Pre-rolls used to be simple. You chose a strain and sparked it. Now, a menu that was once all classic cannabis pre-rolls includes infused pre-rolls, donut-style blunts, diamond-infused packs, and plenty more.
Don’t view the selection as overwhelming. Look at it as an opportunity to try something new. Our pre-roll guide breaks down everything you need to know about infused vs. non-infused pre-rolls, so you know what you’re looking at before you buy.
What Is an Infused Pre-Roll?
What are infused pre-rolls? They are a joint made with cannabis flower plus an added concentrate, extract, or infused ingredient. The additional element might be mixed in with the flower, placed in the center of the joint, or added outside the roll. This can make the infused pre-roll effects more intense.
Infused cannabis products commonly include:
- Live resin: A concentrate made from fresh frozen flower and chosen for its bold flavor.
- Rosin: A solventless concentrate made from heat and pressure.
- Distillate: Refined cannabis oil often used to increase THC or add flavor.
- Kief: Sifted resin glands from cannabis flower that can add texture, flavor, and strength.
The main infused pre-roll benefits? Many THC-infused pre-rolls test higher for potency, so they are better suited for experienced shoppers. They can also have more flavor, which is great when you value aroma and experience in your session.
What Is a Non-Infused Pre-Roll?
A non-infused pre-roll is the classic pre-rolled joint. They contain ground cannabis flower rolled into a ready-to-smoke joint with no added concentrate. They are more strain-forward because the flower does the heavy lifting for the aroma, flavor, and overall experience. That means you are mostly looking at the strain in the pre-roll, along with its terpene profile and the producer.
Cannabis pre-rolls are a good fit for people who want a simple smoke, lower pre-roll potency, or are looking for an easy entry point into cannabis culture.
Infused vs. Non-Infused: How They Compare
Which is best: infused pre-rolls or classic joints? Neither option is better. The cannabis pre-roll comparison comes down to personal preference.
- Potency: Infused weed joints usually test higher thanks to the added concentrate. Non-infused pre-rolls retain the flower’s natural potency.
- Flavor: Infused joints may taste more intense. Non-infused pre-rolls showcase the flower itself.
- Burn quality: Added concentrates change how a joint burns. Some infused pre-rolls burn more slowly, while standard pre-rolls are simpler to light and manage.
- Price point: Infused pre-rolls often cost more because of the added cannabis extract. Non-infused options can be more budget-friendly.
- Occasion: Non-infused joints are great for a quick midweek session, while infused joints can be a better fit when you want something special.
How to Choose the Right Pre-Roll
Wondering how to choose a pre-roll without turning it into a research project? Start with your tolerance levels.
If you are new to cannabis, don’t feel like you have to jump straight into choosing the most potent infused flower pre-rolls on the shelf. A good non-infused pre-roll can teach you a lot about different strains, growers, and your own comfort level with cannabis consumption. If you are more experienced and already comfortable with higher-THC products, infused pre-rolls are worth checking out.
Next, think about the occasion. A single 1g pre-roll may work well for small sessions, while a multi-pack can be great for sharing, and infusions are nice for special occasions.
Budget matters, too. If you want to buy infused pre-rolls as a treat, choose something that feels worth the extra spend. If you are searching for pre-rolls for everyday convenience, classic pre-rolls might be the better (and more budget-friendly) option.
When in doubt, ask the Green Choice budtenders. They’ll tell you what’s fresh, what’s popular, and what might be the right fit for you.
6 Pre-Roll Picks at Green Choice Dispensary
We have a nice mix of pre-rolls on our dispensary shelves. Availability changes, but here are a few customer favorites currently available worth checking out:
- Cali-Blaze Pina Colada Donut Pre-roll: A sativa donut-style blunt with flavor-forward flower, live resin infusion, and a glass tip.
- Perpetual Stink Palm #2 Pre-roll: From the Grease Money x Next Level lineage, this heavy indica hybrid smacks with earthy diesel and glue terps, leaving you couchy, hazy, and satisfied.
- WAVEZ Sour Tangie Infused Pre-Roll: Sativa-infused pre-roll from WAVEZ with sharp citrus and tangerine-style flavor.
- WAVEZ Passion Fruit Infused Pre-Roll: Hybrid WAVEZ infused pre-roll with a tropical passion fruit profile and uplifting effects.
- Jeeter Bubba G Infused Pre-Roll: Indica-infused pre-roll with sweet berry bubblegum flavor and earthy kush notes.
- Perpetual Tangerine Punch Pre-roll: Non-infused hybrid pre-roll with Twisted Tangerine and Purple Punch genetics for orange soda notes.
Find Your Pre-Rolls at Green Choice Cannabis
Infused and non-infused pre-rolls deserve a place on the menu, and you’ll find plenty of both at Green Choice Cannabis on 114 Main Street in Blackstone. Come in to browse our pre-roll case or ask one of our budtenders what’s worth checking out. You can check our full pre-roll menu online, too, and order ahead online for fast and easy pick-up.
