And that’s a wrap on the first Illinois Best In Grass awards! Thank you to everyone who purchased their coveted competition bags at Village Bucktown! You are what makes this industry so special.
And now for the highly anticipated results…
The winner for Best Indica Flower is Cadillac Rainbows from NEZ!
This visually-striking strain is made from crossing Runtz with a strain called Pure Michigan. It has a dank, funky aroma that gets fruitier on the palate, and delivers potent indica effects.
The winner for Best Hybrid Flower is Gorilla’d Cheese from Revolution!
Strains GG4 and Clementine come together to make this beautifully pungent flower. This strain delivers on its name, boasting a robust, cheesy flavor and aroma while also producing a perfectly-balanced and mood-elevating high.
The winner for Best Sativa Flower is Raspberry Shortcake from Revolution!
Another strain with a delightfully fitting name, Raspberry Shortcake was born from a cross of Slapz and Raspberry Bellini. Juicy citrus and creamy pastry dominates the aroma and flavor profile on this one, backed up by effects that uplift your mood, inspire productivity, and reduce anxiety.
The winner for Best Non-Infused Pre-Roll is Gogurtz Boof from Northern Heights!
Northern Heights is respectively newer to the Illinois market compared to other cultivators in the competition, so shout out to them for already making an impact this year! Their winning preroll is a relaxing, giggly, hybrid, great for social scenarios and your morning toke!
The winner for Best Infused Pre-Roll is Fruit Stand THCa and Blueberry Clementine Rosin Infused from Revolution!
Blueberry Clementine is a notoriously tasty strain, while Fruit Stand is actually a product of Blueberry Clementine crossed with Florida Orange, another delicious flower. As you can imagine, this preroll packs a punch of flavor and potent effects, too.
The winner for Best Non-Solvent Concentrate is Gorilla’d Cheese Live Rosin from Revolution!
Gorilla’d Cheese takes the top spot in yet another category! Makes sense, as this strain has one of the most memorable flavor profiles on the market.
The winner for Best Solvent Concentrate is The Stepsister Live Resin Badder from Revolution!
Keylime Surprise and Clementine form this flavorful strain. Good bud paired with Revolution’s excellent reputation for quality makes for a top-tier dab experience!
The winner for Best Non-Rosin Vape is Yum Yum by Verano’s The Essence brand!
Yum Yum is a more complex cross than some on this list, bringing together the strains GG4, Creme de la Chem, and White Tangie Haze. This strain is renowned for its high terpene content, and has an earthy, herby, and citrusy smell and taste.
The winner for Best Rosin Vape is Blueberry Clementine Live Rosin from Revolution!
Aptly named after crossing the strains Blueberry and Clementine, this strain is packed with flavor and terps. Excellent for those looking to relieve pain and get a mental boost, this rosin vape was an easy first-place pick.
The winner for Best Edibles: Gummies is the Cloud 9 gummies from Beboe!
These gummies are flavored like sparkling pear and feature a 1:1 ratio of THC and CBG, a cannabinoid known for its ability to fight anxiety and inflammation, as well as its calming, yet mood-boosting effects.
The winner for Best Edibles: Non-Gummies is the Espresso Caramels from Encore Edibles!
Caramels and cannabis are a match made in heaven. With the former’s high fat content, THC molecules are more easily absorbed by the body meaning faster, bigger, and more well-rounded effects. These Espresso Caramels feature a sativa blend and, of course, a kick of caffeine!
The winner for Best Edibles: Syrups and Beverages is Uncle Arnie’s Pineapple Punch!
Uncle Arnie’s utilizes nano-emulsion technology to create their fast-acting and super potent drinks. Not only does the Pineapple Punch deliver on effects, but it tastes great, too!
The winner for Best Medical Edible is the Fudgies by Revolution!
Revolution’s Fudgies are like their version of a Tootsie Roll. They taste great, hit hard, and are a great nostalgic treat. They come in sativa and indica versions, both at 100mg per piece.
The winner for Best Medical Vape is Fruit Stand Live Rosin from Revolution!
As covered above, Fruit Stand is a strain that doesn’t miss on flavor. Combined with Revolution’s ability to produce kickass rosin, and you’ve got a winning vape!
The winner for Best Medical Concentrate is the Mac and Cheese Live Resin Jelly from Revolution!
Made from a cross of MAC and Alien Cheese, Mac and Cheese from Revolution is a strong sativa with a spicy, citrusy, floral flavor profile. An excellent strain in an excellent medium–-live resin jelly is easy to work with and provides full spectrum effects!
The winner for Best Medical Flower is Durban Poison from UpNorth!
Durban Poison is a staple sativa that’s been around for a long time. This strain provides that classic “stoned” buzz, making it hard to be productive but easy to have a good time! This sativa is unique for its ability to provide incredible cerebral effects and an indica body buzz from one strain.
Cheers to the Best In Grass team for putting on a stellar competition. Until next year, Illinois!
