BRAND REVIEWS (6 Brands)

We have already published an in-depth Jungle Boys review and a Zaza vs Whole Melt comparison. This article covers six more brands that our customers regularly ask about. Each review is based on the products we stock and what we consistently hear from buyers.

For the complete ranking of all 24+ brands, read Every Cali Vape Brand Ranked.

Whole Melt Carts: 9.4/10

THC: 90%+ | Type: Live Resin | Price: from 25 pounds | Size: 2g

Whole Melt is the top-rated product in our range for a reason. It is the only pen at 25 pounds that combines 90%+ THC with live resin extraction. Every other product at this potency level either uses distillate (losing terpene complexity) or costs significantly more.

Flavour: 9.5/10. This is where Whole Melt separates from everything else. Live resin preserves 4-7% natural terpenes from the living plant. The OG Kush variant tastes like actual OG Kush flower, not a synthetic approximation. Strain profiles are authentic and complex in a way that distillate products cannot replicate. Read our Live Resin vs Distillate comparison for the full breakdown.

Potency: 9.5/10. Consistently tests above 90%. Onset is fast (under 90 seconds), peak effects are intense, and duration extends to 5-6 hours. The entourage effect from preserved terpenes makes the high feel “fuller” and more rounded than pure distillate at similar THC levels.

Hardware: 8/10. Standard for the price. Ceramic coil, USB-C, 650mAh battery. Functional and reliable. The V6 hardware update improved airflow consistency.

Value: 10/10. 90%+ THC live resin at 25 pounds. No other product in the UK market matches this combination at this price.

Best for: Experienced users who want maximum potency and authentic flavour without paying premium prices. Our top overall recommendation.

Packwoods: 7.5/10

THC: 87% | Price: from 25 pounds | Size: 2g

Packwoods made its name in pre-rolled blunts and brings that blunt-culture DNA to its disposable vapes. The flavour profile is distinctly cannabis-forward: earthy, herbal, woody, with none of the candy-sweet fruitiness that brands like Runtz specialise in.

Flavour: 7.5/10. If you want your vape to taste like weed rather than sweets, Packwoods delivers. It is not the most refined flavour profile, but it is authentic to what cannabis smokers expect. Ex-joint smokers transitioning to vaping often prefer this kind of profile.

Potency: 7.5/10. 87% THC is solid mid-range. Not exceptional, not disappointing. Effects are hybrid-to-Indica leaning with balanced relaxation.

Hardware: 7/10. Standard. Nothing remarkable, nothing wrong.

Value: 8/10. At 25 pounds for 2g, it offers good value. Bulk pricing (up to 225 pounds for larger quantities) makes it attractive for volume buyers.

Best for: Blunt culture enthusiasts. Users who prefer earthy, traditional cannabis flavour over dessert profiles.

Cookies: 8/10

THC: 87% | Price: 30 pounds | Size: 2g

Cookies is one of the most recognised cannabis brands globally, founded by rapper and entrepreneur Berner. The brand defined cannabis culture for over a decade through Girl Scout Cookies genetics, the iconic blue packaging, and collaborations across music and fashion.

Flavour: 8.5/10. The genetics lineage shows. Girl Scout Cookies and its descendants produce a distinctive sweet, doughy, slightly minty flavour profile that is immediately recognisable. The terpene preservation is above average for a distillate product.

Potency: 7.5/10. 87% THC. Solid but not top-tier. At 30 pounds, you are paying a 5 pound premium over brands at the same potency (1010 Boys, Cali Company, Packwoods all hit 87% at 25 pounds).

Hardware: 7.5/10. Slightly better build quality and mouthpiece design than the 25 pound tier. Minor but noticeable.

Value: 7/10. The 5 pound premium buys the brand name and genetics lineage, not additional potency. Whether that is worth it depends on how much the Cookies brand means to you.

Best for: Brand followers and genetics enthusiasts. Users who value the cultural cachet and distinctive Girl Scout Cookies lineage.

Torch: 8/10

THC: 84% | Price: from 25 pounds | Size: 2g (also 4g)

Torch is the dependable workhorse of the budget range. No exciting brand story, no Instagram aesthetic. Just reliable 84% THC at 25 pounds with consistent quality across batches and the best bulk deals we offer.

Flavour: 7/10. Clean cannabis taste. Not complex, not offensive. Gets the job done without impressing or disappointing.

Potency: 7/10. 84% THC is the entry point for the “effective” range. Strong enough for regular users, gentle enough that dosing mistakes are forgiving.

Hardware: 8/10. Surprisingly good for the price. Consistent draws, reliable battery, no common defect issues. The 4g version at 45 pounds delivers 1,500-2,000 puffs, the highest capacity in our range.

Value: 9/10. The best pure value proposition in our range. Bulk deals push the per-unit cost below 19 pounds. The annual cost of daily Torch use is lower than any other brand.

Best for: Budget-conscious daily users. Bulk buyers. Anyone who values consistency and value over brand prestige. Read our price comparison for the maths.

Fryd Extracts: 7.5/10

THC: 88% | Price: from 30 pounds | Size: 2g

Fryd Extracts takes a food-inspired approach to cannabis flavour. Named to evoke deep-fried dessert indulgence, the flavour profiles are the most distinctive and unusual in our range.

Flavour: 8.5/10. This is Fryd’s strength. The dessert-inspired profiles go beyond standard strain flavours into genuinely creative territory. Batter-dipped sweetness layered over cannabis terpenes. Not for purists, but perfect for users who treat flavour as part of the experience.

Potency: 8/10. 88% THC is high-end. Fryd is not just a novelty flavour brand; it hits properly. Effects are comparable to Runtz at the same potency.

Hardware: 7/10. Standard. Functional without being remarkable.

Value: 7/10. At 30 pounds, it carries a 5 pound premium over most 2g options. The premium is for the unique flavour innovation. If dessert flavours are your thing, it is worth it. If not, Runtz offers 88% at 25 pounds.

Best for: Dessert flavour enthusiasts. Users who have tried every standard strain and want something genuinely different.

Muha Meds: 8/10

THC: Up to 94% | Price: from 25 pounds | Size: 2g

Muha Meds consistently tests at the highest THC levels in our range. Up to 94% in some strains. Each product includes a QR code linking to batch-specific lab reports for potency verification.

Flavour: 6.5/10. At 94% THC, there is very little room left for terpenes. The flavour is minimal and one-dimensional. You taste “THC” more than any specific strain profile. If flavour matters to you, you will be disappointed.

Potency: 10/10. The strongest product we stock, period. Nothing else in the range approaches 94% verified THC. For users with extremely high tolerance who need maximum concentration, Muha Meds delivers.

Hardware: 7.5/10. Standard with the addition of QR code lab verification. The verification system adds genuine value for quality-conscious buyers.

Value: 8/10. 94% THC at 25 pounds is exceptional potency-per-pound value. The trade-off is flavour, which is minimal. Whether that trade-off works for you depends entirely on your priorities.

Best for: Maximum potency seekers. Users with very high tolerance who need the strongest available product. People who prioritise lab verification. Not recommended for beginners or flavour-focused users. Read our potency guide before jumping to 94%.

For the complete ranking of all brands including those reviewed here, read Every Cali Vape Brand Ranked. Browse the full range at Cali Pens UK.