GMOxOZK Live Rosin by Ay Papi

94 Points

Almost exactly one month ago, I reviewed Ay Papi’s Paradise Rose live rosin and it earned a 97 point score- my highest score given to any extract, period.

I worship their Sour Papi Diesel jelly, the Riddlez “bryatella”, and that signature Whitethorn Rose (and all of its variants) our entire industry has been raving about. I’ll spare you the lengthy background on Ay Papi as a brand this time, as you can check out my past reviews for those details.

But there has always been a missing piece: Ay Papi hasn’t put anything out, at least nothing I’ve tried, that showcases more of an umami flavor, a savory and earthy release. Well, I’ve got breaking news for you all: Ay Papi has just dropped their GMO x OZK, cultivated by none other than Mattole Valley Sungrown.

Let the pigeons loose!

GMO requires no introduction but I’ll give it one. Also known as Garlic Cookies, this indica-dominant hybrid crosses Girl Scout Cookies with Chemdog (one of my all-time favorites) and is renowned for its unique terpene profile that mimics the flavors of garlic, mushroom, and onion…hence the name “GMO”. If you’re a fan of my fellow Budist yungslabby aka Camran Hussain, you might know that GMO is his favorite cultivar of all-time. Cam has tried damned near everything out there and produces his own craft rosin, so to me, that endorsement carries a ton of weight.

OZK is simply Zkittlez crossed with OG Kush. I’d wager that pretty much everyone reading this has likely tried both of those but in case you haven’t, the Z adds a nice punch of tropical fruit flavor to the legendary calming effects of that OG Kush. You’ll be relaxed without the couchlock, it's a panacea for everything from chronic physical pain to depression and anxiety. For me, OG and its many variants are the kind of cannabis that just makes life….better. There is often an immediate stimulating boost of energy and a tingling pressure in your sinuses before it settles down into a more gentle, blissful relaxation.

As usual, their packaging is top-notch with pop-vac jars and they include small easter eggs that I appreciate, like the “High, how high are you?” printed inside the box lid. The box reaffirms that its contents are solventless, sourced from regenerative farms (Mattole Valley Sungrown), and pesticide-free. Those are the big three I look for when choosing my concentrates.

What follows the jar pop is a potent hit of stinky, savory GMO terps. “Stanky” might actually be a bit more apt, as I’m smelling the jar from a good foot away. I mentioned in my Paradise Rose review that it “felt like I had used Pine-Sol eyedrops” and once again, Ay Papi has dropped a flavor bomb of that same magnitude. My wife most eloquently described it as “a dirty beach”. I live across from a dog park, so I’m semi-used to the smell of feces, but it’s not often I’m detecting it in my cannabis. It has an extremely earthy nose, akin to a freshly sodded field. Imagine if the tractor is still idling off to the side of that field, giving off the occasional whiff of gasoline. This has delivered the umami I’d been missing, in spades, with some barely-detectable floral and citrus (orange) notes beneath.

As I throw a healthy glob into my e-rig, I’m greeted by some new flavors, including balloons and a strange, synthetic tang that most closely reminds me of the inside of Disney VHS box. Yes, I’m talking about that white plastic clam-shell. It's meatier than anything I’ve ever had from them- and with the torch, some of that onion came through. That said, I expected the flavor to be a bit stronger, with more of a lingering GMO funk. Definitely a little muted.

Effects-wise, it delivers a fun and functional relaxation that doesn’t inebriate. You can tackle even the most arduous of hikes (or conference calls) after a dab or two.

Sweaty palms and dry mouth are to be expected. I can imagine this may give some new dabbers heightened anxiety but you could do a lot worse for a first dab. Just make sure you’re in a position to pull the ripcord and go for a walk to cool down, if necessary.

94 points- another stellar score for these guys and I truly can’t wait to see what comes next.

Album Pairing: Dirty Projectors - Bitte Orca

It was either this or “In Rainbows”. I smoked a few more dabs, the sun started to set, and I dove into Dirty Projectors. “Stillness is the Move” and/or “Two Doves” is a good test to help gauge if you might want to dig into more. They sound like Portland to me.

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