Get to know this impressive strain — not just in comparison to regulated cannabis, but for cannabis in general

Color (the recreational use brand by licensed cultivator WeedMD — and yes, it is spelled correctly) calls Pedro’s Sweet Sativa a Canadian-bred cross between a Dominican sativa with White Russian and an unknown indica. Unlike White Widow, this variety is unique and only available through Color. The brand’s website says the sativa-dominant hybrid is high in beta-caryophyllene, alpha-pinene and beta-pinene terpenes, and that it has berry, citrus and sweet aromas and flavours.

I’ll be the judge of that.

The look and feel

Visuals are really good, there’s no two ways about it. Good growth is observable on these smaller buds, but the detail is fantastic. Their shape is more jagged than not, giving them a somewhat aggressive look. Trichome coverage is thick, shifting the colours to deep beige or light brown, barely distinguishable from the brown stigma. It shows well, really well, but it does lack some of the criteria that would make it excellent, such as violet colouring and next-level trichome coverage.

When I give these buds a pinch, they release a slight crispy sound, but only slight. Their feel is effortlessly plus, while still remaining somewhat firm. It’s impressive: Not just for legal cannabis but for cannabis in general.

Fragrance and flavour

Inhaling the scent of Pedro’s is like flipping a light switch on — immediately bright, with skunked fruit reaching above undulating sweet and sour notes. The aroma reaches up and laterally — a dynamic performance, undeniably magnificent.

Heat hollows out the acidic side of the flavour profile which blends well into the fruits, bringing a note of grapefruit across the palate. It dries down rather quickly into sweet skunks with delicate florals, ending with a bit of earthy fog and an edge of stiff body odour or overnight halitosis. This Sweet Sativa’s olfactory performance is exaggerated and flighty, but I’d say the sturdy skunks make the character here. It feels optimistic and relaxed.

Value

Price on this 3.5 g container was $37.77, or $10.79 per gram. Easily, it is among the best value I’ve discovered in recreational cannabis so far. Among my recent regulated purchases, I’d regard this as a deal. The quality certainly beats many selling at higher prices points, and it wouldn’t be logical to spend less on an inferior strain. I don’t often feel this way at this point in the review.

Conclusion

Congratulations to WeedMD/Color on Pedro’s Sweet Sativa. Maybe they can’t spell “colour” correctly, but they sure got this right. Cool and unique genetics, gorgeous looks. Price aside, this was entirely likeable; price included, it’s still a killer offering. I don’t have a bad thing to say about it, was just thoroughly enjoyable at a value I felt happy to get at. My sincere compliments to all involved.

The specs

Date Purchased 2019-07-16 Producer WeedMD Cultivar Pedro’s Sweet Sativa Brand Color Cannabis Vendor Alberta Cannabis Market Recreational House Name Pedro’s Sweet Sativa Price $10.79/g THC 16.93% CBD 0.03% Dominant Cannabinoid THC-dominant Package Size 3.5 g Price $37.77

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