So I want to try some new micronized cultivars...
I like Pouni Ono and Loa Waka from KWK the best.
Choosing between 11 year Waka from BKH and Mahakea or Hiwa from GHK.
Which would you get?
*Bonus points if you’ve tried Hiwa, can’t seem to find any reviews, but it’s supposed to be potent, heady and euphoric.
Hiwa and mahakea are the only actual cultivars there. The others are blends and will contain different cultivars and ratios of those cultivars so there will be variability (often times drastic) from batch to batch.
The last time I had Hiwa, which was a couple years ago, it was on the heavy side for a Hawaiian.
Thanks! People are saying that the 11 year is balanced or heady, but the chemotype starts with a 2. That kinda makes me think it would be heavy, no? It seems people don’t think it’s super heavy.
Chemotypes are interesting and good to know but they don't reveal the full effects of the root. To get a better idea you'll also have to consider the % of each KL in relation to the total KL%, the freshness, method of processing, etc.
The last time I tried the 11 year it was strong and balanced with noticeable headiness and some sedation at the end. I don't drink much micronized anymore so I mostly use it to salvage traditionally prepped sessions when I end up with a weak batch.