Cherry on Top strain guide
Cherry on Top is a balanced hybrid of Cherry Pie and Sundae Driver. People know it for a sweet cherry and berry smell with a creamy edge, and a relaxed, happy feel that can turn sleepy. It usually tests high in THC.
Where does Cherry on Top come from?
Cherry on Top is a cross of Cherry Pie and Sundae Driver. Cherry Pie, a Granddaddy Purple and Durban Poison cross, brings the cherry, while Sundae Driver adds a creamy grape sweetness.
Who bred it is less clear. Some listings credit Cannarado Genetics, the Colorado breeder behind Sundae Driver, while others name a grower called Derrick Green Dragon. The name has also been used by more than one breeder, so not every Cherry on Top is guaranteed to be this cross.
What does Cherry on Top smell and taste like?
Cherry leads, often described as maraschino-sweet, with berry and tree fruit around it. The flavour follows the smell, with a creamy, slightly herbal finish and a hint of spice from its earthier side.
Myrcene is listed as its main terpene, followed by caryophyllene and humulene. Myrcene gives a soft, earthy sweetness, caryophyllene a peppery touch and humulene a woody, herbal note.
Cherry on Top effects: what people report
People most often describe Cherry on Top as relaxed, happy and euphoric, with a body-heavy feel that can lean sleepy or couch-bound at higher amounts. Some reviewers also call it giggly or creative early on, before it settles.
These are experiences people report, not promises. How it feels depends on the product, how much you have and your own tolerance. The most common complaints are dry mouth and dry eyes, and some people with low tolerance mention feeling paranoid.
How strong is Cherry on Top?
Listings put Cherry on Top anywhere from about 20% to 31% THC, so it's usually strong. One listing also shows around 8% CBD, which would be unusual for this family, so check the label rather than counting on it.
Start with a small amount and wait before having more. Our guide to reading cannabis labels explains how to read the THC and CBD numbers.
Buying Cherry on Top in Canada
Check who grew it. Since more than one breeder has used the name, the cherry and grape profile described here belongs to the Cherry Pie and Sundae Driver cross.
Look at the THC and CBD numbers and the packaging date, since fresher flower keeps more of that sweet cherry smell.
Cherry on Top vs Sundae Driver
Sundae Driver is one of Cherry on Top's parents. It smells like sweet, creamy grape and is known for a mellow, relaxed feel. Cherry on Top keeps that creamy sweetness but swaps much of the grape for cherry from its Cherry Pie side, and it's often listed with higher THC. Both are described as relaxed and happy, though Cherry on Top gets called sleepy more often. If grape is your thing, go with Sundae Driver. If you'd rather have cherry on the nose, try Cherry on Top.
Strains like Cherry on Top
If you like Cherry on Top, these are close matches:
- Sundae Driver: one of its parents, creamy and grape-sweet with a mellow feel.
- Cherry Pie: the other parent, with a sweet and sour cherry smell.
- Grape Pie: a Cherry Pie cross that's also in Sundae Driver's family tree.
- Cherry Cookies: another Cherry Pie cross with a sweet, tart cherry smell and a relaxed feel.
