White Widow Strain Review (Dubon)

For this cannabis strain review, I tried out some White Widow that’s made by Highpark (Tillray) under the Dubon brand. It’s a fairly strong hybrid strain, and this batch had an insignificant amount of CBD. This was somewhat enjoyable; I would put this flower in the “average” category.

Below is an in-depth breakdown of this popular cultivar that many stoners worldwide have enjoyed for quite a while.

Lineage: Brazilian x South Indian, according to breeder Green House Seeds.

Terpene Profile: Caryophyllene, limonene, pinene

Packaging Details: This was packaged on 11/13/19, it was purchased and reviewed on 12/27/19, 44 days later.

Pricing Details: Purchased 3.5 grams for $25.00 CAD at the SQDC in Montreal, QC, in 2019. ($7.14/G)

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.

This product was bought legally in Canada, where adults can buy from retailers authorized by their province or territory. The minimum age is 21 in Quebec. In the US, marijuana is still a Schedule I drug under federal law outside the narrow categories that a 2026 final rule moved to Schedule III: FDA-approved drug products and state-licensed medical marijuana. State laws differ.

Appearance: 2.5/5

As soon as I took a medium-sized nug out of the package and put it under bright LED lights, I noticed how well trimmed it is (although we all expect that, trust me, there’s definitely a lack of effort with some really leafy ugly looking strains out there). You can see some trichomes on the buds, but not a huge amount.

The weed itself is of a beautiful light green color with little purple spots mixed in with some dark orange pistils. The buds are really dense, so you might be surprised with the amount of weed you actually get when breaking up a little nug.

I didn’t like the number of small nugs that came in a 3.5 gram package, a lot of “popcorn.” Other than that, although I have seen some nicer-looking weed than this, this White Widow looks decent.

Aroma: 1.5/5

This was definitely my least favorite aspect from this entire White Widow strain review. As soon as I opened up the container and smelled inside it, I instantly felt a whiff of something damp, kinda like leaving a wet towel in a bag for too long.

There is a small hint of pine scent in there, too; however, it’s not enough to cover this bud’s weird, musky, earthy, kind of rainy, ripe smell.

Flavor: 3/5

When I lit up my joint and took the first nice big puff right away, I noticed an earthy, woody kind of taste; it wasn’t unpleasant, though. As I exhaled, I felt a delightfully fresh, minty, and fruity taste.

Overall, I feel like the entire taste of this strain is very subtle. It was a pretty smooth experience, as the smoke didn’t irritate the throat whatsoever. I enjoyed the “aftertaste,” if you will, a little more, but overall I’m pretty satisfied with the way this strain tastes and smokes.

Check out and compare the White Crush strain which is a cross between White Widow and a certain North American strain.

Effects: 3.5/5

White Widow by Dubon

For me, this is definitely the most exciting part of this White Widow strain review. The high was awesome! It kicks in right away, and it’s a complete head high. I was full of energy; it gave me absolutely no feeling of laziness or drowsiness, and outside of the constant giggling, I was actually pretty functional.

The main high lasted about 60 minutes, and although I did feel a little buzzed after, it wasn’t much of a downer. Before smoking this, I didn’t eat for a while, and I was a little hungry; once I smoked, it cut my appetite completely. The munchies seemed nonexistent until I started to munch on my shawarma plate; I devoured it in about 5 minutes.

Overall: 2.5/5

The score may be average, but I would still recommend this strain based on the effects alone, whether you’re an occasional or everyday consumer. Beginners should start with a small amount. Personally, I enjoyed the high a lot. You can also try Cherry Punch and BC Sweet Skunk Strain if you want.

I would even give this cultivar a better final score because of the euphoric feelings it emitted, but the final score is average; I don’t make the rules! (Wait, I do, …anyways, as you can see, I’m clearly still a little high).

It's an energizing, daytime strain rather than a sleepy one. Cannabis isn't a treatment for anxiety or low mood. Strong cannabis can cause anxiety or paranoia, especially at high doses or for newer users, and it impairs driving, according to NIDA. Start low, and never drive after using it.

Sources

• Authorized cannabis retailers in the provinces and territories, Health Canada
• Schedules of Controlled Substances: Rescheduling of Food and Drug Administration Approved Products Containing Marijuana, Federal Register (DEA)
• White Widow, Green House Seeds
• Cannabis (Marijuana), National Institute on Drug Abuse