by Rachel Hantula, director of customer experience

📷 by Kim Bevington, assistant creative director

Who is Verdelux?

Verdelux, operating out of Bellingham, entered the recreational cannabis market with the intent of creating the world's finest edibles.

They focus on perfecting taste, potency and consistency. The Verdelux team values refined craftsmanship in the art of producing cannabis edibles. 

Their edibles are lovingly handmade in small batches following the tradition of Victorian confectionaries. They care about the well being and experience of their consumers, so they select farms that avoid pesticides and fungicides.

In Verdelux’s eyes, cannabis extracts must be parallel to the standards they hold for their candy– nothing less will do!

Verdelux is particularly special in that they infuse their edibles with RSO (Rick Simpson Oil). RSO is a versatile full spectrum cannabis oil recognized for its potential to help alleviate a wide range of ailments and symptoms.

Any full spectrum oil will contain a myriad of cannabis compounds including cannabinoids, terpenes, and flavonoids. These compounds are all found in the raw cannabis plant and have been thought to provide potent and deeply therapeutic relief. 

Most botanicals rely on multiple compounds to work harmoniously to produce the most beneficial effects. For example, the compounds CBD, THC, THCA, myrcene, caryophyllene and humulene have been researched and are thought to have potentially anti-inflammatory properties.

RSO made from a strain containing these compounds could be more favored for its medicinal and wellness benefits than an isolated singular compound would be.

Many edibles on the market today are infused with THC rich distillate. Distillate is an intentionally pure extract, stripping a plant or raw cannabis oil of all plant matter, fats, lipids, waxes and terpenes leaving behind almost pure cannabinoids- yielding high concentrations of isolated THC. Distillate is incredibly potent while also being cheap to produce which makes it an easy, preferred extraction to infuse edible products in mass. 

The experience an edible infused with distillate provides differs from the full spectrum experience associated with consuming RSO, which contains a much more chemically complex profile of organic compounds to harness the power of the entourage effect. 

Here’s an excerpt from our latest Terpenes 101 Blog that encapsulates the concept:

“Terpenes and cannabinoids work better together. The entourage effect explains how cannabinoids and terpenes work synergistically to engage with our endocannabinoid system. In the past, extracting and isolating singular cannabinoids like THC was thought to be the best way to reap the full power of medicinal benefits. However, with ongoing research, this has been proven to be false.In fact, the combination of all the organic compounds present in a plant is responsible for many of the healing powers once attributed to singular cannabinoids. That means the sum of the cannabis plant is greater than the value of its parts.”

Verdelux’s products, all being RSO infused, provide folks with the advantageous and well rounded experience associated with full spectrum products that employ the entourage effect. 

Not only does Verdelux infuse their deliciously decadent treats with full spectrum RSO but also their line of topicals! Hashtag carries Verdelux’s award winning Mercy Salvation topical which is extraordinarily powerful and relieving. It contains 200mg THC as well as 200mg of CBD.

If I’m in a bad bout of pain I like to consume a 1:1 CBD:THC edible product from Verdelux in addition to applying the Mercy Salvation topical to the area of concern. 

Stacking the application and consumption of these two full spectrum mediums yields the most effective treatment of pain and discomfort for myself although many of our guests find relief and enjoy the experience of just one or the other, depending on an individual’s personal preferences and level of discomfort.

If I am searching for a truly restful and restorative sleep, I’ll also consume a 1:1 CBD:THC edible product from Verdelux. I am partial to their Sour Blue Raspberry fruit chews (vegan and gluten free).

However, any 1:1 confection from Verdelux does the trick, including their vast line of chocolate Bon Bombs and caramels. 

Consuming any of their THC rich products provides an intensely euphoric experience while relaxing the mind and body. All of Verdelux’s edibles are made from strain specific RSO, just peek at the back label to see what strain your favorite flavor might be infused with.

Each specific strain used for infusion will vary in its chemical profile, so each experience may differ slightly depending on the particular cultivar the RSO was extracted from. 

One of my favorite THC rich products from Verdelux’s lineup would be their newest addition- Bombshells, an ingenious combination of their widely beloved Bon Bombs and Lush products. They come together perfectly as a delicious, succulent lush is enrobed in either milk or dark chocolate for the perfect combination of flavors.

Our guests are OBSESSED. The textures and flavors combine beautifully. Aside from the high and therapeutic effects, the actual consumption experience is exquisitely delightful and is guaranteed to leave you wanting more. 

The textures and flavors combine beautifully. Aside from the high and therapeutic effects, the actual consumption experience is exquisitely delightful and is guaranteed to leave you wanting more. 

Come see us in Seattle or Redmond and ask your budtender which Verdelux product may be right for you, whether you’re looking for a fun night out on the town all wrapped up in a tasty treat or an evening of relaxation and relief -- we’ve got you covered.