For the record, the most I have ever done in my life in the world of cannabis is CBD foods, oils and liquids along with - of course - second-hand inhaling at practically every single hip-hop concert I have attended since 16. So when the opportunity came to check out and review A Golden State, with just one whiff - and, er, hit - it was immediately evident why this is the leading premium cannabis brand in California - quite soon the world?

To be crystal clear, I have a whole new appreciation for the world of cannabis after experiencing A Golden State. From the videos you’ll see down below to the detailed descriptions of each amazing flower, you’re going to notice an amount of glee both from myself to you - the simplest way to describe my experience with A Golden State?

Just imagine you’ve never flown - ever - and your first flight is in first class to Hawaii. Need more mind-blowing comparisons? How about having never attended an NBA game and getting to see the NBA Finals with floor seats right next to your favorite players alongside you. My life has immediately changed for the best after smelling, lighting up, inhaling, blowing and everything in-between A Golden State has to offer.

First things first, how about getting a breakdown of the four game-changing experiences presented to me:

-Snow Dream Indica: A deeply calming indica. It smells of gassy citrus and has warm herbal tasting notes. This is a great strain for kicking back at the end of a stressful day or relieving minor aches and pains.

-Night Sky Indica: An earthy indica that typically makes for a beautifully calm evening of brainstorming. This is an ideal high for being artistic or just relaxing with your thoughts in bed.

-Honey Flower Sativa: A blissful, relaxing high that will ease your mind.

-Mountain Shadows Hybrid: A full-bodied, hybrid strain with hints of lemon zest and mint. Its eclectic and diverse terpene profile, including pinene for subtle energy and creativity, linalool for a soothing body-high experience and myrcene for relaxation make it great for smokers seeking an active yet tranquil, cerebral high.

Freaking. Love. A Golden State even when out of its way to include a personal note to me along with some pre-rolled yumminess - they must have known I was (key word, ‘was’) a rookie along with including organic rolling papers. Just simply blown away.

As someone who has never took an actual hit outside of inhaling cannabis being used recreationally at events, parties and meetings - I can only describe the power of A Golden State as - er - golden.

Calmness.

Relaxation.

Comfort.

Wow. Now keep in mind, my comparisons are still the same. Sure, you can get cannabis from dispensaries or even a friend who has a friend who knows someone - but just like you can book a flight to Hawaii sitting crammed in-between two heavyweights or getting tickets to the NBA Finals in the standing-room only area of the nosebleeds - if you want the best, you have to experience the best.

‘Cyrus, I love what you’re saying, but how does this impact my Date Night or Nahhh… interests?’ I am so glad you asked. I can count on both hands the amount of women I have dated with at least an interest in smoking cannabis - and while I pride myself in finding a love for a ton of awesome things, I have never been the type to have liquor or cannabis just chilling at-home for consumption.

Until now…

Much like having SmartWater stocked at all times along with Mentos bubblegum, the same is now true with A Golden State. The perfect way to wind down from a legit Date Night outing with some wine - okay, maybe I am capping on the wine part, just imagine some chilled Moet - is kicking back on my Burrow couch alongside bae (fill in your name, bae) and taking a few luscious hits from A Golden State’s line-up.

My personal Date Night-approved go-to? Easily the newly released Mountain Shadows Hybrid. A little bit of lemon zest and mint - the right amount of excitement and chill needed to keep both us of feeling good and wanting to get touchy with candles burning, the TV on mute and some chill tunes playing on Alexa.

My life has changed for the better. Well into my 30’s - I mean, a few years over 21 - and I feel like Chris Paul, no, James Harden, yikes, I mean Alex ‘A-Rod’ Rodriguez finally getting that championship run in the books.

A Golden State. Thank-you for allowing me to embrace your greatness and I am happy to finally be a part of a positive, herbal way of life.

Date Night-approved.