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Strain Info from Fine Fettle: TOTAL THC: 61.3% THC9: 8.97% THCA: 59.7% Lab Results: Riddler Certificate of Analysis Georgia’s medical program spent years limited to low‑THC oil, so seeing a true vapor‑ready concentrate like crumble on shelves after July 1st still hits us hard. Trulieve has been moving quickly and launched two cured resin crumbles, “Durban Grapefruit” and “Riddler”, giving many patients their first chance to try something locally made in this category. Both dropped on August 20th and promptly sold out. We pre‑ordered the “Riddler” on Thursday morning before it sold out (we posted about the crumble drop on our social media). It was fifty‑five dollars for a gram, which is pricey but not an unexpected entry point for a cured concentrate in a market that is still actively finding its footing. The “Riddler” crumble comes in a small glass jar with a white plastic lid. Once you crack the jar and get a sense of what’s inside, the picture becomes clearer, and that’s where this conversation really starts. The Numbers: The “Riddler” comes in at 61.3% total THC, built mostly from THCA. The lab testing Certificate of Analysis (“COA”) shows 59.7% THCA and 8.97% percent Delta‑9 THC, which puts the concentrate in the familiar cured‑resin range once heat is applied. Minor cannabinoids show up in small but noticeable amounts. CBG and CBGA together land just over 1%, CBC and CBCA add another 1%, and CBN sits under 1/10th of a percent. None of these numbers are unusual for crumble, but they do give the product a little more dimension than a straight THC‑heavy extract. It is a simple profile, and it is honest about what it is: a cured resin concentrate with potency in the sixties and a supporting cast that stays in the background. The COA also includes the currently required contaminant testing (we are advocating for more robust testing). Residual solvents are not detected. Pesticides are not detected. Mycotoxins and microbial contaminants are not detected. Heavy metals pass, with chromium showing up at a low level that sits well under the allowable limit. The results are straightforward and match what you expect from a cured resin processed cleanly. The Terpenes: The terpene profile on this one leans heavily on caryophyllene, and you can smell that the moment you open the jar. Caryophyllene makes up more than half of the total terpene content, and it brings a familiar peppery edge that cured resin tends to carry when it comes from earthier cultivars. Humulene follows behind it, adding a dry, herbal note that rounds the profile without trying to sweeten it. Trulieve listed fruit as the first aroma note, but the jar doesn’t really lean that way, and the COA doesn’t either. Linalool and bisabolol show up in smaller amounts, and they soften the edges just enough to keep the crumble from smelling one note. Myrcene is present but low, so the aroma never drifts into fruity or syrupy territory. The overall impression is simple and honest: a cured resin crumble with a spice‑forward profile that stays true to the chemistry on the label. Texture and Handling: The “Riddler” crumble breaks apart easily, almost like a dry cookie edge, and you can pinch off a piece without any effort. The color sits in a pale yellow range, which is typical for cured resin that hasn’t been whipped or mechanically altered. Nothing about it feels wet or sticky. It behaves like a lightweight extract that wants to fall into smaller pieces the moment you touch it. That makes it simple to work with if you prefer small, controlled portions, but it also means you need to be mindful when dipping a tool into the jar because it will shed. In our experience, the texture aligns nicely with what Trulieve has written about the “Riddler” online. Flavor and Feel: We encountered no surprises when it came to the flavor of the vapor. The Riddler tastes the way its terpene profile suggests. The peppery edge from the caryophyllene shows up first, and it comes through as a warm, dry spice rather than anything sharp. Humulene adds a little herbal depth behind it, giving the vapor a grounded, almost leafy quality. There isn’t any real fruit note, even though the website hinted at one. The crumble stays firmly in the earthy, spice‑forward lane, and that keeps the flavor honest to the chemistry. The vapor itself is smooth and easy to manage. It doesn’t hit with the dense weight you get from live resin or rosin. Instead, it feels lighter, more like a cured extract that wants to stay clean and straightforward. The effect profile follows that same pattern. Nothing chaotic. Nothing muddy. Just a steady, uncomplicated feel that matches the simplicity of the concentrate. Nicely balanced. Peach Score: 🍑🍑🍑 Riddler earns a respectable three peaches. In our experience, we got exactly what we expected: a cured resin crumble with straightforward potency, a spice‑forward terpene profile, and a texture that behaves the way a cured crumble should. Props to Trulieve for getting a concentrate like this to Georgia so quickly, and the demand for the product obviously speaks for itself. We appreciate this crumble as it isn’t trying to be flashy or overly complex. It’s a simple initial concentrate offering that gives Georgia patients a real option in the medical program that has been missing. Three peaches feels just right for a product that opens the door and does it so cleanly. So what do Peach Scout readers think? Here’s an anonymous opinion from a fellow patient we recently met: “I am not a medical doctor and only want to give you my opinion of this strain. The Riddler was the first legal concentrate experience in the state of Georgia and I will have to say I’m quite impressed. It was extremely flavorful and had both a relaxing headspace and couch-lock type feeling. Great for daytime use and nights as well. It is potent medicine that is for advanced users or anyone who knows how to handle real concentrates.”

Trulieve isn’t hiding that they are working hard to make a “solid first impression” with Georgia’s first crumble concentrate offering. The company announced two different crumble options today. They’ve got a Sativa (Durban Grapefruit) and Hybrid (Riddler). Crumble is a type of cannabis concentrate known for its soft, dry, honeycomb‑like texture that literally “crumbles” when handled. It’s made by purging extracted oil at lower temperatures for a longer period of time, which removes more residual solvents and creates that airy, break‑apart consistency. Patients often like crumble because it’s easy to dose, easy to handle, and versatile. Even though it’s a concentrate, crumble tends to preserve a fuller spectrum of cannabinoids and terpenes compared to more heavily processed extracts, which can make the effects feel more balanced. With Trulieve now offering sativa and hybrid crumble, patients who prefer concentrates have two new options that fit our different needs. We can’t wait to see how these new offerings work for us. So what other new products do we expect soon? We expect to see some more new offerings from Trulieve soon as we keep hearing they may have new flower out tomorrow. Time will tell if that rumor is indeed true. We also are expecting some new products from Fine Fettle soon. Exciting times in Georgia, y’all!

