Here in Southern California, we live in the land of OG Kush. It’s calming, mellow high is a staple on Orange County menus, and there seems to be an endless parade of phenotypes and hybrids to contend with. But occasionally, a black sheep is born. Phantom OG is OG Kush’s dark and brooding older brother. Better suited for after sundown, it is a heavier, stronger OG high, corralled here by Ganja Gold into one of their trademark tarantula joints.
This smooth burning pre-roll from Ganja Gold smoked slow and even, creating thick smoke and resinous ash, hinting at a bold indica lean. The Phantom OG flower tasted of grape and dark berry (classic purp terp) and spicy smoked wood. There is also a subtle nuttiness present thanks to the Platinum Cookies genetics.
Compared with a typical pre-roll, Ganja Gold tarantula joints are like night and day. The differences begin with the top shelf bud, which must meet Ganja Gold’s strict screening process. This is hand rolled into a cone with CO2 wax, hash, and finished with a layer of golden kief. When tested side by side with the typical pre-roll of bleached papers and bottom of the jar shake or even trim, Ganja Gold joints are the connoisseurs joint: offering a better taste, a softer smoke, and a more potent high.
Phantom OG is the likely result of breeding the Phantom Cookies cut and Ken’s Kush with its Fire OG lineage. This cross makes for a heady and stoned high. Heavy in the eyes and shoulders, it wasn’t long until I was off my feet. A short time later, I was asleep on the couch, halfway through a night of Adult Swim. Clearly effective for insomnia, it is also useful for moderate chronic pain, helping sufferers get a well needed night’s sleep.
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