Bayou Strain Review (Hexo)

For this cannabis strain review, I tried out some Bayou made by Hexo. It's an Indica-dominant blend that was fairly weak, low in THC with an insignificant amount of CBD. THC and terpene levels vary by grower and batch, so check the label on the lot you buy. I have also tried Chemdog Strain by Souvenir and Tom Ford Island Pink.

It was one of the cheapest strains at the SQDC when I bought it, and you definitely get what you pay for. I wasn't a fan, though I've had worse.

Note: This review covers a legal product bought at the SQDC, the only authorized cannabis retailer in Québec, where no one under 21 may possess cannabis. In the US, marijuana remains federally illegal outside a state medical license or an FDA-approved drug, and state laws differ.

Below is an in-depth breakdown:

Terpenes (vary by batch): Myrcene, caryophyllene, guaiol, nerolidol, humulene

Packaging Details: Packaged on 02/03/2019 and tested/reviewed on 12/23/2019, exactly 323 days after being packaged.

Pricing Details: Purchased 3.5 grams for $19.00 CAD at the SQDC in Montreal, QC, at the time of review. ($5.43/gram)

Appearance: 1/5

The first thing I noticed when I opened up a new container of Bayou is the darkness; you can barely see any green at all. Don’t get me wrong, I’ve seen some buds that are mostly purple, and they were beautiful, not the case with this one. The weed was so dry that it would literally crumble in your fingers.

The weed is very leafy; you actually see more leaves and orange pistils than actual buds. It reminded me of the cannabis that I was smoking when traveling in Thailand, which is not a compliment at all.

Aroma: 2/5

This is by far my favorite part of this entire Bayou Flower strain review, and the score is still below average. The terps were pretty much dead, but the weed still had a sweet aroma when smelled inside the container. I picked up a piney, woodsy note with subtle berry tones.

Flavor: 1/5

There is somewhat of a taste to this, a little bit like the smell; it was kind of sweet and woodsy. What I was not a fan of is how the weed burnt; it was all over the place, and joints did not last at all because of how dry the buds were.

There was also some harshness on the throat, overall, it wasn’t the smoothest weed that I’ve smoked, but I expected that after breaking the buds up; it's some of the driest weed I've bought at a store so far.

Effects: 1/5

The effects were almost non-existent, I wasn’t expecting much for the cannabinoid content, and I didn’t get much either. There was a slight drowsy buzz, and I felt completely normal after about 30 minutes. Maybe a complete beginner would appreciate the very subtle high from this Bayou; it wasn't for me, though.

Overall: 1.5/5

This review may be a little harsh, but I paid $19 CAD for 3.5 grams. At that price you can't expect gold, but you also shouldn't get something this dry and stale from a packaged, tested product.

I wouldn't recommend this one.

Sources

The Legislation on Cannabis in Brief, Gouvernement du Québec
Rescheduling of FDA Approved Products Containing Marijuana From Schedule I to Schedule III, Federal Register (DEA/DOJ)