Image Credit: Jess Loiterton / Pexels There’s no way to sugar coat it. Many Georgia patients (including us) want better lab testing and more information about the products we’re buying. The good news is that the Georgia Access to Medical Cannabis Commission (“GMCC”) is proposing several changes that we believe can genuinely improve safety, consistency, and transparency. The GMCC’s proposed updates to Rule Chapter 351‑7 show they’re working to tighten the standards around how our medicine is tested. For patients, this is the backbone of the entire system. If the testing isn’t robust, clear, and easily accessible, nothing else matters. The proposed changes include several improvements that directly benefit patients. They also leave out a few critical pieces that Georgia needs if it wants a testing program that matches the science and protects people who rely on this medicine every day. What the GMCC is getting right One of the most important changes is the push for clearer, more controlled sample collection. The new language spells out how samples must be portioned, homogenized, and stored before testing. That matters because a batch can look clean on paper while possibly hiding contamination or uneven potency in the parts that never get tested. When labs test a properly homogenized sample, patients get results that actually reflect what they are buying. The GMCC is also adding water activity as a required analyte. Water activity is a simple measurement that predicts whether mold can grow. It is one of the most reliable early indicators of microbial risk in flower and certain edibles. States with mature testing programs treat water activity as a core safety test because it helps prevent contamination before it starts. For patients with respiratory conditions or compromised immune systems, this is not a minor detail. It is a meaningful layer of protection. Another positive change is the requirement that labs only test controlled samples of the product in its final packaged form. This closes the door on cherry‑picked samples that do not represent the full batch. Patients deserve results that match the product they actually take home. The proposed updates to the Certificate of Analysis (“COA”) rules are also a win. The GMCC wants contaminant standards to be product specific, which means inhalable products will have stricter limits than tinctures or topicals. Every COA will need a batch number, which is essential for recalls and patient complaints. And labs will no longer be able to quietly edit a COA after it has been issued. Any change will require Commission approval. That protects patients from retroactive potency changes or contamination results being “fixed” after the fact. Even better, in Rule Chapter 351‑4, the GMCC is proposing a requirement that every finished medical cannabis product carry a tracking label tied to a valid Certificate of Analysis. That means products will need to be labeled in a way that connects each item directly to its COA, and older products will have to be relabeled once their COA expires. This is a meaningful step toward transparency. Clear COA‑linked labeling helps patients verify what they are buying, supports recalls when necessary, and makes it easier for people to access the testing information that should always accompany their medicine. Even though this change sits outside the lab‑testing rules in Chapter 351‑7, it is still a move in the right direction for patient safety and consistency. We’re hopeful as we think the GMCC’s proposed changes show they’re paying attention to how testing works in real life, not just on paper. That is a win for patients even if we think they need to go further. Where the GMCC should go further Even with the proposed improvements, Georgia’s testing rules would still lag behind best practices used in other regulated markets and scientific standards from organizations like AOAC and ASTM. The science is clear in our opinion about what needs to be added. First, Terpene testing is absolutely necessary. Right now, terpene testing is optional. So we’re left with a mixed bag of info. Some products have terpene testing results. Others don’t. This simply isn’t fair for patients. Terpenes are not mere flavor notes. In our personal experience, they can meaningfully shape how cannabis can feel, how long it lasts, and how we respond to it. A patient trying to manage something specific such as nausea, sleep, appetite, or anxiety needs more information. Terpenes can also help clinicians and patients understand why one product works differently from another, even when the cannabinoid numbers look similar. Georgia should require terpene testing for all inhalable and oral products and report actual quantitative values, not vague descriptors. The second missing piece is remediation disclosure. The proposed rules never mention remediation, even though it can be common in regulated markets. Remediation happens when a batch fails testing and is treated to remove contaminants. It might be re‑extracted, distilled, or processed to reduce microbial load or residual solvents. Remediation is not inherently bad, but patients deserve to know when it happens. A COA should clearly state whether a batch failed its first test, what contaminant was out of spec, and what treatment was used before retesting. This is basic transparency from our perspective. Georgia already requires testing for microbiological contaminants and mycotoxins, but the rules do not spell out a detailed, product‑specific panel the way some other states do. We believe the GMCC should strengthen and modernize these requirements. The pesticide rules need the same updating in our opinion. Georgia requires pesticide testing with defined limits, but the state has room to publish and expand a modern, comprehensive pesticide panel that reflects real‑world cultivation. Publishing a named pesticide panel and clear action limits would bring Georgia in line with national best practices. Finally, Georgia already tests for heavy metals and residual solvents, but the current rules treat every product the same. That approach doesn’t match how people actually use this medicine. Inhalable products should have tighter limits for arsenic, cadmium, lead, and mercury because it is our understanding that contaminants such as these can behave differently when heated. Concentrates and vape oils should have clear, named limits for common extraction solvents such as butane, propane, and ethanol. Other states publish product‑specific action limits. Georgia should do the same so patients can make informed decisions selecting products. At the end of the day, Georgia’s medical cannabis patients deserve medicine that is safe, consistent, and transparently tested. The GMCC’s proposed changes move the state in the right direction, but the science is clear in our opinion about what still needs to be added. Mandatory terpene testing, remediation disclosure, stronger microbial and mycotoxin standards, a modern pesticide panel, and modern, product‑specific heavy metal and solvent limits (beyond the limits that already exist), clearly communicated on COAs, would bring Georgia closer to the testing standards used in mature medical markets and give patients confidence that their medicine is exactly what the label says it is. We want to be super clear. We aren’t throwing shade at anyone here. We’re proud of what everyone in Geoegia is doing already. What we are saying is that we want more required testing, more required disclosures, and we want that information to be super easy to find, access, and read. The patient experience for obtaining a COA should be the same no matter where the patient buys their medical product.

