Lion Order's – King Chem x Reaper 85 (THC: 24.8% | Terps: 2.39%)
Initial Nose – Earthy, a bit kushy, herbal, then muted. This is what I'm used to from GF. (So far the strains I've had hid their beauty internally) Let's see what the inside of the nugs is like.
Looks – Light green, slightly faded green, blended with an INSANE coating of trichomes—to the point where some of the leaves almost look white from the frost. Light orange hairs throughout with hints of purple. Smedium-sized nugs, dense, and not sticky on the outside at all.
Grinded Nose – The earthy notes intensify. A nice, strong fresh pine forest aroma reveals itself, reminding me a bit of the Gary Payton and Sunday Brunch from Cookies. Nice fluffy grind, and the herb sticks together very well—signs of a great cure.
Taste / High – Didn't really taste much on the inhale, just a smooth, clean smoke. The exhale brought out those piney, earthy flavors, like walking through a forest. It punched HARD after about 2–3 minutes with a really heady high that settled strongly behind the eyes. Very hybrid-like. I felt waves of dopamine, slight heaviness around the eyes, and a relaxed feeling across my face as it settled in.
Legs – 35–40 minutes, at which point I felt hungry, sober, and ready for the rest of the day, with only slight to minimal grogginess around the eyes. I'm calling this a perfect daytime hybrid.
Final Thoughts – This is the first strain so far that hasn't left me caked for hours. By the 35–40 minute mark, I'm ready for my next bowl pack. The herb looks beautiful, has a gorgeous, fluffy, sticky grind, and the nose really comes alive once grinded. I also really enjoyed the smoothness of the smoke and the piney, earthy exhale. After you stack a few bowl packs, the eyes start to get heavier. Still, I'd call these mid-tier legs with a great overall experience packed behind them, this is a fantastic "seshing & gaming" strain.