In Illinois, where cannabis connoisseurs have a discerning eye for quality, certain strains have risen to the top at Revolution and Enlightened Dispensaries. These strains lead the sales charts and set the standard for a premium cannabis experience. Let’s take a closer look at the flower that has captured the attention of canna-ssuers in the state over the past few months.
5. Revolution Cannabis Gorilla’d Cheese
Of all the beloved strains bredy and grown by Revolution Cannabis, none are more renowned than Gorilla’d Cheese. Having earned high honors at the High Times Cannabis Cup, Gorilla’d Cheese is known for its distinctively cheesey aroma and mood-elevating effects. Its a showcase of the meticulous breeding of GG#4 with Clementine. Her rich terpene profile, includes rare terps like Elemene and Linalool to give her a complex flavor that Illinois Cannabis fans love to love.
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Reported Effects:
Mood Elevation, Appetite Stimulation, Stress Relief
Flavor:
Cheesy, Earthy
Lineage:
GG#4 x Clementine
Top Terpenes:
Limonene, Beta-Caryophyllene, Beta-Myrcene, Linalool, Elemene
Bred and Grown By:
Revolution Cannabis
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4. Tales & Travels Fruit Stand
Fruit Stand is proof positive of the expertise of Revolution Cannabis. It marries the citrus zest of the 2020 Illinois Cannabis Cup winning Florida Orange with the berry sweetness of another multiple Cannabis Cup winner, Blueberry Clementine, creating a strain with a flavor profile that’s refreshing and relaxing. This strain aims to deliver a euphoric and elevating effect, embodying the essence of tropical-inspired lineage.
Reported Effects:
Provides an uplifting full-body experience
Flavors:
Classic citrus, fresh floral, berries, melon, and earth
Lineage:
Blueberry Clementine x Florida Orange
Top Terpenes:
Beta-Myrcene, Limonene, Beta-Caryophyllene, Linalool
Bred and Grown By:
Revolution Cannabis
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3. Tales & Travels Raspberry Shortcake
Raspberry Shortcake is a unique strain from Tales & Travels that delivers a sweet and tangy flavor profile with bag appeal to match. Bred by the team at Revolution Cannabis, this strain is more than its dessert-like name, providing creative and functional effects Illinois customers love. Her lineage (Raspberry Bellini x Slapz) along with a terpene profile rich in Beta-Caryophyllene and Limonene, makes it ideal if you’re looking for a creativity boost with a little mood elevation on the side.
Reported Effects:
Pain relief, stress relief, euphoric, uplifted, creative
Flavors:
Raspberry, fruity, sweet, creamy, cakey, candy, tangy – hints of purple candy
Lineage:
Raspberry Bellini x Slapz
Top Terpenes:
Beta-Caryophyllene, Limonene, Linalool, Alpha-Humulene, Beta-Myrcene
Bred and Grown By:
Revolution Cannabis
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2. Revolution Cannabis Hood Candyz
Revolution Cannabis’s Hood Candyz emerged from a meticulous pheno-hunt by the breeders at SolFire Gardens. This strain is characterized by its potent lineage, presenting a complex and full-bodied terpene profile with notes of sherb, fruit and spice. Hood Candyz is celebrated for delivering stress relief and a mood elevation that comes with a pronounced full body relaxation, making it a perfect choice for a serene end to the day.
Reported Effects:
Stress relief, giggly, mood elevation, full body relaxation
Flavors:
Fruity, Sherby, Sweet, Creamy, Spicy
Lineage:
Runtz x Why U Gelly
Top Terpenes:
Beta-Caryophyllene, Limonene, Linalool, Alpha-Humulene, Beta-Myrcene
Bred by:
Solfire Gardens
Grown By:
Revolution Cannabis
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1. Revolution Cannabis Purple Monarch
Purple Monarch by Revolution Cannabis is a blend that commands royal attention. With its strong Indica-leaning genetics, it’s designed for relief and relaxation. Reported effects include stress reduction and a euphoric mental state that aids in contemplation and body relaxation. The terpene profile, boasting Limonene and Beta-Caryophyllene, is curated for those seeking a complex flavor and a therapeutic touch.
Strain Tendency:
Indica (60/40)
Reported Effects:
Stress relief, euphoria, contemplation, body buzz, anti-inflammation
Flavors:
Earthy/OG, candy, floral
Lineage:
King Crasher x (Grandaddy Purple x Dosido)
Top Terpenes:
Limonene, Beta-Caryophyllene, Alpha Terpineol, Linalool, Beta-Pinene
Bred and Grown By:
Revolution Cannabis
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Final Thoughts
The popularity of these strains at Revolution and Enlightened Dispensaries shows how refined Illinois cannabis culture is. Each strain is the result of careful cultivation and breeding, designed to meet the high expectations of Illinois cannabis customers.
They offer a variety of effects, flavors, and medicinal benefits, catering to a wide range of preferences and needs. Don’t just take our word for it. Explore these celebrated varietals for yourself and find out why they resonate with Illinois customers.