Folks who stopped by Fine Fettle today (either online or in-store) may have noticed a couple of pretty big changes. First, Fine Fettle is now offering “STATE” live resin vapes by Botanical Sciences. The “STATE” vapes were the first (and still the only) live resin option available in Georgia since flower and vape sales first began this past July 1st. If you’re a fan of Fine Fettle’s Aura vapes (like we are) don’t worry, they’re still available. This appears to be the dispensary expanding their offerings giving patients more choices. We’re really digging the “STATE” live resin “Berry White” vape that we’ve been trying, but we wish it didn’t come at such a steep price. $90 per gram is pricy. That naturally leads us to the question: is live resin “worth it” considering the price difference? In an effort to answer that question, let’s talk about the difference between distillate and live resin. Basically, they’re entirely different ways to create vape oil. Distillate starts with dried and cured cannabis. Producers extract the crude oil from the plant, usually by washing the flower with a solvent that pulls out cannabinoids, terpenes, lipids, chlorophyll, waxes, etc. into a crude oil, then they will mix the crude oil with cold ethanol to filter out fats and waxes, then producers will run it through a high‑heat distillation process that isolates cannabinoids by boiling off various compounds at different temperatures. The result is a clear, viscous oil that often tests above 90 percent THC. Terpenes are removed during distillation, so distillates often have botanical-derived or cannabis-derived terpenes added back in. Live resin, on the other hand, begins with fresh cannabis flower that is flash‑frozen immediately after harvest. Freezing preserves the terpene profile that would normally evaporate or change during drying and curing. Extractors then run the frozen material through a low‑temperature hydrocarbon wash to keep those delicate terpenes intact. The end result is a sauce-like concentrate with bold, strain-true aroma and flavor. The THC levels can still be high, but can be a lower than distillate because the extract contains more of the plant’s natural compounds. So is it worth it? Will we continue to pay more for live resin over distillate? Yeah… admittedly we will… because we really do prefer the live resin that much more. But we are really looking forward to the prices more mature medical cannabis markets are currently seeing. Fine Fettle’s second big change today was the release of their updated app. It’s available in both the Android and Apple app stores. Do you already have a Fine Fettle digital account? Then have no fear. Your login credentials will still work. According to Fine Fettle, the new app is expected to make it easier for patients to shop and place orders online. We appreciate the upgraded experience, but we’re absolutely loving the custom artwork they’ve done for each dispensary location. They’re super cute and fit in well with the fun, slightly off-beat, and super friendly corporate personality Fine Fettle has curated. See artwork in screenshot below:

Have y’all heard the news? Buckhead is getting its very first medical cannabis dispensary, and it opens this Wednesday. True Bliss (who currently has one dispensary location in downtown Atlanta) is opening a second location in the Buckhead community. This will be Georgia’s eighteenth medical dispensary and the City of Atlanta’s third. True Bliss and Botanical Sciences are the only medical dispensaries currently operating in the City of Atlanta. Looking for True Bliss’s new spot? Make sure to mind your Peachtrees. The Buckhead location will be at 1831 Peachtree Road NE. The downtown location is already operating at 66 Peachtree Street NW. True Bliss offers flower, vapes, gummies, drinks, tinctures, topicals, and accessories. We recently purchased and reviewed True Bliss’ Super Boof. So what dispensaries will open next? Currently, we’re monitoring the progress of Trulieve’s upcoming location in Dunwoody. We’re also on the lookout for Fine Fettle’s Macon location to open. Finally, it appears that there’s also a dispensary called Therapy that’s coming to the Atlanta area. Well let you know when we hear more about any of these.

Image Credit: Artem Podrez / Pexels Georgia’s medical cannabis program continues to grow, but most folks in the State of Georgia don’t live anywhere near a convenient medical cannabis dispensary. Thank goodness the Georgia Access to Medical Cannabis Commission (“GMCC”) seems to understand this is a problem for patients. According to a public notice, the GMCC is considering a new rule that could dramatically reshape access for thousands of patients: allowing licensed dispensaries to deliver medical cannabis directly to registered cardholders. So what happens if the GMCC adopts the proposed new rule? If adopted, the new rule would let Georgia’s licensed dispensaries deliver medical cannabis products to: registered patients, registered caregivers, or approved healthcare institutions. Wait?! Are they trying to get rid of dispensaries? No. Don’t worry. The GMCC is not trying to get rid of the brick and mortar dispensaries. The new rule would simply give patients (like us) another way to receive their medicine, which sounds especially nice for those who live far from a dispensary, participating pharmacy, or have mobility challenges. Will things change overnight if the proposed rule is adopted? Not exactly. Per the proposed rule, before a dispensary can deliver any medical cannabis products, they’ll be required to submit a detailed delivery plan to the GMCC’s Executive Director. This plan would detail how the dispensary will ship the products, track the deliveries, handle product recalls, and verify patient identity and registry status. What would the patient delivery experience actually look like? Well… time will certainly tell. However, based on what we’ve seen so far, we expect delivery will likely be restricted to only the address on your ID. In addition, only the registered patient or registered caregiver would be able to sign for the medical package. Finally, the actual delivery options are expected to be limited to USPS Certified Mail, recognized private carriers (like FedEx, UPS, DHL, etc.), and/or the GMCC itself (or a private carrier hired by the GMCC). Let’s be honest. Is this the robust delivery option that patients want and need? No. Not at all. But it’s a strong first step in the right direction. How do patients tell the GMCC what we want and need? The GMCC is actively