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Mac 1 bud
HybridFeminized

Mac 1

Best for daytime
THC
19–24%
CBD
0–0%
Dominant terpene
Limonene
Top effects
UpliftedEuphoricRelaxedHappyFocusedTinglyEnergetic
Flavor notes
ButterCitrusAmmoniaVanillaApricot

Cannabinoids

Potency profile

Lab-reported ranges across multiple harvests. Individual batches will vary; always check the COA on the package.

THCtetrahydrocannabinol
19–24%
0%10%20%30%

Mid-to-high potency sativa. The range reflects phenotype variation — start low and work up for new users.

CBDcannabidiol
0–0%
0%10%20%30%

Trace amounts. This is a THC-forward cultivar, not a balanced or CBD-rich variety.

Indica / sativa balance

Mac 1 leans clearly sativa but carries a real indica foundation. Uplifting and energizing up front, with a mellow body ease that runs throughout.

Sativa · 50%
Cerebral lift, creative energy, social and uplifting.
Indica · 50%
Body relaxation and calm without sedation.

Terpenes

Aromatic compounds

Terpenes shape both how Mac 1 smells and which effects show up most strongly. Limonene leads here — it enhances THC absorption and contributes to the aroma.

Limonene

Dominant

Uplifting, Mood elevation, Stress relief.

Also found in
LemonOrangeLimeGrapefruit

Pinene

Secondary

Alertness, Memory retention, Pine.

Also found in
Pine treesRosemaryBasilDill

Caryophyllene

Secondary

Anti-inflammatory, Stress relief, Spicy.

Also found in
Black pepperClovesCinnamonBasil

Linalool

Secondary

Calming, Sedating, Floral.

Also found in
LavenderMintCorianderBirch bark

Myrcene

Secondary

Relaxing, Sedating, Earthy.

Also found in
MangoHopsLemongrassThyme

Humulene

Secondary

Anti-inflammatory, Appetite suppressant, Earthy.

Also found in
HopsBasilClovesBlack pepper

Ocimene

Secondary

Uplifting, Antiviral, Sweet.

Also found in
MintParsleyOrchidsBasil

Terpinolene

Secondary

Uplifting, Antioxidant, Floral.

Also found in
ApplesLilacsTea treeNutmeg

Experience

Effects & medicinal use

Aggregated from user reports. Personal response varies with dose, tolerance, and setting.

How it feels

  • Uplifted
  • Euphoric
  • Relaxed
  • Happy
  • Focused
  • Tingly
  • Energetic

May help with

  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Stress

Possible negatives

  • Anxious
  • Dizzy
  • Dry Mouth
  • Headache

Negative effects most often appear with very high doses or in users with low tolerance.

Sensory

Flavor & aroma

Two overlapping but distinct profiles — what you smell in the jar versus what you taste on the exhale.

Aroma — what it smells like

ButterCitrusAmmoniaVanillaApricot

Flavor — what it tastes like

ButterCitrusAmmoniaVanillaApricot

Degustation notes

The full experience

A close-read of how Mac 1 actually unfolds, from first inhale to final settle.

Effect

Aroma

Taste

Appearance

Reading the bud

Visual markers that distinguish authentic Mac 1 phenotypes.

Nug shape
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Color
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Pistils
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Trichomes
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Genetics

Lineage

Bred by — a cross of Alien Cookies, combining legendary genetics into a classic sativa-dominant hybrid.

For growers

Cultivation profile

Mac 1 is a difficult grow — generous yields reward patient training and consistent feeding.

Indoor

Flowering time8.6 weeks
YieldN/A
Plant heightN/A
DifficultyDifficult

Outdoor

Flowering timeN/A
Harvest monthN/A
Yield per plantN/A
Plant heightN/A

Where it grows

IndoorOutdoorSeed type:Feminized · Photoperiod

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