**I know the 2nd set of links are missing. I'll get them re-uploaded tomorrow.
This is the second in a series of reviews on my recent (and first) purchase from BigSkyBuds. Their Maui Waui listing (previously reviewed) convinced me to give them a shot, and I ended up with 6 of the 7 strains from their current menu.
TLDR - As with the Maui Waui and Grape Ape I previously reviewed, both of these strains performed great in all aspects. The Blueberry diesel is a very enjoyable evening strain for me, and Strawberry Cough is one of the better all-day sativas I've enjoyed in a while.
Blueberry Diesel Pic: http://anony.ws/image/DB4q | http://postimg.org/image/
Strawberry Cough Pic: http://anony.ws/image/DB4R | http://postimg.org/image/
Overview:
Listing | ||
Market: | [Agora ] |
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Vendor: | [BigSkyBuds ] |
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Strain: | [Blueberry Diesel ] |
[Strawberry Cough ] |
Listing Weight: | [28g Mix/Match ] |
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Vedndor Grade: | [Top Shelf ] |
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Price: | [$ 315.00 ] |
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$/g: | [$ 11.25 ] |
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Requires FE: | [NO ] |
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Shipping | ||
Shipped from/to: | [USA/USA ] |
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Processing: | [1 ] days |
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In Transit: | [3 ] days |
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Handwriting: | [NO ] |
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Decoy: | [NO ] |
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Vacuum Sealed: | [YES ] |
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Ratings (1-10) | ||
Communication: | [10 ] |
[10 ] |
Stealth: | [9 ] |
[9 ] |
Shipping time: | [9 ] |
[9 ] |
Price value: | [9 ] |
[9 ] |
Aesthetics: | [9 ] |
[8 ] |
Weight: | [10 ] |
[10 ] |
Quality: | [9 ] |
[9 ] |
Transaction: | [10 ] |
[10 ] |
Vendor: | [10 ] |
[10 ] |
Drug: | [8 ] |
[9 ] |
TOTAL SCORE (100): | [93 ] |
[93 ] |
Comments:
This is a copy/paste from the previous review -
This was my first order w/ BigSkyBuds and it won't be my last. I love the ability to mix/match, so I've created a lot of work for myself with 6 strains to review. I use the term "work" loosely. I think I'll survive. :)
Transaction was uneventful. Minimal communication needed to clarify rules on splitting strains (basically, no rules/limits), but response was prompt and helpful. Stealth was solid, maybe even deserving of a 10. Shipping was maybe a day slower than some, but still quick enough to keep most customers from flipping out.
Some would argue a rating of 9 for price/value when we're looking at a $315 ounce, but I believe the value comes from the ability to really sample the menu. It's maybe a little steep if you're only doing a single strain, but so far the quality has been excellent so even then I'd probably be ok with the price given the consistent quality. Weight was not particularly generous, though I've read it can be with this vendor and maybe that's more likely if you go with fewer strains.
All in all I'm really happy with how this worked out. This is a vendor I probably would have continued to skip over had they not been carrying a strain I had been searching for. Now they'll probably be one of the first places I look when I have an itch for something new.
Strain Summary:
Strain | Blueberry Diesel - https://www.leafly.com/hybrid/blueberry-diesel |
Bud Size: | Medium |
Smell: | Like the name, really - a bit of sweet blueberry mixed with a bit of fuel |
Trim: | Nice and clean |
Trichomes: | full layer of milky white stalks |
Seeds: | none |
Stems: | minimal |
Smoked: | I mainly smoked this one in the evenings, which ended up being a perfect match. It's probably a little too stoney for productive daytime use, but it's good for mellow situations, alone or with company, without knocking you out. Smell does have some faint blueberry notes with the diesel scent really breaking through once the bud is ground up. Buds are well cured and smoke perfectly. Strength is good for the price - those looking for potency above all else won't be super impressed, but for me if a couple hits brings on a nice buzz I'm happy. |
Vaped: | Probably won't vape this one - the effects are just how I want them when smoking, so no need. |
Other: | There are so many good hybrid strains out there they all kind of blur together. This isn't necessarily a strain I'd go out of my way to pick up, but If I was just looking for evening weed in general I'd grab some again. I like this stuff better than a lot of the OG hybrids I've had lately. |
Pictures: | http://anony.ws/image/DB4o, http://postimg.org/image/ |
Strain | Strawberry Cough - https://www.leafly.com/sativa/strawberry-cough |
Bud Size: | Medium+ sized |
Smell: | Yes, it does smell a bit like fresh strawberries. I think most 'haze'-based strains have a fruity/fresh scent. |
Trim: | Very nice |
Trichomes: | Enough to do the trick. Easier to see up close. |
Seeds: | None |
Stems: | Minimal |
Smoked: | This is one of my favorite day strains in quite a while - nice energetic, focused high for me - I didn't notice any more propensity to cough than any other strain, though it wasn't as smooth as something like the Blueberry Diesel sharing this review. Strawberry flavors are subtle as well - but they're there, and they give the smoke a nice finishing taste that I avoid washing away with gum or mouthwash if possible. |
Vaped: | I only have a few grams of it, so I'm smoking it all. Plus no portable vape, and this stuff is gonna be my 9-5 weed until I'm out. |
Other: | Funny thing about this one is it's not as sexy as some of the other buds - kinda like the girl next door type... she may not turn heads, but she lookds good, and when you get a chance to try her out you end up with a way better experience than you would have had with that blond with the huge rack. |
Pictures: | http://anony.ws/image/DB4h, http://postimg.org/image/ |
Additional Notes/Pictures:
I happened to have a little Blueberry Diesel from a recent order from NW-Nugz on Panacea, so I thought I'd do a quick comparison and post a couple pictures of the two.
