Product Previews

Local dispensaries share their exciting new releases, upcoming products, and a few gift ideas for those special cannabis lovers on your holiday list!

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DONATELLO KUSH COURTESY OF 253 PICTURED

EARLY LEMON BERRY FRESH FROZEN SUGAR COURTESY OF 253

253

Location in Turner Falls VISIT 253FARMACY.COM FOR MORE INFO

DONATELLO KUSH

Yusef Sadiq, wholesale manager at 253 shared their most recent product launches. The first one is Donatello Kush, a sativa dominant cross between Purple Kush and Master Splinter. “The strain has deep green and purple nugs with fiery-orange hairs and chunky trichomes,” said Sadiq. The product has “sweet scents” of floral haze, grape and candy and deep earthy kush. “The high is cerebral and spacey, yet not overly sedating and provides a relaxing and calming body effect,” added Sadiq. 253 believes Donatello Kush is a must try strain. This product costs $50 for 3.5g. *Cannabis and sales tax not included. Pricing on flower may vary.

EARLY LEMON BERRY FRESH FROZEN SUGAR

The second product recently offered by 253 is Early Lemon Berry Fresh Frozen Sugar. Sadiq said, “253’s premium extractions are focused on producing high quality products through our refined post processing procedures.” He continued, “By manipulating extremely frigid temperatures with propane and butane solvents and temperature fluctuation during purging, we create a top shelf product and experience. These are the results.” This product costs $80/g. *Cannabis and sales tax not included.

253 CHOCOLATE BARS

“Our chocolate bars are made from the finest Belgian - Callebaut chocolate we could source,” said Sadiq. He explained that 253 has a diverse selection of craft bars including multiple vegan options. “We are proud to offer the first kosher edible in the state of Massachusetts,” added Sadiq. 253 Chocolate bars cost $25/ per bar *Cannabis and sales tax not included. 253 signature flavors- Espresso Bean, Toasted Coconut, Peanut Butter Crumble, Homemade Toffee Crunch, Mint Cookie Crunch, Pretzel Sea Salt and Red Raspberry Bar

BOSTON BUD FACTORY

Location in Holyoke VISIT BOSTONBUDFACTORY.COM FOR MORE INFO

VAPE CARTRIDGES

Frank Dailey of Boston Bud Factory said they will be releasing some new vape cartridges. “Boston Bud Factory has both solvent free and solventless capabilities which allow us to make pure and natural plant based products.” He continued, “Made with only terpenes and extract produced on site with our Solvent Free CO2 Extraction process, Boston Bud Factory vape cartridges will be some of the cleanest on the market.” Not only will the cartridges be clean, but because they are made on site, they are able to offer .5g cartridges starting at around $30 and 1g cartridges starting at around $60. “When you want the best quality products, at the best possible prices, you go straight to the factory: Boston Bud Factory.”

FRESH FLOWER ROSIN

The second product as explained by Dailey is Fresh Flower Rosin.

FRESH FLOWER ROSIN COURTESY OF BOSTON BUD FACTORY

SELECT ELITE LIVE RESIN COURTESY OF CANNABIS CONNECTION

This product is solventless and is made on site from fresh and properly cured cannabis. “Boston Bud Factory utilizes heat and pressure to produce a more concentrated and higher potency product,” said Dailey. Prices for this product will be set based on market prices and flower availability. Boston Bud Factory also has future plans to make bubble hash so that Hash Rosin can be produced on site.

EXTRACT SYRINGE

Last but certainly not least, Dailey shared that Boston Bud Factory will be offering an extract syringe. “Boston Bud Factory produces a high quality solvent free CO2 extract and packages it in a syringe for home use. Extract can be used to make edibles at home, along with an endless variety of other products.”

CANNABIS CONNECTION

Location in Westfield VISIT CCOFWESTFIELD.COM FOR MORE INFO

SELECT ELITE LIVE RESIN CARTRIDGES FROM CURALEAF

Thomas Keenan, CEO of Cannabis Connection said they have a couple of new products that they’re excited to carry. The first is Select Elite Live Resin Cartridges from Curaleaf. “Select Elite Live broad-spectrum cartridges combine high quality THC oil and live resin HTE (high-terpene extract) derived from fresh frozen flower, capturing more essence of the living plant and a higher terpene content,” said Keenan. “The combination results in an even more diverse array of compounds providing enhanced flavor and the entourage effect. We seek out the freshest and best seasonal flower from the best cultivars and unique strains.”

