Skunk

weedviewer Review

Rating: 6.2/10

Verdict

This batch of Skunk is a piece of cannabis history that delivers on nostalgia but fails on the burn. It brings the loud, old-school aroma and a heavy, unrefined head-slam of a high that will leave you properly zoned out. However, between the muted flavour and a rough, dark-ashing burn that is genuinely tough on the throat, it’s not built for a smooth, pure smoke. It’s a case of nice legacy genetics that fell short on the final cure and execution.

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Skunk: WeedViewer Review

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Ratings Breakdown

• aroma: 7.4
• value: 6.5
• flavor: 6.3
• effects: 6.5
• appearance: 6.2
• burnQuality: 4.5

Aromas

spicy, earthy, herbal

Consumption

• Method: Joint
• Trim: N/A

Potency

• THC: 28%
• CBD: 0.1%

Batch Info

• Batch: PRD-6e9ef20c-8f3e-4cf7-9e37-4f59bff3d8fa
• Harvest: 2025-10-09
• Packaged: 2025-11-18

Purchase Info

• Location: Squad
• Price: 8/gram

Recommended For

Oldschool Experience, Night Use, Couch Lock