Private Reserve strain guide
Private Reserve is a hybrid usually described as a phenotype of OG Kush, and it's also sold under the names OG #18 and Reserve OG. People know it for a sharp, piney, gassy smell and a slow-building, relaxed feel.
Where does Private Reserve come from?
Most sources agree that Private Reserve is a phenotype of OG Kush: a plant grown from OG Kush genetics that stood out, then was kept and passed on for its own traits. One strain database lists it under OG #18, with Private Reserve and Reserve OG as other names for the same plant.
The breeder is less clear. Grow Diaries ties Reserve OG to Reserva Privada, a seed company that selected it from its own OG Kush line, but other listings don't name a breeder at all. It's also worth knowing that Private Reserve is a brand name in some places, so not everything with those words on it is this strain.
What does Private Reserve smell and taste like?
Expect classic OG funk. Reviewers describe pine, diesel and skunk, with an earthy, woodsy base and a squeeze of orange or citrus on top. A few people mention a sour edge on the exhale, and one compared the taste to Bubba Kush.
One strain database's Private Reserve page lists myrcene as the top terpene, followed by limonene and caryophyllene. Its OG #18 page puts limonene first instead, so results vary. Myrcene brings the earthy, musky side, limonene the citrus and caryophyllene a peppery bite.
Private Reserve effects: what people report
People often describe Private Reserve as relaxed and euphoric, with a high that builds slowly and lasts a long time. Some find it focused and clear enough for daytime, while others call it sleepy and save it for the evening.
These are experiences people report, not promises. How it feels depends on the product, how much you have and your own tolerance. Dry mouth, dry eyes and headaches are the most common complaints, and a few people mention feeling anxious or paranoid.
How strong is Private Reserve?
Private Reserve sits in the moderate to high range. Listings put it at about 16% to 22% THC, with most around 19% to 20% and very little CBD. Some listings also show around 1% CBG.
If you're new to it, start small and wait before having more, especially since reviewers say it creeps up slowly. Check the label for the numbers on your batch.
Buying Private Reserve in Canada
Since this strain goes by several names, you might see it as Private Reserve, OG #18 or Reserve OG. Some Canadian listings label it an indica, others a hybrid, so the type on the package may differ from what you read here.
Look at the THC and CBD numbers and the packaging date, since fresher flower keeps more of that piney gas smell.
Private Reserve vs OG Kush
OG Kush is the plant Private Reserve was selected from, so the two smell and feel close. Both bring pine, fuel and earth, though OG Kush is better known for a bright lemon note while Private Reserve leans a bit more on pine and skunk. If you want the original and the widest choice of producers, start with OG Kush. If you like that profile and want a specific cut with a slower build, try Private Reserve.
Strains like Private Reserve
If you like Private Reserve, these are the closest matches:
