For this cannabis strain review, I tried out some Platinum Cake produced by Rose Science Vie Inc. under the Pure Laine Cannabis brand. This Indica-dominant hybrid cultivar came with 15.5% THC and an inconsiderable amount of CBD.
This is my second Pure Laine experience after trying out some of their BC Sweet Skunk, and unfortunately, they are now batting 0 for 2. Below is a more in-depth breakdown.
Lineage: Platinum OG x Wedding Cake
Terpene Profile: Myrcene, caryophyllene, limonene
Packaging Details: Packaged on 03/04/21, tested/reviewed on 04/27/21, exactly 54 days later. Lot# 202103
Pricing Details: Purchased 3.5 grams for $24.90 at the SQDC in Montreal, Quebec, Canada ($7.11/gram)
Appearance: 1.5/5
This wasn’t a good experience, I mean, there were some signs of positivity, but most of it was just disappointing. Let’s start off with the dryness, 36% Moisture content in the container; this was drier than your mouth on a hangover.
It just doesn’t work, and it ruins the rest of the experience, whether it’s smelling dead terps, rolling up powder, or choking on dried-up grass. Of course, I rehydrated it for 24 hours with a Boveda pouch, but that’s not the point; it’s NOT MY JOB. Now for the bag appeal, it was 4 medium nugs that looked pretty frosty; everything else was popcorn, stems, and leaves.
There was nothing platinum about this cake. It felt more like a slice of cake that’s been sitting on the kitchen counter for a week.
Aroma: 1/5
There really wasn’t much there; I’m talking about before and after rehydration. The terps weren’t very present, and the goods were only packaged less than 2 months ago; the terpene percentages must’ve been quite low, to begin with. It smelled like weed, so I guess that’s a good sign(?).
I apologize for the bad description, but there was really nothing happening; there may have been some VERY slight skunk notes that were more apparent once this weed was milled.
Flavor: 1.5/5
The only good part here was that the smoke itself was smooth and felt thick. When it comes to actual flavor, though, this Platinum cake did not emit many flavors. I got some herbs on the inhale. What I’m trying to say is that this tasted somewhat like weed.
There was nothing “platinum” about this cake; actually, it was more of a “sitting on the kitchen counter for a week getting stale” piece of cake.
Effects: 3/5
Although this may have been my favorite aspect from this entire Platinum Cake review, it still didn’t wow me; it was just alright. The “high” came in fairly quickly, within about 10 minutes. I felt the myrcene instantly emitted some calming effects through combustion.
I would put this in the “lazy weed” category, and I wouldn’t smoke this with any productive plans in mind. This is “end of day,” bud. The focus wasn’t there; there was a heavy brain fog once the effects wore off.
Overall: 2/5
The Pure Laine Cannabis brand has not impressed me so far, whether it be their BC Sweet Skunk or this Platinum Cake. Will I give them another chance? Sure I will! Why? Just so you don’t have to!
I personally wouldn’t recommend this to anybody, even if the price point seems fair. To me, a budget buy is below $6/gram, which this isn’t. If you tried out some of this, let me know your thoughts below.