In addition, they also produce increased strain specific effects due to being closer to the plant’s full profile, making indicas feel more “sleepy” and sativas feel more “stimulating.” Keenan said they are held to the same high-quality testing standards you already expect from Select. The cartridge is 500mg. Live Resin Carts cost $60 each.

CANDY ROPES

The Candy Ropes, as explained by Keenan, are from Middlesex Integrative Medicine. “Essentially this is an infused nerd rope,” he said. Each package contains five pieces with 5mg of THC in each, for a total of 25mg for $20. Howl’s is made using whole plant infusion. Keenan said, “They simply place the cannabis flower directly into the organic avocado oil over gentle heat and stir. The result is that the broadest spectrum of beneficial properties of the plant are transferred directly into the tincture.” He went on to say, it’s “simple - just drop in your mouth and swallow.” Every drop has the same strength and each bottle includes a measured dropper for reliable and repeatable results. Howl’s also has pure ingredients, including organic avocado oil, organic sunflower lecithin, and medical grade cannabis. There are eight unique formulations for a variety of different uses, ranging from $60 to $100.

RESINATE

Locations in Northampton and Worcester VISIT IRESINATE.COM FOR MORE INFO

CONCENTRATES

Resinate, a locally owned and operated cannabis company prides themselves on the quality and consistency of their products. According to Resinate, their concentrates are extremely popular. “There’s certainly an art to the way we cultivate, but when it comes to concentrates, we’re all in on the science.” This product is made from Resinate’s premium flower and their live concentrates are made from fresh plant material that was frozen immediately after harvest. By doing this, the flower essentially stays alive and leaves intact higher levels of terpenes. Their full line consists of badder, bubble hash, diamonds, rosin, sauce, shatter, sugar, wax and live concentrates. Concentrate prices may vary.

WYNK

“Made you WYNK!” Wynk is an infused seltzer that has recently been launched by Resinate. The drink consists of a little THC and a little CBD, allowing for your body to “let go without losing control.” Flavors come in lime twist, juicy mango and

SMOKIEZ

Another new product that can be found at Resinate is Smokiez Gummies. According to Reinsate,“After one bite, you’ll be asking yourself ‘Why are these so good?’ Smokiez are award winning pectin-based recipes, gluten, vegan and dairy free 50 mg THC fruit chews, 5 mg each, 10 pieces per package. They are available in five great flavors including sweet or sour green apple, blackberry, watermelon, blue raspberry, and peach. Each pack costs $20.

CANNA PROVISIONS

Locations in Holyoke and Lee VISIT CANNAPROVISIONS.COM FOR MORE INFO

For the flower fanatic SMASH HITS: BIG HITS

Exclusive to Canna Provisions in Holyoke (and Lee in the Berkshires), Smash Hits is already being hailed by Leafly, Weedmaps, (and this very magazine) as a standout cannabis line in the Massachusetts market. It’s got a celebrity cannabis culture icon as Director of Cultivation (Greg “Chemdog” Krzanowski) and Johnny Greenfingaz as head of grow operations, meaning the handtrimmed large-format buds called “Big Hits” are selected from the best of the best of Smash Hits harvests of its exclusive genetics. The large hand-trimmed buds exceed the normal 3.5 gram single-bud weight class, and for those that want the pristine top buds of Smash Hits, particularly when it’s from the Small Batch collection of Smash Hits (translation: never know when that batch will come around again), this is a no-brainer product to land in Holyoke.

For the new/novice consumer LITTLE STEVEN’S UNDERGROUND APOTHECARY PREROLLS

may be looking for something for someone (or yourself) from the “I’d like to crawl before I walk” cannabis consumption camp. With that in mind, rocker/actor/author Little Steven van Zandt - of Bruce Springsteen and the E. Street Band and Sopranos fame - has launched Little Steven’s Underground Apothecary. The first line of products are these tins of high-CBD/low-THC flower aimed at consumers looking for balance and wellness from their cannabis but don’t want a heavy high. This 5-pack with limited edition packaging is the perfect selection.

WYNK INFUSED SELTZER COURTESY OF RESINATE

SMASH HITS BIG HITS COURTESY OF CANNA PROVISIONS

For the last minute shopper BALMS, GIFT CARDS, AND MUG-BASED CANNA-KITS

Can’t go wrong with pain and muscle THC and menthol infused topicals (Nordic Goddess, Attune muscle freeze) which don’t get a user “high” given how the cannabinoids are absorbed transdermally. Any edibles with a 1:1 CBD:THC balance will be great suggestions; and for grandma a nice package of Healing Rose CBD-infused bath salts will round out any new robe or slippers gifting for grandma.