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King City 1 Gram Liquid Diamonds Disposable: Does It Crush the iKrusher?

February 16th, 2025

It seems like not too long ago you’d only see flower products from King City Gardens. I always wondered when they would branch out. They’ve now expanded their offerings to include 510 carts, disposable vapes and gummies.

As a budtender, it is my sworn duty to consume as many cannabis products as I can in order to inform you, the patient, about the nuances of these wares. Because of this, I picked up a 1 gram King City Gardens liquid diamonds disposable to experience its function and effects.

It seems as if King City released these liquid diamonds disposables as a response to the mega-popular iKrushers from Certified Cultivators. Both King City and Certified’s products feature liquid diamond BHO, but King City’s product has botanical terpenes while the iKrushers do not.

For what it’s worth, on the dispensary menu and packaging, the King City liquid diamonds disposable doesn’t contain the word “live”, but the iKrusher specifically has the word “live” in front of their liquid diamond disposable.

The Certified iKrusher label says it contains “Butane and propane extracted live cannabis resin”. It doesn’t say anything about added terpenes. Some iKrushers also contain CBD isolate. The King City disposable label says it is “Processed with pure N-butane. Contains cannabis extract, CBD and natural flavors (Lime Sherbet Punch terpene strain profile).”

Edit: A few days after writing this article I had a chance encounter with a King City brand rep. She told me that the King City Liquid Diamond disposables are indeed made from cured flower, therefore their liquid diamonds are not “live”.

The rep explained that they use butane to extract hash oil from cured flower and then put that BHO under pressure to create diamonds. They then liquify those diamonds and add botanical terpenes from non-cannabis plants to make up for the lack of terps due to the use of cured flower as opposed to flash-frozen fresh harvest cannabis.

The King City Gardens 1 gram Lime Sherbet Punch Liquid Diamonds disposable came packaged in a black opaque mylar baggie with a childproof zip lock. The device was 2 and 3/4 inches long and about a half inch wide at its largest point. As you can see in the image below it was shaped to fit nicely in the palm of your hand, kind of like one of those CCELL Palm 510 batteries.

The bottom of the device had a USB-C recharge port. I charged the device on a wall charger and the oil didn’t taste burnt afterwards. I never had any issues with the battery running out while out in the field.

There was an oil level window on the right side of the device underneath the mouthpiece. It lit up while charging and taking a draw!

Each flavor contains a different color King City lion logo and “KCG” graffiti. The Lime Sherbet Punch had light green branding.

There were no buttons on the vape. Each draw was breath-activated. To my knowledge there was only one temperature setting and I am not sure what it was. The oil didn’t taste burnt or hot, so the temp must have been fairly low.

While looking at the oil through the window I noticed a clearish golden yellow color. It was thick and took a long time to shift around when the vape was laid down on its side, which in my opinion is a good thing.

Unlike the iKrusher, the King City liquid diamonds disposable didn’t smell like cannabis. I really enjoyed the sharp smell and taste of its lime terpenes. The oil was smooth during my inhale but upon exhaling I would often cough, sneeze or produce phlegm. It was noticeably harsher than the iKrusher’s ultra-graceful weedy exhale, probably because of the botanical terpenes.

While the inhale was a bit air-heavy like most disposables, I was happy with the function of the King City liquid diamonds disposable. The package said a 7 second inhale gave you a 14 milligram dose of product. I usually took 3 to 4 second draws to avoid coughing too much. After a few hits in a row I could usually tamper down on the coughing.

I did not experience leaking or clogging with this device. The mouthpiece didn’t get sticky and the airflow remained consistent throughout the disposable’s lifespan. There have been times where iKrushers have clogged and even stopped working on me with oil remaining, so I was happy with the function of the King City liquid diamond disposable.

At 75% THC this device packed a nice medical punch. After a few solid draws I felt sufficiently Selassified. The oil seemed to last a long time. It would have been nice to count the number of draws I took on this thing but I toked away for several days while the device held strong.

After some time with this new vape I gave it a good rating. I would not only buy this device again buy I’d also like to try the other flavors. I still think the iKrusher has smoother, better tasting oil, but if you don’t mind botanical terpenes you’ll probably enjoy these King City liquid diamond disposables.

Edit: I later bought a Watermelon Zkittlez King City liquid diamond disposable and it did not work. Upon inhale, the light on the device would illuminate, but no vapor was produced. I had to return it. Upon return, the budtender told me the dispensary was having a lot of performance issues with these devices.

I gave this vape a 7 for taste, 6 for harshness, 7 for strength, 6 for smell strength and 30 to 45 minutes for length of medical effects.

Filled with cannabis extract, CBD and natural flavors (Lime Sherbet Punch terpene strain profile) for vaporization. Processed with pure N-butane.

