This indica-dominant offering from NW Roots is a thrill ride. A cross between CBD-saturated Harlequin and Alien Kush, the bag appeal of Die Hard is on full display: moderately dense, popcorn-shaped nugs with waves of olive green and dark purple and curly, bright orange hairs peeking out from a frosty sheet of white trichomes. This strain will call out for you from the shelf. Open the bag or the jar and you’ll be met with a sweet cherry up front with an earthy, pepper quality that punches through upon closer whiff. Flavors of cinnamon, cherry, and citrus all combine up front, earth and pepper in the middle with a harsh diesel quality on the finish. The kush elements in its lineage come through on this strain in both aroma and flavor, but it’s complimented by a cherry sweetness that rounds out the profile.

This strain is a terp beast that will hit you hard and take you for a ride, and might leave you lingering on the couch. The bowl will burn slow, and that slow chunky fizzle will signal exactly what you’re in for. A nice head buzz will creep in slowly after the first toke, and while it doesn’t quite smack you immediately, it does lull you into a subtle, reflective daze that won’t pounce on you or saddle you with introspection, but is heavy enough to be classified as stoney. The body high takes a little while to creep in, but when it does you’ll want to settle in for the long haul. Users report this strain helped aid in treating symptoms of depression, anxiety, and particularly ADHD. Its indica properties and high levels of Myrcene give this strain tremendous potential in helping to treat chronic pain, inflammation, and insomnia. Aroma, flavor, bag appeal, and medicinal properties, Die Hard has it all.