asking for public input. Patients can share their thoughts in two ways: You can email the GMCC: Email: rules@gmcc.ga.gov Deadline: September 9, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. ET You can speak at the public hearing: Date: September 16, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. ET Location: Georgia Access to Medical Cannabis Commission 254 Washington Street Fourth Floor, Suite 420 Atlanta, GA 30334 NOTE: to speak at the hearing, you must email rules@gmcc.ga.gov by September 9 (and include the following in your email: your name, contact information, and the rule number you want to speak about (Rule 351‑6‑.11 “Delivery”). It’s that easy y’all! The Commission will vote on September 30, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. ET via Zoom. Want to learn more about this proposed rule and the other rules the GMCC is proposing? You can visit the meetings page at: https://www.gmcc.ga.gov/commission/meetings Want to read the proposed rule language for yourself? Click below:

Dispensary: True Bliss Brand: True Flower Flower Strain: Super Boof Size: 3.5g Strain Type: Hybrid Info from True Bliss: 26.6% THC True Bliss’ website describes this flower as: “A balanced hybrid with cherry, citrus, and gassy cookie notes. Super Boof delivers a euphoric, comfortable effect that eases tension without heavy sedation, making it a flexible option across the day. Start low and go slow; individual response varies.” Lineage: Black Cherry Punch x Tropicana Cookies Lab Results: Super Boof is one of those strain names that already feels like a character. It was created by crossing Black Cherry Punch with Tropicana Cookies, two cultivars known for bright fruit notes and loud color. In other states, Super Boof has a reputation for deep purples, swollen bracts, and a cherry‑citrus aroma that jumps out of the jar. This was our first visit to True Bliss in Downtown Atlanta, right across from Woodruff Park. Parking was not the easiest and we had to pay to park, which is never a thrill when you are just trying to pick up your medicine. However, the staff were super friendly and welcoming inside. Our budtender, Scott, asked what I was looking for. I told him pain relief was my priority. Scott walked me through their various flower options. True Bliss sells their own flower under the True Flower label. However, they also carry flower and vapes from Botanical Sciences and Fine Fettle. In fact, True Bliss currently says their two “staff picks” are “Jai Alai” and “Original Haze x Rainbow Melts” by Fine Fettle. I thought it was quite refreshing to see the dispensary’s staff picking their actual favorites versus merely promoting True Bliss’ own flower. The image above is a screenshot from True Bliss’ website on July 24, 2026. From True Bliss' in house selection, Scott recommended Grape Milkshake and Super Boof from their product range. I thought both sounded interesting, so I went with his recommendations. Our review of the other strain we purchased, True Bliss’ Grape Milkshake, will be available soon. Sight: The pouch for Super Boof is a simple, re-sealable black bag. The nugs inside my bag are small and medium‑sized. As you can see in our photos, the flower has a healthy spread of trichomes across the surface, many with their bulbous heads still intact. In fact, we think this flower has more intact trichome coverage than most of the flower we’ve reviewed recently, which is encouraging. Color-wise, this batch leans green with warm orange pistils. There are small hints of purple tucked into the structure, but not the deep purples that Super Boof is known for in other markets. The bracts are tighter and smaller than expected for a hybrid with this lineage. If these colas had come in with fatter, juicier bracts, this would have been a visually striking batch. Smell: Opening the pouch brings a mix of cherry, citrus, and a little gas. The dispensary describes the aroma as “sweet cherry, zesty orange, bold gas.” Our experience was different. We didn’t get zesty orange or bold gas. What we smelled was undeniably cherry with a softer citrus edge (more akin to grapefruit or passionfruit than orange). Grinding the flower didn’t change the aroma much. Same notes before and after, which is unusual for a strain with Tropicana Cookies in its lineage. That cultivar often gets louder after grinding. This one stayed steady. There’s no terpene info available from the dispensary that we could find, but we think we smelled primarily limonene, myrcene, and caryophyllene. Taste: The flavor stayed consistent across all three bags. Pleasant citrus and cherry notes carried through the session without dropping off. Nothing harsh. Nothing muddy. Just a clean, fruit‑leaning hybrid flavor that held its lane. Vapor: The first Volcano vaporizer bag at 181°C produced mighty thin vapor. The second bag thickened up a bit, and the third bag thickened up a bit more from there. The vapor never got heavy, and it stayed smooth and easy to sip. The flavor held up better than expected for a batch with lighter coloration and smaller bracts. Experience: Super Boof behaved like a true hybrid. It sat in a comfortable middle lane with a slight sativa lean in my opinion. The dispensary calls it a “Sativa,” their website calls it an “Indica‑Hybrid;” however, the strain is known for being a balanced hybrid. But this also highlights the nature of what we’re on here talking about. Certain experiences are subjective. For me, this felt like a steady, anytime hybrid. Something I would reach for on a weeknight when I’m not looking for a full sativa or a full indica experience. The flavor made the session enjoyable, and the vapor performance progressed throughout the session from thin to thicker, but it never got harsh. Peach Score: 🍑🍑🍑 This is one of True Bliss' initial four flower offerings after flower sales started on July 1st of this year. We’re giving their “Super Boof” flower three peaches because the flavor is tasty and it performed as expected in the Volcano. In addition, we also noticed a good amount of trichomes were still intact. So what kept it from getting a higher peach score? There is room for improvement with the bud structure in our humble opinion. We’d like to see fatter, denser bracts, but at the end of the day, for an initial offering, True Bliss’ “Super Boof” is a pleasant, steady hybrid with good flavor and solid potential. We look forward to seeing where True Bliss goes from here. We also look forward to their Buckhead location opening as we hear it may have more convenient parking.

