266 Best of phoenix 2023 | WWW.bestofphoenix2023.c0m | septemBer 28, 2023 boutique cannabis flower. It’s sold in four different tiers for patients; they can choose from affordable (gold and silver) to connoisseur smoke (platinum and diamond), with the latter being a top-shelf concentrate. The tiers are dictated by the material quality used to make the high-THC concentrates. The silver and gold tiers are made from cured cannabis material, while platinum and diamond tiers are reserved for the company’s nug runs and live resin extracts. THCA, batter, sauce, rosin, honeycomb, wax, shatter and caviar are the various types of concen- trates Drip has to offer. Its vast line of top- shelf concentrates is what makes Drip a Phoenix favorite. Best Nugs SPACE ROCKS explorespacerocks.com Space Rocks flower begins with top- quality, hand-picked cannabis. Next, the flower is covered in liquid THC diamonds and a unique “Space Dust,” a mix of THCA and natural cannabis terpenes. The out-of- this-world fusion makes Space Rocks “the strongest cannabis flower ever made,” the company touts. Some Space Rocks batches have as much as 70% THC potency. It’s not just the super high potency that Space Rocks is gaining notoriety from in the Valley — it’s the integration of premium top-shelf cannabis and carefully selected cannabis terpenes in the company’s production process that guarantees both far-out flavors and scents when smoked. Best Prerolls STIIIZY stiiizy.com STIIIZY 40’s are prerolls infused with flower and top-shelf live resin packed in a kief-dusted cone. The company calls them 40’s because they’re hella potent, testing at over 40% total cannabinoid content. But it’s not just about the potency. Smooth and slow-burning, yet flavorful, STIIIZY 40’s are a totally different experience for preroll smokers. The 40’s come in multipacks of 1-gram and 0.5-gram prerolls in indica, sativa or hybrid strains. Some strains STIIIZY packs into glass jars are Biscotti, King Louis XIII, Purple Punch, Skywalker OG, Blue Burst, Gelato and Pineapple Express, just to name a few. Best Savory Edibles DIABLO CANNABIS CO. instagram.com/diablocannaco A lot of edibles tend toward the sweet side of the flavor spectrum. We love gummies and syrups and drinks and cookies as much as the next stoner, but sometimes, we just want a different edible experience. Diablo Cannabis Co. makes our new favorite snacks — treats that taste like Cheetos and Takis but get you high. Our pick is the Infernos, which pretty much taste exactly like Hot Cheetos, except each stick of cheesy goodness contains 5 mg of THC. The challenge is to not eat the whole bag when the munchies kick in. Best Gummies CATRI rrbrothersgroup.com/catri Catri, a local cannabis-infused edible company, honors La Catrina, the Dia de los Muertos queen. The brand is inspired by the founders’ upbringing in Mexico and the nostalgic flavors they recall from their homeland. Roberto Laposse, the co-founder of the infused candy brand, said the gummies are packed with 100 mg of THC, and the flavor formulas are derived from his family’s 100-year candy- making legacy in Mexico City. Catri features the following flavors: horchata, tamarindo, dulce de leche, piña colada, chamoy, fresas con crema, mango, tama- rindo, platanito and manzanita. While inspired by Mexico, the soft and chewy gummies are made here in metro Phoenix and are vegan, gluten-free, pectin-based and made with natural preservatives and ingredients. The Catri gummies are a great alternative to main- stream fruity flavors. Best Edible to Sneak on a First Date TARTS JAMS hellojams.com Let’s face it, in the age of online dating, you never know who is showing up to dinner — your date is just as likely to be your Prince Charming as they are to be a blobfish. So how do you prep for the uncertainy? Well, you could down some liquid courage and run the risk of showing off your hidden talent for speaking fluent Drunkenese. Or you could light a spliff and show up smelling danker than Snoop Dogg on 4/20. But, if you want a more subtle option with buildability depending on how badly the date is going, JAMS Tarts are the way to go. Each of these conve- niently sized hard candies contains micro- doses of cannabis — just 2.5 mg — making them ideal for building your perfect high. Plus, they’re fast-acting, so you don’t have to worry about waiting the typical hour before the effects kick in. Bottom line, if the blind date your mom set you up on with her co-worker’s son is leaving a bad taste in your mouth, pop a deliciously fruity JAMS Tart in your mouth and see where the night takes you.
