Moby Dick strain guide
Moby Dick is a sativa-leaning hybrid of Haze and White Widow from the Spanish seed company Dinafem. People know it for a sharp lemon, pine and incense smell and a buzzy, talkative feel. It has been around long enough to spawn several versions, including autoflowering and CBD editions.
Where does Moby Dick come from?
Moby Dick was bred by Dinafem Seeds in Spain, and the breeder and one strain database agree on the cross: a Haze plant and White Widow. Dinafem lists it as about 60% sativa and 40% indica.
It became one of Dinafem's signature strains, and the company later released spin-offs like Moby Dick #2, Purple Moby Dick, a CBD version and an autoflowering version bred from different parent lines.
What does Moby Dick smell and taste like?
Moby Dick smells sharp and piercing: lemon and citrus up front, then pine, cedar, spice and a churchy incense note that Dinafem compares to an old church pew. Some batches come across sweeter, and one strain database's description also mentions vanilla and a cool, eucalyptus-like edge.
One strain database lists terpinolene as its main terpene, followed by myrcene and ocimene, while some product listings put caryophyllene near the top. Terpinolene fits the fresh, piney citrus, and caryophyllene the spicy side. The taste tends to follow the smell, with pine and wood on the finish.
Moby Dick effects: what people report
Reports describe Moby Dick as energizing, with a buzzy, motivating head feel. People most often call it talkative, focused and euphoric, and some say it makes them very hungry. Dinafem itself describes the high as strong and long-lasting, and doesn't suggest it for first-timers.
These are experiences people report, not promises. How it feels depends on the product, how much you have and your own tolerance. Dry mouth is the most common complaint, and some people mention feeling paranoid or anxious.
How strong is Moby Dick?
Dinafem lists Moby Dick at 17% to 22% THC with very little CBD, and one strain database gives 17%. Some individual product listings report much higher numbers, which shows how much it can vary by grower.
If you're new to it, start small and give it time. The THC number on your product's label tells you more than the strain name. Our guide to reading cannabis labels walks through it.
Buying Moby Dick in Canada
Moby Dick shows up under a few related names, so check the package. Moby Dick #2, Purple Moby Dick and the autoflowering or CBD versions are separate strains with different numbers.
You might find it as dried flower, pre-rolls or milled flower. Check the THC and CBD numbers and the packaging date, since the citrus and pine fade as flower ages.
Moby Dick vs White Widow
White Widow is one of Moby Dick's parents, and both come out of the same classic European seed scene. White Widow smells earthy, woody and spicy and is known as happy and upbeat. Moby Dick adds the Haze side: more lemon, pine and incense, and a buzzier, more talkative reputation. Dinafem lists them in a similar THC range. If you want the classic, start with White Widow. If you want something sharper and more heady, try Moby Dick.
Strains like Moby Dick
If you like Moby Dick, these share its bright, sativa-leaning side:
- White Widow: its parent, earthier and woodier, with an upbeat reputation.
- Haze: the other side of the family, spicy, citrusy and heady.
- Super Silver Haze: another energizing haze hybrid with citrus and spice.
- Jack Herer: a well-known sativa-leaning hybrid with a piney, spicy smell.
