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Shishkaberry Strain Review (Hexo)

Strain Reviews · By Arkady Kats · Updated · 3 min read

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For this cannabis strain review, I tried out some Shishkaberry made by Hexo; it’s up there when it comes to flavor and aroma. This is an Indica-dominant hybrid cultivar, and this batch was pretty low in THC with a negligible amount of CBD. Its labeled primary terpene is myrcene, but you can really taste and smell the ocimene as well.

Hexo did a very solid job with this one; you can see a more detailed breakdown below.

Terpene Profile: Myrcene, caryophyllene, ocimene, pinene, humulene (as labeled)

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 Shishkaberry's parent strains on a breeder page, so we don't list a lineage.

Packaging Details: This was packaged on 06/19/19 and tested and reviewed on 12/29/2019, exactly 193 days after being packaged.

Pricing Details: Purchased 3.5 grams for $23.90 at the SQDC in Montreal, QC ($6.83/Gram)

This product was bought legally in Canada, where adults can buy from retailers authorized by their province or territory. The minimum age is 19 in most provinces, 18 in Alberta and 21 in Quebec.

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

There were a few decent-sized nugs in the 3.5 grams container, very firm as well. There is a bluish-purplish shade surrounding a nice light green color, with light orange pistils. The nugs were very dense; they break up into a nice amount of weed.

What I wasn’t a fan of is the dryness of the nugs, inside and out, and they were pretty leafy as well. There were a whole lot of crystals on the buds, leaving your fingers nice and sticky after breaking up some of this Shishkaberry.

Aroma: 3.5/5

I found that this weed smells excellent. It’s a sweet and fruity type of smell that reminded me of berries. Maybe the name is messing with my brain, or maybe that smell is where the name comes from.

The smell on this weed stood out to me compared to many other strains; it’s a very refreshing aroma and probably my favorite part of this entire Shishkaberry strain review. Once the buds were broken up, the smell became even more intense, with citrusy after-tones coming out.

Flavor: 3/5

shishkaberry by hexo strain review (picture of cannabis)

It was some very nice tasting weed; I found it to be so sweet and fruity, utterly different from most of the other strains I’ve tried. The aftertaste is a little citrusy, and the smoke was very smooth.

The joint burned nice and slow even though the buds were somewhat dry; I enjoyed the taste overall; it was very pleasant.

Effects: 3/5

The high was great on this strain; as you may know from some past reviews, I’m not the biggest fan of the “glued to the couch” high, but this is far from that. I had a lot of energy and was feeling pretty euphoric. I had zero feelings of paranoia or anxiety after smoking this. The munchies weren’t present with this strain.

It kind of cut my appetite, actually, but that may be different for everyone. It lasted about 30 minutes, which made me finish this whole batch really fast.

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Overall: 3/5

Unlike Blue Dream, I would recommend this strain to beginners and everyday smokers. Don’t get me wrong, though; although THC was on the lower side, you will definitely get high, especially if you don’t smoke often. It isn’t a bedtime strain for me, but it’s really a nice “pick me up” type of strain.

Effects differ from person to person, and NIDA notes that anxiety, panic and hallucinations are more likely with strong THC products or large amounts. Start low if you're new. I also recommend you check Jack Haze Strain which is another good option.

I’d recommend this for a nice evening with friends, whether you’re at home or out doing an activity. If you’re by yourself, I find this strain would help with creativity or would make a funny movie even funnier. I would buy this again, for sure, and the price point is decent as well.

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