Strain Info from Fine Fettle: THC: 18.51% CBC: 0.05% CBCA: 0.26% CBD: 0.14% CBGA: 0.35% THC9: 0.77% THCA: 20.23% Flower Equivalent: 0.65g Lineage: OG Delux x Temple Kush F2N Lab Results: Middle Ground comes from crossing OG Delux with Temple Kush F2N, and y'all, the name fits the flower better than most strains in our lil opinion. This is a really evenly balanced hybrid that never rushes to pick a side. It didn't leave us lost in the clouds or stuck on the proverbial couch. Just a steady, even hybrid that feels like it was built for life's in‑between moments. The kind of strain you reach for when you want something that behaves itself. Sight: My 3.5 gram bag had two nugs in it. Both were noticeably larger than anything else I’ve bought from a Georgia dispensary so far. They were dense and well‑shaped, with bright orange pistils curling across the surface. Up close, the trichomes looked really nice. I put one nug under a jeweler’s loupe and saw a nice spread of thick bulbous heads across the surface. These compact hybrid nugs really have a nice amount of frost compared to everything else I’ve seen from the dispensaries. We're trying one of the two nug that came in our 3.5 gram bag for this review, but we’re putting the other one in a small Mason jar with a Boveda pack for about a week. Boveda makes small packets (that resemble an old-school sugar packet) that are specifically designed to control relative humidity ("RH") for cannabis storage using two-way regulation (adding moisture or absorbing moisture as necessary). If you like your medical cannabis a little drier (which we sometimes prefer for certain flower vaporization), we recommend using Boveda's 58% RH packets. You can also get Boveda packets that will help maintain 62% RH, which we prefer for stickier and more aromatic flower. Depending on the size of your container and the Boveda packet you use, you can expect to see RH hit your target zone in around three to seven days. Another great benefit of the Boveda packs is protecting all of those tasty terpenes we like to talk about. Smell: Opening the bag brings a nice, clean gas and diesel aroma. It's certainly not the kind of diesel that punches you in the nose. It sits in a middle lane that feels rounded and pleasant. Pine and citrus sit behind the gas and help balance the profile. After grinding, the aroma changed a bit for us. The intensity dropped a bit. The gas was still there, but the overall smell softened. Some strains get louder after grinding. This one quieted down for me. Taste: I vaporized this flower with a Volcano vaporizer. The first Volcano bag (at 181 Celsius) produced thin vapor, but the flavor was still there. The initial taste was clean and pleasant. A gassy aftertaste lingered in a way that surprised me. It was enjoyable. I also seemed to taste more of the gas on the exhale than the inhale. The second bag held its character. The flavor stayed even and steady. It did not get stronger, but it did not fall apart either. It stayed in the same lane from start to finish. If you want to learn more about terpenes that often show up in gassy or pine‑leaning strains, you can read about caryophyllene, limonene, or pinene. We suspect these terpenes are contributing to what we experienced in this flower. Vapor: The vapor stayed thin across both bags at 181 Celsius. Smooth, easy, and consistent. It never thickened on the second bag and stayed quite pleasant. Experience: Middle Ground settled in like a steady hybrid that knows how to mind its manners in public. It was a familiar and mild experience that didn’t stray too far in either an indica or sativa direction for me. I tried it on a Friday after work before heading out to see a show. It was a good fit for that moment. My radicular pain often makes theatre seats a challenge, and as the show continued, I found myself shifting more and more in the hard seats. However, to its credit, this flower kept me comfortable enough in my theatre seat to enjoy and make it through the show without needing a "back" break. In the future, I would probably reach for this strain when I.m staying a bit closer to home and not dealing with radicular pain. This flower is something I'll go for when I want a balanced hybrid that lets me enjoy a nice evening without asking too much of me. Lab Notes: The COA for Middle Ground shows a cannabinoid profile built around THCA. Total THC is listed at 18.509 percent, with THCA at 20.23 percent and delta‑9 THC at 0.77 percent. Total cannabinoids come in at 19.23 percent. Minor cannabinoids include CBD at 0.14 percent, CBGA at 0.35 percent, CBCA at 0.26 percent, and small amounts of CBC. Moisture is listed at 11.33 percent, which is a healthy range for flower intended for vaporization. Compliance testing shows no pesticides detected, no microbial issues, and no foreign materials. Heavy metals are listed as Pass, with chromium at 88.60 ppb and all other metals not detected. These values are reported exactly as shown on the lab document. This COA does not include terpene testing data. That’a a huge bummer. We hope to see terpene testing on future flower COAs like this one. Peach Score: 🍑🍑🍑 Middle Ground is a (remarkably) balanced hybrid with a steady, inviting personality. The gas and diesel aroma is pleasant without being overwhelming. The vapor is thin but clean. The flavor mostly holds up across multiple Volcano bags, and the experience sits in a comfortable middle lane. If I had to pick a way this strain leans, I would describe it as slightly indica‑leaning without being heavy for me. Alex at Fine Fettle Decatur recommended this flower to us, and we're very grateful that he did. This wasn't the first flower on the Fine Fettle menu that jumped out at us, but we'd happily buy it again having now tried it. If you're curious about about a dispensary's products, don't be afraid to ask. There are a lot of great people, like Alex and his team, working in the medical cannabis industry who are happy and eager to help you find the medicine you're looking for.

Georgia’s medical cannabis program may be expanding, but anyone shopping the new vape menus can see the truth: we’re living in a distillate-only world. Distillate has its place (it’s consistent, scalable, and familiar) but Georgia patients are already asking for more. They want flavor that actually comes from cannabis. They want expression. They want the plant in high definition. And lately, the request we hear more than anything is simple: bring on the live resin and (especially) the live rosin. Why does resin and rosin matter? In mature markets, resin and rosin aren’t niche products. They’re the backbone of connoisseur-level cannabis. Resin is made with solvents like butane or propane. When done well, it’s bright, flavorful, and expressive. When done poorly, it’s flat. Rosin, on the other hand, is solventless. It’s just heat, pressure, and skill. Great rosin tastes like the plant itself, not a reconstruction of it. Both have their fans, but rosin is where the real magic happens in our opinion. It’s the closest thing to tasting the flower as it was grown. What makes it “live”? Drying and curing changes the cannabis plant. Terpenes evaporate, oxidize, and shift over time. That’s normal. However, it also means the aroma and flavor evolve away from what the fresh plant was. “Live” resin and “live” rosin skip that transformation. Producers freeze the flower immediately after harvest, locking in the terpene profile before time can touch it. “Live” isn’t about potency. It’s about preserving the plant’s original voice. Where does Georgia stand today? Right now, Georgia dispensaries are offering distillate-based vapes. Producers refine the oil down to cannabinoids, then add terpenes back in (either cannabis-derived terpenes (CDT) or botanical-derived terpenes (BDT)). We aren’t aware of any vape offerings with CDT at the moment. If you hear about one, let us know. Don’t get us wrong. Distillate can taste good, and it can absolutely deliver a reliable experience. But it rarely tastes like the flower it came from. It’s a reconstruction, not a representation. That’s why we are hoping to see some premium live rosin options pop up over the next few months.

