise, like finding an extra piece of taffy in the bottom of the bag. Conclusion Although the lineage of Lemon Taffy remains a mystery, its effects are no secret. This sativa-dominant delight can really be enjoyed at any time of the day, and will be the perfect toke for any New Years celebrations. Embrace the party and unwrap this "Taffy" from HYFE ASAP. Don’t forget to mention that you heard about it on Toker's Guide!

Initial Thoughts Cap Junky is an extremely influential strain in the cannabis community and getting an authentic cutting of it can be costly and difficult. It’s originally from California and bred by a collaboration of West Coast breeders, but right now it's available from DC craft growers, Bloomingdale Organic. That's right, now you have your chance to try an East Coast grown version that's been cultivated with the love and attention Cap Junky deserves. 🧢🤗 Appearance Fluffy, frosted out pale green buds with fresh white trichomes from head to toe. Status Fresh. Aroma A unique sour scent with touches of what smells like dank banana cream. Flavor It has a peculiar peppery and fruity flavor, but was very clean hitting. Lineage The Cap Junky strain is a cross of Alien Cookies and Kush Mintz that runs balanced at 50/50 on the indica/sativa spectrum. Effects Simply put, Cap Junky is a powerhouse. This strain is known for high THC contents and really flexes its potency in this batch. It came on hard and fast, hitting me between the eyes and sending its positive pressure throughout my head. It was a contagious experience that often manifested in laughter making me and other participants giggle at things we wouldn’t necessarily giggle at otherwise. The carefree nature of Cap Junky also gave me a laid-back feeling and provided total relief to my body. Conclusion Cap Junky is the heavyweight champion of relief, hitting with a punch of potency and leaving me in stitches of laughter. It’s a force to be reckoned with and Bloomingdale Organic proves that we have what it takes on the East Coast to produce some top quality marijuana. If we’ve piqued your interest, hit them up to see where to get your hands on your own slice of this batch and be sure to mention that Toker’s Guide sent you!

In the market these days there's an over-abundance of information - and more often than not, misinformation - about the different types of cannabis oils. Lots of terminology is being thrown around with little to no explanation: full-spectrum, resin, rosin, distillate, nano, botanically-derived, etc. It can be really confusing, and sometimes down-right overwhelming, to the new cannabis consumer. For the sake of keeping things simple, this piece is about live resin. More specifically, it's about leading Maryland cannabis company, Evermore, and my favorites out of their amazing live resin options. But first, here's a bit more about what live resin is and why it matters. Live resin is a viscous, yellow-colored oil that is extracted from fresh cannabis flower which has been immediately frozen after harvest to preserve trichomes. Live resin is considered a full-spectrum oil because the final product retains all of the plants natural terpenes and cannabinoids. I enjoy using edibles and vape carts that are specifically made with live resin, as opposed to a distillate, because I get the full profile of cannabis-derived flavors along with an entourage of minor cannabinoids. The amalgamation of all these cannabinoids and terpenes working in concert creates a more full-fledged high with a range of effects that depends on the dominance of various ones, or lack there of. Have you ever hit a vape cartridge and suddenly started sneezing? You can thank botanical terpenes for that. Terpenes are in all plants, right? Well botanical terpenes are terpenes derived from plants other than cannabis, but are still - for all intents and purposes - considered to be natural. That’s how they’re able to get fun flavor combinations like lavender vanilla or hazelnut crème with distillate products. This also typically makes them the most affordable vape options on the market, but no where near the best. On the regulatory front, due to the rigid MCA Regulations put into effect earlier this year, "loose" concentrates and high dose edibles have been limited to the medical market only. As a result, live resin vape carts are now one of the only ways adult-use, recreational consumers are able to access concentrates in Maryland making them an extremely hot commodity. Of course, Evermore is on top of this trend and has stocked one of the most diverse arrays of live resin options available. Their team of extraction experts, widely recognized for their dedication to creating clean, flavor-forward live resin products, makes them the leader in this category across Maryland (and beyond) in my opinion. Recently, I popped over to Evermore's flagship dispensary, The Living Room, in Pikesville to check out the live resin options currently available and was pleased to find something in almost every category on the menu. Here's a lineup of my favorites from all the one's that I tried: Live Resin Gummy Edibles Flavors: Strawberry & Tropical Tangerine Method of Consumption: Oral Notes: Available in both 10mg and 40mg (for medical only) Strawberry was my favorite of the two! Live Resin Vape Cartridges Strain: Tropical Sunset Live Resin Cart Method of Consumption: Half-gram 510 Threaded Cartridge (battery sold separately) Notes: 72% THC | 6%+ Terpenes High in Myrcene & Caryophyllene | Relaxing, great body high and quite sedative! "Loose" Live Resin Cake Badder Strain: Limited Release Guava Mix #3 Live Resin Cake Badder Method of Consumption: Dab Notes: 80.1% THCA | 3.13% CBGA | 9% Total Terpenes Gassy tropical fruit aroma, incredible flavor & affects! *Medical Patients Only

