Society strain guide
Society, more often listed as High Society, is a hybrid of Biscotti and Jet Fuel Gelato. It stands out from the usual candy-sweet Gelato crosses with a smell people compare to coffee and nuts, and a relaxed, happy feel that most reports describe as calm rather than heavy.
Where does Society come from?
The cross most sources agree on is Biscotti and Jet Fuel Gelato, two strains from the Cookies and Gelato family tree. Both parents bring a mix of sweet dough and gas, so it makes sense that their child leans toward roasted, nutty notes.
Who first made the cross is not well documented. Strain databases list it without a breeder, and the name shows up mostly as High Society, with Society used as a shorter label. It shouldn't be confused with Menace to Society, an unrelated strain from a different breeder.
What does Society smell and taste like?
Most descriptions start with coffee and nuts, with some comparing it to roasted chestnuts. Under that sits an earthy spice and a little skunk, and some reviewers pick up a sharp, ammonia-like edge from the gassy side of the family.
Published terpene results put limonene on top, followed by caryophyllene and myrcene. Limonene adds a bright note, caryophyllene the peppery spice and myrcene the earthy base. The taste tends to follow the smell: nutty and roasted, with a soft spice on the finish.
Society effects: what people report
People most often call Society relaxed, euphoric and focused. Many describe a smooth lift in mood with a light body ease that doesn't tip into couch lock, and some say it makes them chatty or creative. A few reviewers found it milder than they expected.
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, followed by dry eyes and some dizziness.
How strong is Society?
Listings put Society anywhere from about 18% to 25% THC, with very little CBD. Single batches have been listed higher, so the range is only a starting point.
If you're new to it, start small and give it time before having more. The numbers on your label are the ones that matter, and our guide to reading cannabis labels explains what they mean.
Buying Society in Canada
Look for both names when you shop, since products may say High Society or just Society. Different producers grow different cuts, so smell and THC can shift from one brand to the next.
It turns up mostly as dried flower and pre-rolls. Check the THC and CBD numbers and the packaging date, since fresher flower holds more of that coffee and nut smell.
Society vs Biscotti
Biscotti is one of Society's parents, and the two share a roasted, cookie-like base. Biscotti leans sweeter and doughier with a gassy kick, while Society pushes further into coffee and nuts, with a bit of skunk underneath. Both are usually described as relaxing, though Society gets called focused and talkative more often. If you like sweet baked notes, start with Biscotti. If a coffee-house smell sounds better, try Society.
Strains like Society
If you like Society, these are the closest matches:
- Biscotti: one parent, sweet and doughy with a gassy edge.
- Jet Fuel Gelato: the other parent, with more fuel and a creamy Gelato sweetness.
- Gas Face: has Biscotti in its background, with a stronger fuel and citrus smell.
- Carbon Fiber: another Biscotti descendant, peppery, gassy and earthy.
