GIVE A BIG SHOUT-OUT TO OUR 2022 NUWU CUP WINNERS

 
 

As we wrap up another year, we’re happy to announce the WINNERS of this year’s NUWU CUP & CONSUMER’S CHOICE AWARDS! This year we held a small ceremony to celebrate all of the leading cannabis brands in Nevada that strive to create top-of-the-line products. Vendors and influencers across the Nevada cannabis industry attended and cheered as the winners were announced. Now let’s go through the list to find out who were the winners of 2022!


 
 

NUWU CUP WINNERS

The NUWU CUP Winners were chosen by Cannabis Influencers, Brand Ambassadors, and Cannasseurs from across the Nevada Cannabis Market. Scroll below to find out what the best in the cannabis game had to say about the pungent selection of NUWU CUP contenders!

BEST EDIBLE

S’Mores Stack by Evergreen Organix

 
 

Evergreen Organix entered the legal cannabis market in 2015, becoming the premiere edibles producer in the Nevada market. The Evergreen Organix team consists of scientists and cannabis experts, along with a talented team of bakers and chocolatiers. Together they’ve created a manufacturing facility that produces some of Nevada’s most decadent and elevating edibles in the cannabis market.

One of the most delicious edibles of 2022 has got to be the S’Mores Stack by Evergreen Organix. Warm up with a new take on an iconic fireside classic. Meet the S’mores Stack, a 100MG decadent sandwich of premium dark chocolate, puffed marshmallows, and a perfectly crisp waffle pretzel. Bite into your new favorite snack today!


BEST EXTRACT

Garlic Butter Live Resin Badder by Tsunami

 
 

Tsunami outdid themselves with this competition, taking home two trophies! One trophy was for the Best Extract category, and the second was for the Best Vape category. Tsunami is part of the larger company Green Therapeutics, a brand dedicated to producing the safest, most consistent, and most effective cannabis products. Within Green Therapeutics, Tsunami focuses on creating extracts and cannabis oils to produce some of the best concentrates and cartridges on the market. As for the Garlic Butter Live Resin Badder, this strain is a cross between Garlic Bud and Afghan genetics. This product has a tangy and spicy aroma that is very pungent. It produces a heavy body effect that will help you sleep and reduce body pain. This badder is an Indica strain that is perfect for bedtime as it will help you relax while feeling euphoric.

BEST FLOWER

Orange Push Pop x Sunset Sherb by Pheno Exotic

 
 

Pheno Exotic is a brand that stays true to its name by hunting and growing the best exotic cannabis strains. Pheno Exotic strives to provide a unique cannabis experience by carefully selecting rare cultivars of the highest quality. The Pheno Exotic team is passionate about testing the limits of what’s possible in the cannabis industry and seeking out the next most exotic strains.

The Orange Push Pop x Sunset Sherb flower took home the trophy for Best Flower of the NUWU CUP 2022! This Indica-dominant strain was made by crossing Triangle Kush with Orange Cookies. This flower has a sweet aroma, with hints of Orange and Vanilla flavors, and has been noted to smell and taste like a creamsicle. Although it is Indica-dominant, do not be afraid to give this delicious strain a shot throughout the day. The effects are mild and perfect for someone who is just starting off or who doesn't want to get couch-locked but still wants to feel calm and ready for their day!

BEST PREROLL

Grapevine Infused PR by TWAX “The Clear“

 
 

The BEST PREROLL WINNER is none other than Grapevine Infused Preroll by TWAX (or “The Clear“). The Clear was founded in 2012 by a team of scientists who reinvented the distillate process in the legal cannabis market by creating molecular distillate products. This allowed the team at The Clear to create clear, smooth, potent, and odorless distillate. Since July 2021, the Clear has expanded its product line by launching the TWAX infused prerolls, which is a union of great flower and strong concentrates!

As for the Grapevine Infused Preroll, this product is fantastic for consumers who are looking for a relaxing body high that also gives you a euphoric and elevated feeling. Yet, what makes this product the CLEAR winner ( 🥁), is the amount of energy it gives you without the munchies or any paranoid feelings. So, if you’re looking for a product that will help you complete all of your chores without the stress of getting stuck in your own head then you HAVE to give this fruity preroll a shot!