Strain | Blueberry Diesel - https://www.leafly.com/hybrid/blueberry-diesel |
Bud Size: | Small+ |
Smell: | Louder, with more diesel than blueberry in this one - really loud once ground up. |
Trim: | Very nice |
Trichomes: | Visibly covered |
Seeds: | None |
Stems: | Minimal |
Smoked: | Hybrid effects pretty much identical to BigSkyBud's. Tough to tell but maybe just the slightest edge in potency. |
Vaped: | Only smoked |
Other: | Those who prefer their weed "dank" and "loud" would choose this one over BSB's... otherwise they're both great. |
Pictures: | NW-Nugz on the left, BigSkyBuds on the right. |
http://anony.ws/image/DB4s, http://postimg.org/image/ | |
http://anony.ws/image/DB4t, http://postimg.org/image/ | |
http://anony.ws/image/DB42, http://postimg.org/image/ | |
http://anony.ws/image/DB4L, http://postimg.org/image/ |
The final strain reviews remaining from this order are Bubba Kush and Blue Dream. I have samples in from other vendors in both cases, so I'll be adding in some comparison notes and pictures for those as well.
Disclosure
My intentions are to honestly review any product I receive, whether I paid for it or not, and my hope is these reviews will help buyers make informed decisions on which vendors and products they spend their money on. I will do my best to call out any part of any transaction that could compromise the integrity of a given review, and will provide as much information as possible while protecting the security of myself as a buyer as well as the vendor (and/or market).
I've had both the Strawberry Cough and Blueberry Diesel from BSB as well. Here's my two cents on the matter...
First, neither strain is really that potent. They are both enjoyable smokes but the strength of both left something to be desired in comparison to what I usually smoke. The Blueberry Diesel is stronger than the Cough, I would classify the potency of the Cough in line with some good mid-grade.
The smell and taste is where both these strains shine and is the reason I ordered then. For me the BD had a distinct blueberry smell more so than fuel. The flavor was mostly that of berries as well.
The Cough was kind of weird. Yes, it has a smell reminiscent of strawberries to me; it smells and tastes very sweet. I really enjoyed the smell. When I smoked some with my friend and he smelled it he didn't smell fruit at all and said the main smell he got from it was a "musty cat piss" like smell. I didn't get that at all but I googled Strawberry Cough and "cat piss" and found another smoke review identifying this scent as well. I guess our noses are on different wavelengths (Yes, I know that isn't real science). The taste was also weird... every time except once I smoked it it just tasted like good weed with a sweet taste with a hint of fruit/berries. One single time I smoked it and it left a distinct taste of strawberries in my mouth which was really weird since I smoked about 3g of the stuff and I only got that flavor once.
Overall I enjoyed both strains but I'm not sure if the genetics just lack potency or if it was this particular grow that made them somewhat weak compared to the loud that normally flows through my town.
I didn't get to try the Maui Waui and in hindsight I likely would of ordered it instead of the Cough but sadly it is all gone now, the BD is all sold out as well. I have another BSB pack arriving this week which includes his newly listed "Mob Boss" and Chemdawg which should be a lot more potent than either of the berry strains I'm guessing.