Platinum Kush Breath strain guide
Platinum Kush Breath, often shortened to PKB, is an indica-leaning hybrid from In-House Genetics. People know it for a hashy, earthy smell with berry and pepper notes, and for a heavy, relaxed feel that many save for the evening.
Where does Platinum Kush Breath come from?
The breeder, In-House Genetics, describes PKB as a cross of an older strain called Platinum with OGKB V2.1, its own selection of OGKB. That makes it part of the Breath family, which traces back to Girl Scout Cookies. Despite the name, sources don't connect it to Platinum Kush; the Platinum parent is a separate, less documented plant.
Not every listing agrees. One strain database gives the parents as OG Kush and Afghani, which doesn't match the breeder's account. We go with the breeder here. Retailers also sometimes mix up PKB with strains sold as Platinum Breath, so the label is worth a second look. PKB has gone on to parent strains of its own, including Divine Kush Breath.
What does Platinum Kush Breath smell and taste like?
The breeder calls the smell a muted, hashy, gassy funk. Reviewers add earthy berries and a peppery edge, and one strain database's tags include blue cheese, nutty and woody notes. The flavour is often described as lighter than the smell, with berry up front and black pepper on the exhale.
Published terpene results list caryophyllene first, followed by limonene and pinene. Caryophyllene fits the pepper, limonene adds a little brightness and pinene a woody, fresh note.
Platinum Kush Breath effects: what people report
Most reports describe PKB as relaxed and sleepy, with a hungry streak. Some people mention a short, happy lift at the start before a tingly body feel settles in and stays a while. It reads as a slow, end-of-day strain more than something for a busy afternoon.
These are experiences people report, not promises. How it feels depends on the batch, how much you have and your own tolerance. Dry mouth and dry eyes are the most common complaints, and a few people mention feeling dizzy.
How strong is Platinum Kush Breath?
PKB is usually a high-THC strain. Published listings and lab results range from about 20% to 30% THC, with one strain database's profile at 22% and some product listings higher. CBD is usually minimal.
If you're new to it, start small and give it time before having more. The numbers on your product's label matter more than the strain name, and our guide to reading cannabis labels explains what they mean.
Buying Platinum Kush Breath in Canada
Check the full name on the label. PKB, Platinum Breath and Platinum Kush are easy to confuse, and they aren't always the same plant. Different producers may also grow different cuts.
You might find it as dried flower or pre-rolls. Look at the THC and CBD numbers and the packaging date, since fresher flower holds more of that hashy, berry smell.
Platinum Kush Breath vs OGKB
OGKB is one of PKB's parents, and the two share the earthy, nutty base the Breath family is known for. OGKB leans more herbal with sweet berry notes, while PKB is often described as hashier and more peppery, with a gassy edge from its Platinum side. Both get called heavy and relaxing, and both show up in the low to high 20s for THC. If you like OGKB's nutty calm, PKB is a natural next step with a bit more funk.
Strains like Platinum Kush Breath
If you like Platinum Kush Breath, these are worth a look:
- OGKB: its parent, with the same earthy, nutty base and a heavy, relaxed reputation.
- Mendo Breath: another OGKB child, sweeter with vanilla and caramel, and just as heavy.
- Girl Scout Cookies: the root of the Breath family, earthy and sweet with a more balanced feel.
- Bubba Kush: a classic indica with a similar hashy, earthy smell and heavy body feel.
