Velvet Glove strain guide
Velvet Glove is an indica-leaning hybrid reported as a cross of GMO and Nookies. It smells of citrus and diesel, and people mostly describe it as relaxed, tingly and sleepy. It is a different strain from Glove.
Where does Velvet Glove come from?
Two strain databases both give the same cross: GMO with Nookies. GMO is the garlicky, fuel-heavy strain that has been behind many newer names, and Nookies is the other named parent, though little is written about it.
One strain database credits Swamp Boy Seeds as the original breeder, though the other names on its page look like sellers rather than breeders. Don't mix it up with Glove, which is a separate strain made from Gary Payton and Jealousy.
What does Velvet Glove smell and taste like?
The common notes are citrus and diesel, with a sour, pungent edge and some sweetness. One reviewer found it more fruity and citrusy than gassy, so batches clearly differ.
One strain database lists terpinolene first, followed by caryophyllene and limonene. Terpinolene tends to read as fresh and piney-floral, caryophyllene as peppery and limonene as citrus.
Velvet Glove effects: what people report
The most common reports are tingly, relaxed and sleepy, and people also mention feeling happy and giggly. One strain database describes a hazy, settled head feel that moves into the body, and a few reviewers call it more cerebral than they expected.
These are experiences people report, not promises. Dry mouth, dry eyes and dizziness are the usual complaints, and one reviewer mentioned a headache. Your result depends on the product and how much you have.
How strong is Velvet Glove?
Velvet Glove is a high-THC strain. Published listings run from about 24% to 28% THC, with very little CBD. Canadian listings for a product sold under the name Sour Dragon show 23% to 28%, and one reviewer's batch tested at 24.3% with about 1.3% total terpenes.
With numbers like these, start with a small amount. The label on your batch has the real figures; see our guide to reading cannabis labels.
Buying Velvet Glove in Canada
Some Canadian products carry the name Sour Dragon or a producer's own branding with Velvet Glove in the description, so read the label for the strain name and cross. Producers grow their own cuts, so the smell can differ from jar to jar.
Check the THC and CBD numbers and the packaging date. Pre-rolls and dried flower are the forms listed most often.
Velvet Glove vs GMO
GMO is one parent, and it is the more savoury of the two, with a strong garlic and fuel smell. Velvet Glove softens that into citrus and sweeter notes while keeping some diesel, and reports lean toward tingly and sleepy rather than heavy. Both are strong, and both are mostly described as evening strains. If you want the loud, funky one, start with GMO. If you prefer a fruitier take, try Velvet Glove.
Strains like Velvet Glove
If you like Velvet Glove, these are the closest matches:
- GMO: one of its parents, with a stronger garlic and fuel smell.
- Glove: a similar name, but a different cross, with a loud, chemical and sour citrus smell.
- Butterstuff: listed on one strain database as an offspring of Velvet Glove.
- Garlic Cocktail: a GMO-named strain in the same loud, gassy space, with no documented family link.
