MK Ultra Strain Review (Re-Up Cannabis)
For this cannabis strain review, I tried out some MK Ultra (MKU) made by Re-Up Cannabis (Zenabis). Before trying out their Shishkaberry, I wasn’t expecting too much since the price point was so low, but I was impressed with it just like I was impressed with this MK Ultra.
It's possible to sell decent weed at low prices! It's sold as an Indica-dominant cultivar, and this batch's label showed a fairly low THC level with an inconsiderable amount of CBD.
The strain shares its name with MKUltra, the CIA's mind-control research program of the 1950s and 1960s.
Terpene Profile: Terpinolene, myrcene, and limonene (as labeled on this batch).
Packaging Details: Packaged on 05/05/2020 and tested/reviewed on 06/16/2020, exactly 42 days later. Lot# 1000920
Pricing Details: Purchased 15 grams for $66.20 at the SQDC in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. ($4.41/gram)
A note on numbers: THC and CBD percentages and terpene profiles vary by grower and batch, so treat the details here as one sample and check the label on the product you buy. We could not confirm the lineage on an official breeder page, so we left it out.
This product was bought legally in Quebec, where adults 21 and older can buy from government-operated stores. In the US, marijuana is still a Schedule I drug under federal law outside narrow 2026 exceptions for FDA-approved and state-licensed medical products, and state laws differ.
Appearance: 2.5/5
The bag appeal was there, but this MK Ultra came in at 70% RH, way too much moisture. I had to dry it out and bring it back down to 55% RH. The trim job wasn't the best, either.
There were no popcorn nugs, which was a huge plus for a 15-gram purchase. The buds were light green with a touch of purple on some leaves, a thin coat of trichomes, and bright orange, almost reddish pistils.
Aroma: 3.5/5
I'm a huge fan of the sour apple type of smell I get from terpinolene-heavy flower, and this MKU had it. It's a sweet and sour aroma, a mix of herbs, mint, apples, and lemon, and very pleasant overall.
Flavor: 2.5/5
The flavor on this MK Ultra was much more subtle. You mostly get an herbal taste, with a hint of lemon on the exhale and a little sweetness on the palate. The smoke was smooth, but this aspect was missing something for me.
Effects: 2.5/5
The effects from this MK Ultra were relatively light, and I used it as a daytime strain, which worked for me. If you want something that knocks you down, this one won't work for you.
The effects barely lasted an hour, and there was no comedown; it just faded.
Effects vary by person, and NIDA notes that cannabis can impair thinking, memory and coordination, so don't drive after using it.
Overall: 2.5/5
Similar to Jean-Guy (which is $5.29/gram), the biggest win with this MK Ultra is the dollar value; $4.41 per gram was quite cheap for this quality. I would suggest it to newer adult consumers, since the THC was fairly low, the price was low, and you still get pleasant scents, big nugs, and decent effects.
You can try Tremblant Kush Strain by Laurentian Organic for higher THC percentage and strong effects.
Everyday consumers may not like the light effects, but you may enjoy it as daytime weed. This wasn't as good as their Shishkaberry, but Re-Up did an all-right job with this MK Ultra.
If you’ve tried some out, let me know what you think in the comments!
Sources
- Authorized cannabis retailers in the provinces and territories, Health Canada
- Schedules of Controlled Substances: Rescheduling of FDA Approved Products Containing Marijuana From Schedule I to Schedule III, Federal Register (U.S. Department of Justice, DEA)
- Cannabis (Marijuana), National Institute on Drug Abuse