Dose: 14mg per 7 second inhale. Net weight: 1 gram.

Total THC 752mg, Delta-9 THC 736mg, THCA 10.9mg, THCV 6.5mg, CBD 124mg, CBG 3.5mg.

Terpenes (mg/g): d-Limonene 43.6, b-Myrcene 3.4, Valencene 2.46, Linalool 1.5, Geraniol 1.07, Citronellol .747, a-Pinene .553.

Manufactured by CannAscend Ohio Processing 01/24/2025, tested 01/28/2025 by North Coast, packaged 01/30/2025, first consumed 02/13/2025, expires 01/23/2026.
King City Gardens Truffle T 74% THC Live Rosin Disposable: Royal Rosin

January 19th, 2025

During the past several months I had noticed how King City seemed to only make flower products. They didn’t do carts, pods, disposables, edibles, extracts, tinctures or topicals. That’s why I welcomed the surprise when I saw Bloom had stocked King City live rosin disposables processed by CannAscend Ohio.

There were several strains to choose from, including favorites such as Aloha Lion, Lemon Mintz, Animal Mintz, Blueberry Muffin and Truffle T. After much internal debate and struggle I went with Truffle T, as I had given the flower a glowing review last year. I wanted to find out if the rosin tasted like citrus candy similar to the flower.

The Truffle T live rosin disposable came packaged in a black opaque bag with gold-colored font. The device itself had a bit of a unique design. It was a 3.5 inch long, 1/2 inch wide cylinder-shaped black stick. There were shiny little King City logos printed all over the thing.

King City disposables have a nice look and feel to them.

It is wide enough to stand straight up on a table or flat surface. There is a USB-C recharger on the bottom. The tail end of the device lights up orange while charging and during each draw.

The mouthpiece is made of glass, similar to some 510 carts I’ve seen in the past. I used to get Barely Legal Hemp Granddaddy Purple HHC-O carts that had similar mouthpieces to these King City disposables. Those things were one of the only “Delta” products that ever gave me any sort of medical effect, and they truly tasted great.

The remaining oil level is easily visible through the King City disposable’s glass mouthpiece. When I initially opened the device it was only half full. I understand it was only a half gram, but to buy a device that contains fire oil that could have been a full gram is a bit of a disappointment.

There are no buttons to be found on these King City disposables. They are breath-activated and ready to rip right out of the package.

To my knowledge there is no way to change the temp or perform a preheat function. When the device had about 25% of its oil left it did start to clog. There were a few times where I had to channel my inner Sergeant StrongLung in order to clear the clog on this thing. Never once did hash splash into my mouth.

One great aspect of these vapes is that they are live rosin, so they taste absolutely amazing. The flavor was true-to-strain, just like fresh, hashy Truffle T flower. I got citrusy, almost orange candy notes, but I had a friend tell me they tasted more of a pinene flavor. I guess it just depends on your taste buds.

While it did smell a bit loud, the hash was smooth and easy to inhale. Besides the clogging I experienced towards the device’s end, the disposable’s airflow was acceptable. It took about five or so seconds to produce a decent-sized cloud.

Due to the half gram nature, this live rosin disposables did burn through pretty quick. After a day of use I noticed how much of the oil had already dissipated, so I slowed down in order to maximize the lifespan.

Medically, the 74% THC live rosin disposable hit pretty hard. After a few drags of this thing I realized that I don’t really get high when consuming distillate. From what I saw the King City rosin disposables are priced lower than most other rosin and live resin vapes.

It’s not often that I’ll give a 10 rating for taste, but I honestly believe the Truffle T live rosin disposable deserves a 10 for taste. How could it get any better than this? It’s authentic, hashy and non-offensive. It tastes like the strain from which it came.

I gave the device a 3 for harshness, 9 for strength and 8 for smell strength. The medical effects lasted about 45 to 60 minutes.

Processed with ice water, heat and pressure. Dose: 14mg per 7 second inhale. Net weight: 0.50 grams.

Total THC: 373.7mg, Delta-9 THC 9.5mg, THCA 360.5mg, THCV 4.9mg, CBG 4.7mg, CBGA 1.5mg, CBC 4.0mg.

Terpenes (mg/g): d-Limonene 23.4, a-Pinene 6.9, b-Caryophyllene 5.88, b-Pinene 3.25, a-Terpineol 2.74, Fenchyl Alcohol 2.64.

Manufactured by CannAscend Ohio Processing on 12/10/2024, tested 12/18/2024 by North Coast, packaged 12/18/2024, first consumed 01/07/2025, expires 12/05/2025.
King City Gardens Thai Kush 30.1% THC Hybrid Flower: Refreshing Reefer

January 14th, 2025

The other day Autumn from Bloom in Akron advised me to try one of her favorite strains, Thai Kush from King City Gardens. I bought a tenth and stretched it out over several sessions in order to gain a comprehensive understanding of its unique properties.

