Born from a cross of Sour Garlic and Strawberry Banana, The Stinking Rose is a slightly indica-dominant hybrid with about 60% indica and 40% sativa. Named for a garlic-centric restaurant, this cultivar carries a kitchen-scented punch into its flavor and aroma, hinting at its spicy, herbal roots. The buds are stout and resin-coated, a visual cue to the potent experience that awaits.
On the palate it unfurls a garlicky sage with the warmth of cream and banana, dotted by fruity strawberry notes that keep the profile approachable. The aroma is heavier still, a diesel-dank backbone blended with garlicky herbs and spices and a fruity strawberry lift.
The high begins in the head, delivering a buzzy euphoria and a giggly lift that can put a smile on anyone’s face. A creeping body relaxation soon follows, sinking from the neck down and easing tension without dulling mental clarity. With THC levels in the 24 to 27 percent range, The Stinking Rose is often recommended for chronic stress, pain, depression or mood swings, and headaches or migraines, while its bright emerald buds with orange hairs and minty white trichomes bear witness to its potency.