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Strain Library · Sativa · Colombian × Mexican × Thai × Afghani

AK-47

AK-47 from Serious Seeds is a four-way landrace cross that's stayed on global menus since 1992, a rare feat in modern cannabis. Most consumers describe it as a social strain that holds up across a long evening without spiking.

Flavor is earthy and slightly sour with a sweet woody finish, a classic profile that stands apart from the dessert-dominated 2026 catalog. Myrcene leads the terpenes, paired with caryophyllene and pinene. A friendly pick for adults 21+ who appreciate older-school genetics. Common on California connoisseur menus and increasingly available through licensed NY shops.

Tasting notes
earthy, sour, sweet, woody
Terpenes
myrcene, caryophyllene, pinene
LineageColombian × Mexican × Thai × Afghani
BreederSerious Seeds
On the labelTHC 17–23% · CBD 0–0%
Stocked atAsk a shop

We describe cultivars by smell and taste only. Ask the shop what a first serving looks like, and start small.

Frequently asked

Is AK-47 a sativa, indica, or hybrid?

AK-47 is classified as a sativa strain. Its genetic lineage is Colombian × Mexican × Thai × Afghani.

What does AK-47 taste like?

AK-47's flavor profile is characterized by earthy, sour, sweet, and woody notes.

What THC range does AK-47 test at?

AK-47 typically tests at 17–23% THC. The exact figure is on the label of each batch; ask the shop what a first serving looks like and start small.

Where to ask

Licensed New York dispensaries

Licensed shops to call or visit about AK-47 and other sativa strains. Verify license status via the OCM QR code at cannabis.ny.gov.

Reviews

What reviewers said

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  • J
    4.0

    Worth keeping for the right night

    Tried this on a Saturday-morning patio with coffee. Earthy on the palate didn't hurt. Not the strain I'd reach for first, but the one I'd reach for when the night called for it. Picked up at a licensed New York retailer; OCM QR-code verified. 21+, as always.

  • M
    5.0

    Earthy forward, with sour on the exhale

    On the first inhale, the earthy comes through clearly — not perfumed, just present. Sour layers in on the exhale, and the sweet stays around longer than I expected. The sativa structure reads honestly: nothing showy, just balanced. AK-47 earns its name in the catalog. Adults 21+ only.

  • T
    4.0

    Settles in like the catalog says it does

    Settled in for a mid-afternoon work session with this. Reliable for what AK-47 advertises: nothing surprising, which is the compliment. Bought from a licensed dispensary, verified the QR code, kept it adults-only.