Critical 2.0

The initial hit is lemony, lively, almost like grated zest, with the signature limonene immediately apparent. The body unfolds with fresh pine and a distinct skunky note, a direct legacy of Skunk #1. The finish glides over a spicy base, black pepper and a hint of wood, which prolongs the flavour without stifling the initial freshness.

Upon opening the bag, there’s no subtlety: a skunky lemon takes over the room, intense and penetrating. Underneath, the pine and herbaceous notes rise as a second layer, with a hint of incense that marks the strain. Rub a bud between your fingers and the depth comes through as truly earthy, slightly spicy, exactly what you’d expect from a serious Critical.

Compact, dense buds, heavy for their size; the Big Bud heritage is evident both to the touch and to the eye. Medium-green in colour, criss-crossed with clearly visible copper-orange pistils, covered in a generous layer of resin that glistens in the light. Trichomes visible everywhere, right down to the sugar leaves. To the touch: firm, slightly sticky, without moisture, the sign of controlled curing on a flower that had plenty to spare.