This is a digital representation of the light that entered my eyes when I opened the jar of Thai Kush. There’s nothing else I’d rather behold!

The strain’s lineage is Hindu Kush x Thai. It’s a hybrid that features a crisp, citrusy scent and taste thanks to the high limonene content. The tenth was packaged in a glass jar with a black label and black plastic lid. My tenth weighed 2.86 grams, with 2.65 of those grams contained within one giant bud!

Big bud, small bud! Kind of like two peas in a pod, but stonier.

The Thai Kush flower not only looked beautiful but it was well-trimmed and contained minimal stemmage. The overall light green color was contrasted by flecks of purple combined with shiny trichomes and orange pistils that protruded proudly from the pot.

This close-up view of Thai Kush from King City Gardens is enchanting.

I was a little surprised with the dryness of the flower, as King City’s stuff is usually up to par. However, through a grinder, this particular batch of Thai Kush became about 50% dust. When broken up by hand it was sticky and shredded apart into nice little chunks of green goodness.

The flower had fair density to it and gave resistance when squeezed. I was especially happy with the large bud that weighed 2.65 grams, as it was thick and contained a very small amount of stem matter within. The nug gave a bit of a crunch when pressure was applied. I would have liked to put a Boveda packet in this jar for a few days to see if it would have helped with the moisture.

King City Garden’s Thai Kush burned at about a medium speed and ashed mostly white in color. It didn’t taste dry. In fact, the flavor was truly something to behold and appreciate.

Ash color of King City Garden’s Thai Kush

To me the taste of this flower leaned towards the lemony side. It was very refreshing, with sweet fruity and herbal notes to give balance. The exhale was smooth, with a clean taste that brought a sheen to my face.

Upon consumption I felt relaxed and pain-free but not sleepy. It was a good middle-ground balance to remain productive while still achieving that sought-after analgesic effect for which marijuana is so often used.

I’d recommend Thai Kush for those looking to take the edge off while remaining focused, dialed in, clear-headed and creative. During my initial session with the strain, the following verse brewed within my brain:

Thai Kush, Thai Kush. Wanna
grow a whole bush. Stick a
nug in my rosin press and
give it a smush.

Humulene makes me feel like a human being.
Limonene makes me feel like the Lion King.
Caryophyllene is a scary offering. Indeed,
caryophyllene is a cherry on top kind of thing.

I gave the Thai Kush from Cincinnati’s King City Gardens an 8 for taste, 3 for harshness, 7 for strength, 7 for smell strength and 45 to 60 minutes for length of medical effects.

Total THC 30.1%, Delta-9 THC 0.242%, THCA 34.1%, CBD 0%.

Terpenes: d-Limonene 0.728%, b-Caryophyllene 0.555%, a-Humulene 0.252%, b-Myrcene 0.118%, b-Pinene 0.106%.

Cultivated by FW Green Investments LLC. Harvested 09/03/2024, tested 11/16/2024 by North Coast, packaged 12/12/2024, first consumed 01/04/2025, expires 09/03/2025.

The bottom of the jar has slight magnification properties, which helps while inspecting the trichomes.
King City Gardens Truffle T Sativa Flower: Don’t Miss This Citrus

October 28th, 2024

I was advised by Jeff at Bloom in Akron to try the Truffle T 23.5% THC sativa flower from King City Gardens. He said it was one of the best strains he had ever tasted. I’ve had several strains from King City and have never once been disappointed with the flavor, so I was excited to see what this was all about.

The flower came packaged in the standard King City clear glass jar with a magnifying bottom. I love how you can get a nice look at the nugs right through the glass. I also admire the way the jar keeps the smell under wraps. Once you open that jar, though, prepare to party with pungent pot potpourri.

After I broke off a few chunks I took a picture of the Truffle T in the jar.

Here’s a closeup of the nugs in the jar. This is exactly what you want to see when cracking open a fresh tenth.

There is a sweetness to the scent of this stuff. It has a cannabis smell but it’s not super gassy. It smells of citrus but definitely not lemon, strawberry, or blueberry. It honestly smells like orange candy for the most part. Not so much like orange PEZ but there was an obvious citrus smell. The last bud I smelled that was similar to this was the Moroccan Peaches from Galenas.

After smelling and seeing this tenth I was so excited that I forgot to weigh it before initial consumption. I was disappointed when I realized this. The tenth definitely didn’t seem underwewight. There were two succulent buds in the jar that produced lots of dense chunks when broke down.