Dispensary: Fine Fettle Brand: Comffy Flower Strain: Jai Alai Size: 3.5g Strain Info from Fine Fettle: BetaCaryophyllene: 0.11% | CBC: 0.04% | CBCA: 0.34% | CBG: 0.19% | CBGA: 0.22% | CBN: 0.04% | Limonene: 0.17% | Linalool: 0.21% | THC9: 2.41% | THCA: 17.03% | Flower Equivalent: 0.61g Lineage: Tropicana x Cookies n’ Cream Lab Results: Jai Alai gets its name from a sport (originally from the Basque region of Spain and France) known for speed, clean lines, and sharp movement, and the strain carries a bit of that same energy. Comffy’s citrus‑leaning sativa is bright without being flimsy, tropical without feeling artificial, and expressive in a way that makes you pay attention. It leans hard into grapefruit, lightly into lavender, and gives a small swerve toward spice. The profile stays true from the first sniff to the last pull. If you enjoy a sativa with real flavor and a clear sense of identity, Jai Alai earns its place in that lane. Sight: The nuggets in this batch are a fairly equal mix of medium and small nugs, each are dense and compact with a green‑gold color that catches the light. The trichomes form a light frosty layer across the surface, giving the buds the start of a soft, velvety look. The trim appears mechanical, but the structure holds up well. Even the smaller pieces look like concentrated citrus pockets waiting to be cracked open. This flower isn’t going to snatch any crown in a beauty contest, but the good curing leads us to expect nice clean vapor. To that end, we’re seeing tight calyxes, some intact trichomes, and no super dryness or crumble. Simply judging appearances alone, this looks like a sativa that will grind evenly and vaporize nicely. Let’s see how it shakes out! Smell: Opening the pouch brings a rush of grapefruit that is loud, fresh, and unmistakable. Lavender follows subtly right behind it, adding a nice floral lift, and a really small hint of spice that settles everything nicely at the end. The sealed‑pouch aroma has a tropical quality, almost like the mix of breakfast juices you’d find at a beach resort. I loved the nose on this one. Once ground, the grapefruit becomes even stronger. The floral note stays present, and the spice remains a quiet accent. No big changes with these two. Taste: At 181 degrees Celsius in the Volcano, Jai Alai tastes exactly like it smells. No fake outs with this one. The first pull brings a bright grapefruit note that feels juicy and clean. The lavender barely shows up in the middle in terms of taste for me, but the spice is a bit more noticeable, and it gives it a super gentle warmth that keeps the citrus from feeling completely one‑note. The flavor stays clean from start to finish. Nothing harsh. Just a smooth, citrus‑forward profile with floral and spice accents that feels natural and well‑balanced. It is the kind of taste that makes you want a second bag just to enjoy the two layers again. If you want to explore the terpene side of this profile, citrus often comes from limonene, floral notes from linalool, and spice from the terpenes like beta‑caryophyllene. Well explain more below in the Lab Notes section. Vapor: The Volcano at 181 degrees Celsius produced medium‑thick vapor on the first bag. The second bag was even thicker, which tells me the oils are evenly distributed and the flower is well‑cured. The vapor was smooth, not harsh, and tasted just as good as the pre‑ground and ground aroma. Experience: Jai Alai performs exactly the way a citrus‑driven sativa should. It is bright, easygoing, and expressive without being overwhelming. The string citrus and faint floral notes held steady from the first pull to the last. Nothing muted. Nothing muddy. Just a clean, lively profile that made the session easy to enjoy. I would gladly pick it up again when I want a sativa that tastes really good and vaporizes nicely. Lineage: Jai Alai comes from Tropicana crossed with Cookies n’ Cream, a pairing that explains almost everything we smelled and tasted in this batch. Tropicana is the parent that brings the loud citrus. It’s known for bright orange and grapefruit notes, a tropical lift, and that clean, juicy kind of aroma that hits you as soon as you open the pouch. Tropicana usually leans on limonene and linalool, which is where I would expect the grapefruit and soft lavender notes came from. Cookies n’ Cream is the one that smooths everything out. It’s not a citrus strain at all, but it’s known for giving flower a bit of creamy roundness, a little bit of warmth, and a structure that holds up well. Cookies n’ Cream often carries beta‑caryophyllene, and I imagine that’s exactly where the faint spice in this Jai Alai comes from. It’s certainly not loud, but it’s enough to keep the citrus from feeling flat or straight-up sugary. Lab Notes: A Certificate of Analysis, or COA, is the lab report that shows the measurable compounds in a specific batch. It is not a medical document and it does not predict effects. It simply lists what the lab found and whether each item passed the state’s testing requirements. The COA for Jai Alai gives a clear picture of why this flower smells and tastes the way it does. The terpene panel is small but expressive, and the cannabinoid profile is straightforward, clean, and exactly what you expect from a citrus‑leaning sativa. The first thing worth noting is the total terpene content, listed at 0.604 percent . This isn’t a loud terpene load, but the distribution of the terpenes explain why this Jai Alai still has such a bright, tropical aroma. The COA shows linalool at 0.21 percent, limonene at 0.17 percent, and beta‑caryophyllene at 0.11 percent . Those three terpenes form a triangle that matches what we were smelling and tasting. Limonene at 0.17 percent may not be the most abundant terpene in this flower, but it is responsible for the delicious grapefruit brightness. Limonene can show up as lemon, orange, or other citrus fruits, but when it sits next to floral terpenes in this flower, it often leans toward grapefruit or passionfruit in my opinion. That is why the flower smelled even more citrus‑forward after I ground it up. Grinding ruptures the remaining trichomes and releases the limonene quickly, and this batch has enough of it to make the citrus jump forward. Linalool is the highest terpene in the batch, but I wouldn’t list it as the first thing my nose noticed. That was solidly the citrus described above, but there was indeed a lovely little lavender note that I smelled as soon as I opened the pouch. Linalool often brings a soft floral lift that sits right on top of citrus resulting in a nosey delight. Beta‑caryophyllene at 0.11 percent is the quiet spice in the background. And that’s exactly where I found it. Super faint in the background. It’s not dominant on the nose in my opinion, but it is strong enough to give Jai Alai the small hint of warmth I tasted in the Volcano vapor. Caryophyllene often shows up as pepper or subtle spice note, and here it’s what helps give the flavor profile layers to enjoy. The compliance panels for Jai Alai are straightforward. The COA shows no pesticides detected, no microbial issues, and no foreign materials. Heavy metals are all listed as Pass. Specifically, the report shows mercury at 12.47 ppb and chromium at 75.54 ppb. Peach Score: 🍑🍑🍑 Jai Alai gets three big peaches from us for being a sporty, citrus‑forward sativa that performs as expected from the initial smell to the last exhale. The grapefruit and lavender notes are clear and expressive, the flavor holds steady when vaped, and the vapor stays smooth across multiple bags in the Volcano vaporizer. The terpene trio of linalool, limonene, and caryophyllene gives the flower a tasty and defined personality without any background noise from pinene or myrcene (which I honestly didn’t expect to enjoy so much). This flower performs exactly the way a citrus‑leaning sativa should in my opinion. I would pick this flower up again when looking for a super citrusy sativa.

