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Strain Library · Sativa · Haze x Northern Lights #5 x Shiva Skunk

Jack Herer

Named after the renowned cannabis activist and author, Jack Herer is a blissful, clear-headed sativa.

Tasting notes
pine, woody, spicy
Terpenes
terpinolene, caryophyllene, ocimene
LineageHaze x Northern Lights #5 x Shiva Skunk
BreederNot listed
On the labelTHC 18–23%
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 Jack Herer a sativa, indica, or hybrid?

Jack Herer is classified as a sativa strain. Its genetic lineage is Haze x Northern Lights #5 x Shiva Skunk.

What does Jack Herer taste like?

Jack Herer's flavor profile is characterized by pine, woody, and spicy notes.

What THC range does Jack Herer test at?

Jack Herer typically tests at 18–23% THC. The exact figure is on the label of each batch; ask the shop what a first serving looks like and start small.

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Where to ask

Licensed New York dispensaries

Licensed shops to call or visit about Jack Herer 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. Pine 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

    Pine forward, with woody on the exhale

    On the first inhale, the pine comes through clearly — not perfumed, just present. Woody layers in on the exhale, and the spicy stays around longer than I expected. The sativa structure reads honestly: nothing showy, just balanced. Jack Herer 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 Jack Herer advertises: nothing surprising, which is the compliment. Bought from a licensed dispensary, verified the QR code, kept it adults-only.