White Widow Strain: Learn More About a Classic

What You Can Expect When You Try White Widow

You may feel:

Talkative

Sociable 

Creative

White Widow is a 1995 Dutch High Times Cannabis Cup winner and definitively legendary strain. Being loved for so long, there are numerous accounts of this strain’s effects from travelers across time and place. We recommend White Widow for newcomers and connoisseurs alike, who enjoy a moderate, balanced potency level, and consume during the daytime or before and during socializing.

Does the White Widow strain give you the munchies?

We believe that White Widow is an exceptional strain for those who seek that munchie-hungry feeling. If you shop with us in Brooklyn, we list out our favorite spots to tour when the cannabis is hitting-hitting. You should choose White Widow before your long-awaited omakase reservation, or to chase that feeling of Ratatouille seeing fireworks while he busts down some cheese. Some folks describe White Widow’s high as being keen for socializing as well, making this a contender for coffee dates and restaurant rendezvous.

Is White Widow good before concerts or parties?

Since White Widow is great for restaurant excursions, it’s equally awesome for concerts and parties around the city. Of course, there’s the chattiness, inspiration, and creativity you may feel from White Widow, making it a must for festivals and other artsy activities. There’s the moderate THC level in White Widow along with other cannabinoids and terpenes that can give you a more well-rounded, holistic high, rather than what you’d see from a sedating strain or something with high levels of CBN.

Remember: different cultivars are experienced by each consumer differently, so it’s best to try a little bit of White Widow and see how you feel.

How long has White Widow been around?

White Widow’s been around for a long time, in terms of the cannabis genome. A rough timeline suggests that White Widow has been around since the 1990s, but some extremely detailed accounts claim that the strain comes from 1988 or earlier. Whether 30 years old or closer to 40 years old, the bottom line is it’s a decades-long favorite and worth a try.

White Widow strain essentials: What you need to know before you try

What is White Widow’s genetic lineage?

White Widow is said to be bred from a Brazilian landrace strain and an Indian landrace strain. Since the strain’s been around so long, there’s debate about who truly bred it, from what, and where. That said, the commonly accepted genealogy of White Widow are the landraces above. We can also infer from the various accounts of White Widow’s origin that the strain originated in Europe before making its way to the U.S.

What terpenes are in White Widow?

The dominant terpenes in White Widow are myrcene, caryophyllene, and pinene. Myrcene is commonly associated with mangoes, but along with fruitiness, it’s also responsible for sweet, earthy, and herbal aromas. Caryophyllene gives peppery, earthy spice scents, and Pinene ties it all together with woody, herbaceous notes.

How high is White Widow’s THC and CBD content?

White Widow isn’t famous for its super-high THC concentration. Tests show THC percentages ranging from 18% to 25%. Aside from THC, batches of White Widow cannabis test results show varying, low amounts of CBD, about 1% or less. You’ll notice that White Widow also contains the cannabinoid CBG, which is another reason we’d recommend it for your daytime adventures.

What White Widow products can you buy in New York City?

Ruby Farms comes in clutch with two White Widow products for you to try. They’re offering their ‘Classics’ 7-pack of pre-rolls, as well as their more petite ‘Doobies’ 7-pack. Want to commit to something smaller? Nanticoke offers 0.5-gram White Widow single prerolls.

How to shop for White Widow at The Travel Agency

Shopping for White Widow at The Travel Agency is easy. First, figure out where which of our three locations to go to:

Union Square: 835 Broadway New York, NY 10003

Downtown Brooklyn: 122 Flatbush Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11217

5th Avenue: 587 Fifth Ave, New York, NY 10017

Once you know which of our destinations is yours, you can shop online for pickup, place an order for delivery, or come see us to ask your budtender questions and shop in person. Don’t forget: signing up for the Travel Club unlocks exclusive access for frequent flyers.

White Widow shopping tips

Ask your budtender questions: There’s a lot to understand about cannabis, and you don’t have to know it all before you shop. Don’t be shy during your shopping experience when it comes to your questions about cannabis strains and products.

Check that your dispensary is legit: Don’t buy weed from unlicensed dispensaries. Make sure your pickup location is legit by making sure it has New York state’s dispensary seal near the door, containing a QR code to their verification page.

Look at lab tests: Starting to understand how to interpret products’ required certificates of analysis will make you a better-informed and more confident consumer.