Vice City strain guide
Vice City is a hybrid from Exotic Genetix, released in 2022 as a cross of Sunset Runtz and Scotty 2 Hotty. People describe a sweet blueberry smell with a diesel edge and a mostly calm, relaxed feel.
Where does Vice City come from?
Vice City was bred by Exotic Genetix, a Washington State seed company, by crossing Sunset Runtz with Scotty 2 Hotty, one of the breeder's own lines. Sunset Runtz is itself listed as a mix of Sherbet and Runtz, so Vice City sits in the wider Runtz family.
It's a fairly new strain, and the original seeds have been listed as sold out, so most of what's known comes from the breeder and a handful of growers and reviewers.
What does Vice City smell and taste like?
Reviewers describe fruity sweetness first, with blueberry and sometimes cherry, over a pungent diesel and wood base. Some listings also pick up a tangy, blue cheese note. The taste is usually described as sweet and fresh with that fuel underneath.
Published terpene results put myrcene on top, followed by caryophyllene and humulene. That mix fits the earthy, peppery and woody side people notice under the fruit.
Vice City effects: what people report
Most reports lean calm: relaxed, giggly and euphoric, with a heavy body feel and sleepy eyes later on. A few growers describe a more heady, creative start, so it may depend on the batch.
These are experiences people report, not promises, and there aren't many reviews yet. How it feels depends on the product, how much you have and your tolerance. Dry mouth and dry eyes are the most common complaints, and some people mention paranoia.
How strong is Vice City?
Vice City is usually a high-THC strain, but the numbers vary a lot. Listings and grow reports range from about 19% to 30% THC, with many landing in the low to mid 20s.
With a range that wide, the label matters more than the strain name. Start small and give it time. Our guide to reading cannabis labels explains what to look for.
Buying Vice City in Canada
Because Vice City is newer and less common, it's worth checking the label for the producer and the numbers for that batch.
Check the THC, CBD and packaging date, since fresher flower keeps more of the blueberry and fuel smell.
Vice City vs Runtz
Runtz is in Vice City's family tree through Sunset Runtz, and both have a sweet, fruity side. Runtz leans candy and ripe fruit, with only a little gas underneath, while Vice City trades the candy for blueberry and a stronger diesel and cheese funk. Runtz gets described as happy and giggly with a mood lift up front, and Vice City reads calmer and heavier overall. If you want candy sweetness, Runtz is the pick. If you like fruit with more fuel, try Vice City.
Strains like Vice City
If you like Vice City, these are worth trying:
- Sunset Runtz: its parent, sweet and fruity from the Sherbet and Runtz side.
- Runtz: the grandparent, candy-sweet with a happy, relaxed reputation.
- Sunset Sherbet: from the same Sherbet branch, fruity and calm.
- Blue Cheese: for the blueberry and cheese side of its smell.