BEST VAPE

LA Kush Cake HTE by Tsunami

 
 

The second Tsunami winner is the classic LA Kush Cake HTE cartridge. This strain is also commonly known as the “Los Angeles Kush Cake,“ and it’s a cross between Wedding Cake & Kush Mints, making for a potent hybrid strain. This strain smells like vanilla and earthy peppermint and is ideal for relaxing and winding down after a long day. The effects of this strain can leave you relaxed and feeling euphoric, and between the strong limonene and humulene terpenes, this cartridge is perfect for a relaxing night at home.


THE RUNNER-UP ROSTER

Before jumping into the Consumer’s Choice Winners, we want to acknowledge all of the 2nd and 3rd place winners in each category of the NUWU Cup. Take a moment to learn about all the other amazing products that Influencers and Cannasseurs agreed were top quality!

 
 

CONSUMER’S CHOICE WINNERS

The Consumer’s Choice is an open invitation to EVERYONE in the cannabis space to pick and discuss their favorite cannabis products. The Winners below were unanimously chosen by cannabis consumers from across Las Vegas who are passionate about smoking the best products there are. Now let’s find out which products were chosen by the people!

BEST EDIBLE

Rainbow Upload Gummy by Select

 
 

Last but definitely not least is the BEST EDIBLE Winner, the Rainbow Upload Gummies by Select. Select has been an industry leader since the early days of recreational legalization, and they have always been committed to producing cleaner and safer vaporizer cartridges. The Select X Bites product line has encapsulating technology that allows more THC to be absorbed into your body and has stronger onset time and long-lasting effects. These gummies are delicious and take about 30 to 45 minutes for the effects to kick in. Now, many of you asked, what does “A Rainbow Upload“ taste like? Well, the experts at Select say it tastes like “An interstellar bending of light produces this puckering prism of lime, orange, and raspberry.“ With a flavor profile like that, who can resist these delicious and hard-hitting treats?

BEST EXTRACT

Spritzer Live Rosin by Virtue

 
 

Virtue takes their second price by honoring their belief of “Dedication to perfection “ by going beyond their flower line to produce a mouthwatering Live Rosin product line. Virtue’s Dry Sift Rosin is created with natural ingredients and precise heat and pressure. The terpenes are preserved to give you the best natural flavor. The Spritzer Live Rosin has an earthy citrus aroma and doesn’t leave you coughing for hours. This is an excellent rosin to smoke throughout the day to keep you relaxed while accomplishing chores and finishing tasks off your to-do list!

BEST FLOWER

Fig Bar by Virtue

 
 

Virtue is a brand that stands out because of the consistently high-quality products they produce. Their motto is “Wisdom is knowing what to do; next, Skill is knowing how to do it, and Virtue is doing it.“ Virtue has been home to popular strains such as Ultraviolet, Dark Phoenix, and G13. During this year’s NUWU CUP, Virtue has exceeded expectations by taking home two Consumer’s Choice trophies!
The Fig Bar eighth by Virtue is an Indica strain that is very pungent, and the strain comes from a cross between G.S.C., Ghost OG, and Emerald Triangle Kush. This flower has been known to give a soothing and calming body high, perfect for pain relief.

BEST PREROLL

Grapevine Infused Preroll by TWAX “The Clear“

 
 

Well, we didn’t see this coming, the Grapevine Infused Preroll is so good that it won the BEST PREROLL Category twice! As we wrote above, this preroll can make you feel euphoric and elevated, and that feeling seems to be shared by most people who have smoked it. So, it’s safe to say that this product IS the CLEAR winner ( 🥁) for everyone!

BEST VAPE

Watermelon Zkittlez by Church

 
 

Church Cannabis Company prides itself in its advanced proprietary extraction methods and Standard Operating Procedures. Their terpene profiles are all-natural, strain-specific, and COA and SDS Certified. They also focus on growing exotic genetic strains that stand out on the market. Their Watermelon Zkittlez is an Indica-dominant strain which is a cross of the Zkittlez and Watermelon strains. This cartridge hits fast, so you’ll feel euphoric almost instantly. If that’s not enough, this product has an amazing fruity smell, so if you want a product that won’t leave you smelling like you hotboxed your car, then you have to try this winner!

 

CONCLUSION

Thank you for joining us for our 2nd Annual NUWU CUP & our first-ever Consumer’s Choice Awards! We hope you’ve enjoyed the variety of products that NUWU has to offer. As we expand into our new building, we look forward to next year’s NUWU CUP, where we’re taking this event to new smokey heights! Stay toked NUWU Fam and we’ll see you in 2023!