The cannabis industry is in a phase of development not unlike the Wild West. Regulations around the world are changing rapidly, and cannabis businesses are rising and falling just like mining boomtowns of yesteryear. Yet, even amidst all this chaos, some cannabis brands are rising above — standing out for their fantastic and fascinating marketing.
If you are a cannabis enthusiast, you shouldn’t be satisfied by just any indica or sativa. Here are a few cannabis brands that are undeniably cool, not just in how they market their product but also in how high-quality their bud can be:
Wyld
Coming from Portland, Wyld is a cannabis brand that is folksy and refined, potent yet cultured. The brand offers a line of delectable cannabis confections — currently, gummies and chocolates — delicately enhanced with complex flavors of the Pacific Northwest, like elderberry, huckleberry and marionberry. Wyld’s packaging makes each parcel of edibles feel like a high-end treat, which you absolutely deserve.
Cookies
From the legendary breeder of the ubiquitous Girl Scout Cookies (GSC) cannabis strain, Cookies brand can honestly call itself a cannabis empire — and yet, it remains as cool as ever. Despite the name, Cookies doesn’t offer edibles, but it has a delectable line of unique strains with fun, graphic branding all their own. After dominating the West Coast market, Cookies are making their way East and should be available in Illinois dispensaries soon.
Papa & Barkley
While other cannabis brands strive to look futuristic, designer or highly specialized, Papa & Barkley takes the opposite approach, with familiar branding that makes consumers feel welcome and comfortable. P&B products look like they would be at home in Target, and the company offers a full range of cannabis options, from flower and edibles to topicals, transdermals and more. There is something undeniably cool about the honesty and sincerity of Papa & Barkley.
Canndescent
This slick cannabis brand strives to make the cannabis shopping process as easy as possible, even for beginners. Instead of sorting by strain or potency, Canndescent labels their products based on effects: Create, Cruise, Connect, Charge or Calm. Plus, the packaging is clean and sophisticated, which makes you feel high-class when you consume Canndescent’s products.
Source
Source feels like an equal parts brand, lifestyle, and cult — but a really cool cult. As the name indicates, this brand works hard to be the ultimate source of cannabis, with integrity baked into every step of its cultivation cycle. Their goal is to be the most sustainable cannabis brand in the country, and they very well could be considering their strict adherence to a do-unto-others approach.
Old Pal
Cannabis is a simple substance that makes people feel good, especially when they are around each other. This idea is what drives the branding of Old Pal, an earthy brand that aims to demystify cannabis and bring people together around its products. The packaging of Old Pal’s product line is retro-classic, harkening to a time when you didn’t have to worry about cannabinoid percentages or terpene profiles to enjoy a good, cool high.
1906
Cannabis is, first and foremost, a plant — which is what inspired the founders of 1906 to create a cannabis brand that brings its products back to Earth. Starting with high-quality bud, 1906 focuses on making products that are good for the body and mind and that lack added ingredients that interfere with the natural weed experience.
Flow Kana
Another well-established cannabis company, Flow Kana has products that can be found almost anywhere. Still, its branding continues to set this company apart, helping encourage the relaxed, SoCal lifestyle that affects so much of cannabis culture. Unlike other Cali-based cannabis companies, Flow Kana works only with independent, small-batch farmers, so each product feels totally unique.
LitHouse
While most other cannabis brands are founded by breeders or entrepreneurs, LitHouse is the passion project of a team consisting of a biochemist and an architect who enjoy the farm life. Also unlike other cannabis brands, this company works to present some of the most unique terpene profiles on the market, resulting in some of the smoothest and strongest flower you can buy.
In a world saturated by new cannabis brands, you need to keep your eye out for companies you can trust. These brands aren’t just cool in their packaging; they promise high-quality bud and goodies that will make you feel good, from purchase to puff.