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Strain Library · Indica · Purple Urkle x Big Bud

Granddaddy Purple

Tasting notes
grape, berry, sweet
Terpenes
myrcene, caryophyllene, pinene
LineagePurple Urkle x Big Bud
BreederNot listed
On the labelTHC 17–23%
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 Granddaddy Purple a sativa, indica, or hybrid?

Granddaddy Purple is classified as a indica strain. Its genetic lineage is Purple Urkle x Big Bud.

What does Granddaddy Purple taste like?

Granddaddy Purple's flavor profile is characterized by grape, berry, and sweet notes.

What THC range does Granddaddy Purple test at?

Granddaddy Purple 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.

Mentioned in

Articles featuring Granddaddy Purple

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Where to ask

Licensed New York dispensaries

Licensed shops to call or visit about Granddaddy Purple and other indica 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 Sunday-night couch after a long hike. Grape 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

    Grape forward, with berry on the exhale

    On the first inhale, the grape comes through clearly — not perfumed, just present. Berry layers in on the exhale, and the sweet stays around longer than I expected. The indica structure reads honestly: nothing showy, just balanced. Granddaddy Purple earns its name in the catalog. Adults 21+ only.

  • T
    4.0

    Settles in like the catalog says it does

    Settled in for a slow evening at home with this. Reliable for what Granddaddy Purple advertises: nothing surprising, which is the compliment. Bought from a licensed dispensary, verified the QR code, kept it adults-only.