Rocket Chronic - Gorilla Glue #4 popcorn, Brainstorm, Super Silver Haze, and Snow White (Belated review from early July)
MOM Name: Rocket Chronic
Overall rating out of 10: 8/10
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Ordering & Pricing: Ordering is done in the normal way. Their prices are pretty average, with their cheapest strain running you 130 an ounce and their most expensive costing 300 an ounce. While that's not as cheap as some MOMs, one thing Rocket Chronic definitely has going for it is the selection. I currently count 42 strains of flower in stock, and they have plenty of options for mixers so it's easy to sample a bunch of their wares at once. There's also a pretty wide selection of concentrates and edibles available, also at what looks to be pretty average prices. Note that Rocket Chronic does not include GST in their prices and instead applies it at checkout.
Communication: I haven't had to email them, but my order was dispatched quickly and arrived in two days, which is normal for my MOM purchases.
Packaging: The packaging job was well-done. An Xpresspost envelope contained a vacuum sealed clear bag which further contained the product in resealable plastic bags. Unfortunately, the custom labels that were on my first order were replaced by simple writing on the bags with marker, but that was just a frill anyway so it's hardly a big deal. There was no smell at all until I opened the vacuum sealed bag.
Products: I ordered one ounce of Gorilla Glue #4 popcorn (55% sativa) and 3.5 grams each of Brainstorm (sativa-dominant), Super Silver Haze (sativa-dominant), and Snow White (indica-dominant). The GG#4 cost 100 dollars, while the two sativas cost 30 each and the Snow White 25. The final cost was 189 dollars, which included a five dollar discount from redeeming reward points.
Brainstorm - This strain smells very 'planty', with undertones of citrus. The half-quarter came mostly as one big nug. While Brainstorm is a sativa, I found it to have a surprisingly strong body effect, with a sort of pleasant buzzing sensation spreading throughout my limbs after a little while. It's definitely focused more on the head though, and I found myself quite interested in the Youtube videos I was watching while smoking. With all that said, I found this slightly weaker in effect than I was expecting overall, and I don't think it's quite worth the 30 per 1/8 and 240 per ounce they were asking for it. If I'd paid 25 instead of 30, I think I'd have been more satisfied. As it stands, I can't really recommend this one, though I don't regret giving it a try.
Super Silver Haze - I'm having no luck describing the smell on this strain. It has a strong scent of vegetation, like the Brainstorm, but also a sort of sharpness that I used to detect in a lot of the Southern Ontario street weed I used to get four or five years ago, along with an almost soapy undertone. Any scent similarities aside, it sure as hell doesn't smoke like street weed, and I definitely enjoyed this stuff more than the Brainstorm. The effects are much stronger and mostly heady in orientation, as you'd expect from a sativa. I constantly found myself taking a rip, getting distracted, and then remembering the bowl ten minutes later. If you don't mind the price (same as the Brainstorm) I'd really recommend this stuff as a high quality sativa.
Snow White - This is another one that's hard to describe the smell of. There's definitely a sourness that comes across, but that's about the best I can do. Visually, this shit is crazy. Most of the half-quarter came as one fat, dark, purple-accented nug that is absolutely covered in trichomes. It's a potent smoke, and I've mostly been hitting it before bed because it puts me in exactly the right state to fall asleep quickly. There's a bit of a spacey head effect that comes with it, but it's much more focused on the body and I always feel pretty awesome after a bowl of this stuff. Overall, I like this strain and if you're into indicas, I'd say give it a shot.
Gorilla Glue #4 (Popcorn) - This strain is barely sativa-dominant (55-45) and gives off a sort of sour citrus scent. It was sold as popcorn but there are some surprisingly large nugs in there. I've mostly been smoking it in joints since I've had so dang much of the stuff, and it works well for that purpose. It rolls and smokes easily, with no struggling to keep the joint lit. The ash is more gray than pure white, and while I wouldn't say the smoke is harsh, it could certainly taste better. As far as the effects are concerned, I'd say it's good by the standards of 100 bucks an ounce weed. It won't knock your socks off, but it won't leave you feeling sober five minutes after you're done smoking either. Overall, it's pretty alright. It'd be nice if it smoked a bit cleaner, but that's the only major complaint I have at this price point. With that said, I'd be disappointed if I'd paid the 180 per ounce that the non-popcorn version of this strain retails for, if the potency is similar.
Incentive for Customers: Free shipping over 150 dollars. First time orders get 10% off with code NEW10. Points-based reward program.
Incentive for Review: None.
Conclusion: While this was a solid order, it was a little hit or miss at times. The Super Silver Haze is definitely the highlight, though the Snow White is also excellent cannabis. The GG#4 is good for 100 dollar popcorn, but I wouldn't want to buy it at full price. The Brainstorm just wasn't quite doing it for me enough to justify the cost, even though it's not bad stuff objectively speaking. Overall, I don't see myself becoming a frequent customer of Rocket Chronic. It's not a bad place by any means, but I only have so much money to spend on weed and there's other MOMs that have better deals on comparable product. If I spot a good sale at the right time, I could easily see myself patronizing Rocket Chronic again, but I don't see it entering my top-tier of go-to sites.
Photo Notes: Photo #1: Brainstorm on top, Super Silver Haze on the bottom. Photo #2: Snow White. Photo #3: Gorilla Glue #4 popcorn.
