The Best Cannabis Strains of 2023: Unique Hybrids and Top Favorites

Dive into the diverse world of cannabis with 'The Best Strains of 2023', featuring unique hybrids, staff favorites, and top-selling varieties that have captivated the cannabis community this year.

Welcome to our exploration of the Best Cannabis Strains of 2023! This year, we've seen some exciting newcomers, unique cultivar crosses, and staff favorites that have taken the cannabis community by storm. Here’s a closer look at some of the standouts:

White Truffle

An indica-dominant phenotype of Gorilla Butter, White Truffle is known for its earthy and creamy aroma with garlic undertones. It delivers a potent experience with effects described as uplifting and relaxing by users.

Trainwreck

A sativa-dominant hybrid, Trainwreck is a blend of Mexican and Thai Sativas with Afghani Indica. This strain is famed for its potent, fast-acting effects and a complex aroma of earthy pine and sweet lemon. Check out BLEM’s version of Trainwreck called Rail Up.

Whitethorn Rose

Whitethorn Rose from Farmer and the Felon is a cross between Paradise Punch and Lemon OG and has aromas of citrus, fruity, and floral tones. The initial onset can be energizing and euphoric, followed by a motivated disposition which may allow for creative juices to flow. As the energy settles you may feel a sense of calm and ease.

Permanent Marker

This cultivar is a cross between Jealousy, Biscotti and Sherbert. Known for its unique, pungent aroma reminiscent of a permanent marker, this strain combines strong skunky smells with diesel undertones. It’s reputed for robust effects that blend cerebral stimulation with physical relaxation.

Grandi Guava

This indica-dominant hybrid, a cross between Guava and Gelato, is celebrated for its fruity and tropical aroma, featuring notes of guava and pineapple. Grandi Guava is preferred for its potentially relaxing and sedative effects.

Honey Buns

Bred from Gelatti and Honey B, Honey Buns is an evenly balanced hybrid. It's famous for its sweet, bakery-like aroma with notes of honey and pastries, offering calming and soothing effects.

Devil Driver

A sativa-dominant hybrid crossing Melonade with Sundae Driver, Devil Driver is purported to have a stimulating mental high with physical body relaxation. It features a flavor profile of lemon, citrus, and spicy herbal notes.

Donny Burger

This strain, a cross between GMO and Han-Solo Burger, is recognized for its unique burger-like aroma mixed with diesel and spice. It’s suggested to have uplifting and euphoric effects.

Red Velvet

A slightly indica-dominant hybrid, Red Velvet is a cross between Lemon Cherry Gelato and Pina Acai. It offers a sweet chocolatey and creamy flavor with hints of fresh vanilla and a mix of fresh fruits.

Concluding our list are the top-selling strains of the year:

BLEM's Unruly OG

This strain has made waves in the cannabis market this year. Known for its distinctive qualities, this strain has become a favorite among connoisseurs and casual users alike. This hard hitting OG is reminiscent of the early 2000s with a dense structure and gassy, pungent and cedar aromas. It will bring you back to the days when you first smoked OG. It is said that Unruly OG produces a relaxed, euphoric, yet uplifting effect that is paired well with a movie night in or a tranquil social gathering.

BLEM's Tangie Ting

True to its name, the Tangie Ting smells like a fresh peeled tangerine. Densely stacked buds are what make this sativa unique to its class. It's great as a daytime smoke to keep you productive. This is a go-to for Sativa lovers. This Tangie Ting is sure to turn people's heads when you open the jar!

Cannabiotix

Cereal Milk: A hybrid strain created by crossing Y Life (Cookies x Cherry Pie) and Snowman, a sativa-dominant Cookies pheno, Cereal Milk from Cannabiotix is renowned for its sweet milk and ice cream flavor profile. The strain boasts a high THC potency and is favored for its creamy, fruity sweetness, reminiscent of the milk after a bowl of sugary cereal. Its chunky, light green buds, rich in crystals and draped in resin, add to its appeal.

L’orange: This lemony orange Cannabiotix creation is a cross between the award winning Hybrid, Orange Crush and the uplifting Lemonburst. This unique citrus terpy flower takes her time to mature, but is well worth it, as it’s known: all good things take time. The buds possess extremely sticky resinous trichomes that cling to your fingertips when broken down and fill the room with a nostalgic aroma reminiscent of sliced oranges.

Jet Lag OG: Descending from the godparents of gas, Kush Mountains and Red Eye OG, this pheno is a fuel forward cut with strong Indica attributes. Reeking like old school dank, the beautiful buds on this one shimmer with tight crystals, representing both parents perfectly when it comes to both structure and aroma. Rolling up reveals even deeper layers of that classic OG profile, bringing forth a clear yet couch-lock effect, ideal for late night sessions or help knocking out after a long journey.

Tropical Lemonade: The off-spring of two Cannabis Cup award winning CBX sativas, Strawberry Lemonade and Tropicanna. This strain provides an intoxicating aroma of funky fruit, perfect for that outdoor Cali lifestyle. Wild shades of green with a forest of orange hairs, these buds feature pristine trichome gland heads and taste just like summertime. Bright citrus flavor with notes of mango and funky rinds, this one is super tasty all the way down.

These strains have not only defined the cannabis landscape in 2023 but have also set high standards in terms of quality and user experience. Whether you're a seasoned enthusiast or a curious newcomer, exploring these strains is sure to offer a glimpse into the best that this year had to offer in the world of cannabis.