Initial Thoughts Currently available from DC i-71 marijuana dispensary, Elevated Lounge, this batch of Oreo Blizzy, also known as Oreo Blizzard, is sure to impress this New Years Eve. In fact, we may not have had a white Christmas in DC this year, but we sure can pretend we're snowed in for the rest of the holiday season with this Blizzy in tow. ❄️🌨️ Appearance Dense green buds with a robust accumulation of frosty white trichomes. Status Fresh, but starting to cure. Aroma Notes of cream and fuel with hints of lime and tart berries. Flavor Creamy and cheesy with notes of diesel and sour fruit. Lineage The Oreo Blizzard strain is a cross of Ice Cream Cake and Sunset Sherbert than runs indica dominant. Effects Despite the relaxed indica vibes there was a remarkable amount of clarity and focus left intact. Creativity is a good outlet with this strain as I found myself calmly sitting and thinking of ideas for an upcoming project. It has some energy and is equal parts heady and body high, but may not be best for strenuous tasks. Great for lazy afternoons and evenings. Conclusion With it's calm and cozy, but non-sedative, high this Oreo Blizzard is as delightfully stoning as it is deliciously creamy. To grab some for yourself and have a snow day of your own just head on over to Elevated Lounge today and don't forget to mention that Toker’s Guide sent you!

Initial Thoughts As a huge fan of citrusy orange terps I was smiling from ear to ear when I opened up this jar of Blockberry from DC i-71 marijuana delivery service, Buddha Buddy. Surprisingly, not everyone is a fan of an orange-scented strain, but I find this one better than a glass of fresh squeezed orange juice - especially in the morning. 🍊🤗 Appearance These buds are rainbow-like with shades of green, dark purples that almost look blue, and vibrant violet streaks that are pulled from the Tropicana Cookies genetics. Fresh white trichomes also accompany long orange pistils. Status Fresh. Aroma Heavy orange terps put off a strong citrus scent. Flavor Delicious orange, citrus flavors from the first to the last hit. Lineage The Blockberry strain is a cross of Black Cherry Punch and Tropicana Cookies that leans slightly sativa dominant. Effects Blockberry proved to be a delightful experience that's ideal for a wake and bake session on a lazy weekend morning. This strain seamlessly blended relaxation with productivity and even though I caught myself closing my eyes and daydreaming off, I was able to snap out of it and regain focus easily. The munchies also hit just right, making a bag of chips and a box of cookies my new best friend. I’m a big fan of this Blockberry because of the delightful sativa high it provided, but note that it's best for daytime sessions because of this energetic nature. Conclusion Who needs orange juice in the morning when you can wake and bake with Blockberry? It's a citrusy wake-up call with great flavor that lingers long after you take your last toke. Much like a good piece of music, Blockberry hits the right notes, and I'm left singing its praises. Hit up Buddha Buddy DC today to grab some for yourself and don't forget to mention that Toker’s Guide sent you!