Dispensary: Fine Fettle Brand: Aura Strain Type: Hybrid Device: O2Vape All‑Glass Traveler Extreme Size: 1 gram Strain Info From Dispensary: BetaCaryophyllene: 0.96% | CBC: 0.51% | CBD: 0.55% | CBG: 0.97% | CBN: 0.44% | Limonene: 0.43% | Linalool: 0.14% | THC8: 1.97% | THC9: 84.83% | THCA: 0.3% | ThreeCarene: 0.18% | Flower Equivalent: 0.9g Lineage: Durban Poison x OG Kush Lab Results: Our next review is of the GSC one gram disposable vape from Aura at Fine Fettle. Some strains feel made for certain weather, and Aura’s GSC lands smoothly on these rainy Georgia evenings we’ve been having. I reached for the GSC as the thunder crack in the distance and the rain began to fall steady outside. What I found with this vape was a hybrid that is every bit as indulgent and tasty as the cookies its name references. It’s a comfortable, balanced 60/40 sativa-dominant option that settles in easily without leaning too far in either direction. The Device: Aura uses the same all‑glass AIO (all-in-one) disposable we tried with King Louis XIII. It feels premium and sturdy, comfortable in my hand, and seemingly well‑built with smooth airflow. The all‑glass vapor path keeps the flavor clean from the first pull to the last. The “peach sauce” or oil inside is a golden yellow with no cloudiness, and the rate of oil use seems very similar to King Louis XIII. We still think the oil depletes rather quickly, but it’s consistent, predictable hardware that performs well. Someone on Reddit recently suggested they had experienced some clogging with this disposable vape. We have too. But, generally speaking, clogging hasn’t been an actual issue for us with this disposable vape. We tend to get a little bit of clogging with most carts and AIOs. This one in particular has seemingly performed better for us than some others carts/AIOs we’ve recently reviewed. Smell: Before use, the cart carries a slight sweet and earthy smell. Once heated, the vapor adds a hint of vanilla and mint on top of that earthiness. It is subtle, pleasant, and true to the strain’s reputation for sweet‑leaning aromas. Vapor: The vapor is medium thick and smooth. It pulls cleanly and evenly, and that consistency holds until the cart is nearly empty. Airflow is nice and steady. Nothing harsh, nothing scratchy, nothing distracting. Just a comfortable, even vapor profile. Taste: Right out of the gate a caramel note leads the inhale with a warm sweetness that feels almost toasted, the kind you get when sugar meets heat and turns golden. But that sweetness isn’t out there standing alone. Three‑carene pop on to add a gentle pine note that rises right up behind it, giving the flavor a clean, woody edge that keeps the caramel from feeling heavy. In the middle of the pull, beta‑caryophyllene shows up with its familiar earthy-like spice. It adds depth and warmth, almost like the quiet, gentle heat you get from cracked pepper. Limonene lifts us back up for the finish with a small citrus spark that brightens the exhale without turning it too sharp. Linalool rounds everything out with a soft vanilla‑like touch. Other trace terpenes below “LOQ” may be contributing to the minty whisper that floats on the top of the vapor flavor journey (LOQ stands for the Limit of Quantitation). The LOQ is the lowest concentration the lab can reliably measure with accuracy. If a terpene of cannabinoid shows as “LOQ” on a lab report, that means the compound might be present but it’s below the lab’s ability to measure precisely. Do y’all taste the hint of mint or is that just us? In the end, this tasty vape offers layered flavor that moves from caramel to pine to earth to citrus, with a light vanilla‑mint finish that feels clean and balanced. It is one of the more interesting profiles we have tasted from Aura so far. Experience: The experience lined up with what I expect from a 60/40 hybrid. It feels nicely balanced, with no strong lean toward the indica side for me personally. It stays comfortable and steady, which made it a great fit for a rainy evening. This is one I’d happily return to time after time. Lineage: GSC is one of the most recognized strains in modern cannabis. It earned that status out in California long before it showed up over here in Georgia medical markets. It’s widely understood to be a hybrid that traces back to Durban Poison and OG Kush, which helps explain its mix of sweet, dessert‑like notes and grounded earthiness. Fine Fettle describes this GSC as “a California classic with a sweet, dessert‑like aroma [that can include] hints of mint, cherry, and lemon.” That lines up with what we tasted in this Aura AIO: caramel sweetness at the front, pine and earth in the middle, and a light citrus and mint finish. The COA supports that profile, with limonene, beta‑caryophyllene, linalool, and three‑carene working together to create a layered, hybrid flavor that feels both familiar and polished. Lab Notes: A Certificate of Analysis, or COA, is the lab report that shows the measurable compounds in a specific batch. It is not a medical document and it does not predict effects. It simply lists what the lab found and whether each item passed the state’s testing requirements. For this GSC AIO, total THC is listed at 85.090 percent, with total cannabinoids at 89.52 percent. CBD comes in at 0.55 percent, CBC at 0.51 percent, CBG at 0.97 percent, and CBN at 0.44 percent. The terpene panel shows beta‑caryophyllene at 0.96 percent, limonene at 0.43 percent, linalool at 0.14 percent, and three‑carene at 0.18 percent. Total terpenes land at 2.129 percent. The compliance panels show no hits for pesticides, no microbial issues, and no foreign materials. Heavy metals testing shows cadmium, lead, arsenic, and mercury not detected. Chromium was detected at 35.88 ppb and marked Pass under the lab’s limits. Comparison: Compared to other hybrids we have reviewed, this GSC vape sits in a comfortable middle lane. It’s smoother and sweeter than the Northern Lights we tried, and it has a more layered flavor than King Louis XIII, which leans brighter and earthier. The burn rate is similar to both Aura carts we have tried, and the hardware is the exact same as the King Louis XIII indica that we previously enjoyed. Peach Scout: 🍑🍑🍑 Aura’s GSC 1g disposable vape is a steady, flavorful hybrid with caramel sweetness, pine depth, and a clean citrus finish. The vapor is smooth, the hardware feels premium, and the experience is balanced and easy. This isn’t something I would seek out, but it’s a pleasant 1g disposable.