There was an excellent trim on this flower with no spare stems or leaves. There were barely even any stems within the nuggets. The Truffle T had nice earthy green color with lots of purple and a bit of yellow hue. Thin, curly orange pistils jetted off the bud.

I spy green, purple, yellow and orange!

The stuff was dense and passed the squeeze test with ease. It stuck to my fingers while breaking it up. There were lots of visible trichomes on both the outside and inside of the flower. It was slightly dry and produced some dust through the grinder but I wouldn’t say it was overly dry by any means. It burned pretty slow in both joint and bowl. The flower ashed mostly light with a slight dark hue.

The smoke from the Truffle T wasn’t harsh at all. It felt like normal oxygen going down into my lungs. However, it did not taste like normal oxygen. Unlike the Dunk Contest from Neighborgoods it did not taste like smoke, grass, chlorophyll or dirt. It had a strong candy orange taste which was shockingly similar to the way it smelled. It wasn’t so much an earthy orange but more along the lines of a creamier citrus. You could even say there’s a bit of a sharpness to the orange taste.

The phlegmless exhale was easy on the throat while tasting vibrant and fresh. The aftertaste was truly a treat. It was incredible. I had a weedy orange smell on my breath. I could still taste the orange after the exhale. While smoking this stuff I thought to myself “Why can’t all weed taste this invigorating? I can’t buy cheap stuff anymore.”

Another pleasant surprise was the length of medical effects. Even though it was only a 23.5% THC flower it invigorated me for over 90 minutes. I was energized and inspired. Hunger approached as the effects wore down.

The Truffle T is high in Limonene, Pinene and Ocimene which are three terpenes often found in sativas. Some Linalool is thrown in there for a bit of balance and personality.

Nothing in the name Truffle T makes me think orange or citrus but this was definitely orange and citrusy. After consumption, others will instantly smell it on your person. It made the room smell good after use. The room didn’t smell like burnt smoke but more like the fumes of some sweet incense.

I gave the Truffle T from King City Gardens a 9 for taste, 3 for harshness, 8 for strength, 8 for smell strength and over 90 minutes for length of medical effects.

Cultivated by FW Green Investments LLC, MMCPC00122.

Harvested 05/09/2024, tested 06/19/2024 by North Coast, packaged 06/24/2024, first consumed 10/18/2024, expires 05/09/2025.

Total THC 23.5%, Delta-9 THC 0.646%, THCa 26.1%, CBD 0%.

Terpenes: d-Limonene 0.851%, a-Pinene 0.226%, Linalool 0.155%, b-Pinene 0.152%, Ocimene (cls + trans) 0.114%.
King City Blueberry Muffin Flower Review: Flavor & Potency

September 19th, 2024

King City Garden’s Blueberry Muffin is a hybrid strain available in tenths, fifths and halfs. My batch was 28.6% THC and high in caryophyllene and myrcene.

Upon opening the jar of King City Blueberry Muffin I was welcomed with a powerful blueberry scent that made me look forward to the consumption session. The chunky buds were coated in visible trichomes befriended by many orange pistils. The overall color was bright green with some slight darker notes throughout. My tenth consisted of three nice-looking buds weighing 2.85 grams.

The scent of this bud was so strong that it stuck to my Santa Cruz Shredder. When I would run other types of cannabis through my grinder, they would smell and taste like Blueberry Muffin. I had to give my grinder an iso bath to get rid of the smell.

This flower was not at all harsh on the throat or lungs. It kept the blueberry taste throughout the entire session and I noticed a pleasant aftertaste. While the buds were a bit dry and not very sticky to the touch, they didn’t vaporize or burn too fast.

The ash color was light but there was some greyness throughout. I’ve sampled the Imperial version of King City’s Blueberry Muffin and the ash on those buds was white as arctic snow.

Overall I think this flower is worth buying. Some people have told me the first few batches of King City’s Blueberry Muffin was better than what’s currently in stores. Based on my experience I can say the Imperials version is superior in density, moisture level, color, bud size, burn time, and amount of visible trichomes. Even with all of that said, this is still a solid bet for anyone who loves blueberry flavors in their marijuana.

I gave this flower an 8 out of 10 for taste, 4 for harshness, 7 for strength, 8 for smell strength and 45 to 60 minutes for length of medical effects.

Total THC: 28.6%, Delta-9 THC: 0.329% (just over the 0.3% hemp threshold!), THCa: 32.2%, CBD: 0%.

Terpenes: b-Caryophyllene 0.656%, b-Myrcene 0.563%, d-Limonene 0.284%, a-Humulene 0.226%, a-Bisabolol 0.220%.

Harvested 03/13/2024 in Cincinnati, tested 04/12/2024 by North Coast Testing Labs in Streetsboro, packaged 04/25/2024, first consumed 08/24/2024, expires 03/13/2025.