Initial Thoughts While "rapper weed" tends to be hyped up and overdone, DC i-71 marijuana dispensary, Treehouse DC, is currently offering a chance to try some that's actually pretty fire. This Wham is a cut by Lil Baby and even though his music may not be for me his weed is definitely a hit! 🎵👶 Appearance These buds are dark green in color with a heavy layer of trichomes. There are minimal pistils but the ones present are short and tinted red. Status Fresh, but starting to cure. Aroma A clean fruity scent with minor hints of gassy lemon citrus. Flavor Semi skunky diesel, sweet earth, and piney in taste. Lineage The Wham strain is a cross of Super Runtz and ADL that runs balanced at 50/50 on the indica/sativa ratio. Effects Wham masterfully navigated the spectrum, offering a perfect equilibrium of indica and sativa effects. The experience was both relaxing and invigorating, striking a harmonious balance without inducing an overpowering head rush. The onset was quick, and the high followed suit, with effects gently tapering off, leaving a subtle invitation for another round. Conclusion My journey with Wham from Treehouse DC was a testament to the artistry of hybrid strains. From its captivating jar appeal to the delightful interplay of aromas and flavors, Wham proved to be a versatile and enjoyable addition to my stash. Head on into Treehouse today to try out some of this Wham for yourself and don't forget to mention that Toker’s Guide sent you!

Initial Thoughts Boozy Milkshake introduces you to some of the softest, stickiest, squishiest, and fluffiest buds currently gracing the DC cannabis scene. It’s currently available from DC i-71 marijuana dispensary, Monko, and comes pre-packed in a beautifully designed jar by Nude Cannabis Co. The quality of these buds is phenomenal, and despite the mild aroma it still packs a super flavorful punch. 🥤👊 Appearance Straight up purple buds with thick trichomes and long burnt orange pistils. Status Fresh, with a quality control seal keeping the freshness locked in. Aroma A deep, immersive earthy blueberry scent. Flavor Skunky berry flavor on the inhale with an earthiness to match the scent on the exhale. Lineage The Boozy Milkshake strain is an indica dominant varietal with unknown genetics. Effects Boozy Milkshake initiates a distinctive journey, with a notable pressure building in my cheeks. A heavy, tingling sensation weighed down my toes and legs, signaling the onset of a comforting, homely embrace. This strain is the definition of couch lock, anchoring me to the couch and physically not allowing me to move. The sedative quality doesn't dampen my spirits, instead it excites me that such delightfully heavy indicas are floating around. Conclusion Boozy Milkshake is the strain that transforms every session into a spirited soirée making each hit feel like a cocktail hour for the taste buds. It’s always 5 o’clock at Monko when you're smoking on this Boozy Milkshake. Head on in today to grab a round for yourself and don't forget to mention that Toker’s Guide sent you!

Initial Thoughts Cracking open this bag of Super Mambaz felt like stepping into the pages of a comic book. The genetics are cultivated by the skilled breeder Don Merfos and these bags are currently available through DC i-71 marijuana dispensary, HotBox Uptown. Its packaging is full of vibrant colors, unexpected twists, and an enticing narrative that was designed perfectly to pair with this fantastic bud. 💥 Appearance Robust looking buds that are all green in color with specked trichomes and short red-orange pistils. Status Fresh, but starting to cure. Aroma A strong minty berry scent. Flavor Cherry and berry inhale with a minty exhale. Lineage The Super Mambaz strain is a cross of Mambaz and Super Lemon Cherry that leans slightly indica dominant. Effects As the effects settled in a thrilling race began with an exhilarating sprint where my head surged at 100mph and my body effortlessly kept up. This intense onset faded into more calming indica-oriented effects eventually, but overall I found it to be a well-rounded experience for both daytime and evening sessions. Conclusion Super Mambaz stands out not only for its engaging packaging and vibrant aesthetics but also for the rollercoaster of potent and balanced effects it offers. To experience Super Mambaz for yourself just head to Hotbox Uptown today and don’t forget to mention that Toker’s Guide sent you!