Purple Drank strain guide
Purple Drank is the nickname of Mr. Tusk, an indica-leaning hybrid from the OG Kush family that was grown for a 2014 horror comedy. People know it for a grape and berry smell and a heavy, relaxed feel. The nickname came from that grape flavour.
Where does Purple Drank come from?
Purple Drank started life as Mr. Tusk, a strain made for the release of Kevin Smith's film Tusk in 2014. One strain database describes it as a phenotype of Ken's OG Kush, grown by Kushman Veganics, and another database also places it in the OG Kush family. It was released alongside a milder companion called White Walrus and sold for a limited time in Los Angeles.
The Purple Drank name came later, from fans who picked up on its grape flavour. Be aware that other breeders have used the same name for unrelated plants, including a seed line with no published parents, so not every Purple Drank on a menu is the Mr. Tusk cut.
What does Purple Drank smell and taste like?
Most descriptions start with grape, then blueberry, with a floral and spicy side underneath. One strain database also mentions a blue cheese note, and one reviewer compared the taste to a stronger Grape Ape. Another database says the grape gets sweeter as you go.
Myrcene usually leads its published terpene results, followed by pinene and caryophyllene. Myrcene brings an earthy, herbal tone, pinene a fresh pine edge and caryophyllene a peppery bite.
Purple Drank effects: what people report
People often describe Purple Drank as happy, talkative and tingly at first, with a heavy body feel that builds as it settles. Many reviewers call it strongly relaxing, and some say it ends in couch lock or sleepiness. A few mention a strong appetite.
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 several reviewers say it isn't one for beginners.
How strong is Purple Drank?
Published listings put Purple Drank somewhere around 15% to 22% THC, with very little CBD. That's a moderate to high range, and it's a fairly small set of reports, so treat it as a rough guide.
If you're new to it, start with a small amount and wait before having more. The THC and CBD numbers for your batch are printed on the label, and they tell you more than the strain name. Our guide to reading cannabis labels explains what those numbers mean.
Buying Purple Drank in Canada
Because the name has been used for more than one plant, check the label or product listing for parents. Mr. Tusk or an OG Kush background points to the original; a different cross means a different strain with the same nickname.
If you find it, look at the THC and CBD numbers and the packaging date, since fresher flower holds more of that grape smell.
Purple Drank vs OG Kush
Purple Drank is described as a selected plant from OG Kush genetics, so the two share a family but smell quite different. OG Kush is known for fuel, pine and lemon, while Purple Drank leans grape and berry with only a hint of spice. Purple Drank is also usually listed a little lower in THC and described as heavier and sleepier. If you like the OG family's weight but want something fruitier, Purple Drank is worth a look.
Strains like Purple Drank
If you like Purple Drank, these are good places to look next:
- OG Kush: the family it comes from, with more fuel and pine.
- Grape Ape: a reviewer favourite comparison, with a similar grape smell.
- Granddaddy Purple: another grape and berry indica with a heavy, relaxed reputation.
- Purple Kush: an earthy Kush indica with its own grape and berry notes.