Dispensary: Botanical Sciences Marietta Brand: STATE by Botanical Sciences Strain Info from Botanical Sciences: Delta‑9 THC: 79.57% | THCA: 1.43% | CBG: 2.23% | CBN: 2.75% | CBC: 0.79% | Total Cannabinoids: 86.61% Flower Equivalent: 1g Lab Results: Portal Available Here We’re back with our third Peach Scout review, and this time we’re trying “Granddaddy Purps” from Botanical Sciences. This one comes as a disposable vaporizer under their STATE brand. The dispensary had two versions available (PIXI and Pairo Pro) and we picked up the PIXI as it was described to us as the “ceramic coil option.” It was also a bit more expensive. The Pixi vape pen we received was compact in size, black in color, and had clear windows on both sides so you could see how much “peach sauce” is left in the cart. The other version, the Pairo Pro) is a bit more “pen like” and comes in white. If you like keep two vape carts on hand it could be handy as ir features built in magnets that let you attach to Pairo Pro carts together. To me the magnets seem perfect for a fridge door. I have not used the Pairo Pro, but I look forward to trying it in the future. Botanical Sciences really came out of the gate swinging on July 1st with multiple flower and vape options. I wasn’t ultimately able to figure out exactly how many different flower and vape offerings they had on Day 1 of SB220 (as they sold out of flower before I arrived after work), but it was an impressive amount of options. They’re also the only dispensary that I’m aware of that offered two different disposable vape heating elements to choose from with the same strain on July 1st. The employees at the Botanical Sciences Marietta location were so incredibly helpful and friendly. They’d clearly had a big day by the time I arrived on July 1st, but everyone still had big smiles on their faces and were efficiently helping everyone. Botanical Sciences manufactured this product in Glennville, Georgia. The Cart: This PIXI 1g disposable vape is small, simple, and easy to hold. There are no buttons on it at all. It can be recharged via USB-C. There’s no branding or writing on the outside of the vape anywhere. No words. No graphics. If I had bought two different strains from Botanical Sciences and they both came in this same black, nondescript vape cartridge, it would be easy to forget which was which. We hope that with time they’ll be able to add some graphics that tells folks what strain is in the vape cart. It looks like both vape pens can be branded, so thay may come in time. The cart has clear windows on both sides so you can easily see how much “peach sauce” remains inside. A peek inside the little windows shows no cloudiness of the cart I bought. No separation either. This is a straightforward disposable vape with a compact profile. Vapor: This vape produces a good amount of vapor. It’s cloudy and dense, and the ceramic coil has been consistent as I’ve tried it. Smooth pulls. No quick or pesky clogging. The device hasn’t gotten hot on me (there’s nothing worse than a vape cart that gets too hot on your lips quickly). To be honest, this doesn’t feel as premium as the Fine Fettle glass vape that we reviewed recently, but there’s nothing wrong with this lil guy from our perspective. Smell: I don’t get much nose from this disposable vape when it isn’t in use. Maybe a bit of earthiness and a faint fuel-like note, but that’s a stretch. The aroma doesn’t stand out the way “Green Crack” did. Taste: My first reaction was that the first pull was a bit harsh. The cart pulls easy, but it made us cough a little, especially compared to Fine Fettle cart I recently reviewed. Once you get past that, there’s a super slight berry‑like sweetness in the front that’s mostly lost to earthy and fuel-like notes on the backend. I tried this indica disposable vape before heading outside to sit on the porch for a while. It was one of those warm Georgia summer evenings where the air feels soft and the owls start calling out a bit early. This “Granddaddy Purps” disposable vape was part of that nice winding down moment after a long day. Lab Notes: Total THC comes in at 80.832 percent, with total cannabinoids at 86.61 percent. CBC, CBG, and CBN all show up in small amounts. THCA is listed at 1.43 percent. The COA shows no CBD, CBDV, CBDA, CBGA, or THCV detected. The vape contaminants section shows no Vitamin E acetate and no diacetyl. Residual solvents were not detected. The pesticide panel showed no hits except for Piperonyl Butoxide at 318.79 ppb. Mycotoxins and microbial tests were all not detected. Foreign materials were listed as negative. Mercury shows up at 16.32 ppb. Chromium shows up at 35.98 ppb. The COA shows no other heavy metals detected, and all heavy metals were well within the limits detailed on the lab report. Peach Score: 🍑🍑 “Granddaddy Purps” from Botanical Sciences is a straightforward indica disposable vape with a ceramic coil that has performed consistently for me so far. The vapor is dense, and the hardware has worked for me without clogging or getting too hot. The flavor has a tiny little berry sweetness up front and a stronger earthy finish. It wasn’t my cup of tea, but there’s no shade here from me. I’m just saying that I’d probably explore other options from Botanical Sciences next time.