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King Royal Kratom Shot Review

King Royal

King Royal Liquid Kratom Extract Experience

Product: King Royal Premium Kratom Shot (10 ml)

Rating:

Manufacturer: King Royal (???)

Website: [Smoke Shop only]

Cost: $14.99

General Information

General Info

I have seen King Royal before, I may have even reviewed one of their kratom products, although this one looked new to me. This container is glass, easy to open, and the liquid smells fairly similar to most kratom extracts. The company is obscure in their identification. I assume it’s made by “King Royal,” however, their QR code either doesn’t work or is too small for me to handle.  I literally didn’t have the patience to wait for my camera to identify it and try to open the website.   There isn’t much on the bottle, although it does state it is “made in the USA,” and uses the “highest quality kratom.”

Administration

Unfortunately, there is no use instructions or supplement facts panel, a huge negative for me. I chose to consume this entire liquid shot after eating a tuna sub from a really good local sub shop.

Effects / Experience

After about 20 minutes or so, I began to feel a light kratom buzz, a small euphoria, and a light-headedness.  These effects lasted about 10-15 minutes before dithering out and leaving me feeling slightly ill.  I would say I took too much, although the effects themselves (the positive effects) would have been greater if that were the case.

Final Notes

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I cannot in good conscious give this product anything better than a 2 star review. The reason it doesn’t receive a 1 star review, is because it did provide SOME positive effects. The negative effects weren’t so bad, but still made me sick enough to lower it a couple stars, and the lack of supplement facts or usage instructions lowered it even further. Still, I would not recommend this product and largely felt it was a waste of money and time.

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Earth Kratom Organic Liquid Maeng Da Shot

Earth Kratom Organic Shot Review

Product: Liquid Maeng Da Extract Liquid Kratom (16 ml)

Rating:

Manufacturer: Earth Kratom Organic

Website: https://earthkratom.com/product/kratom-beyond-extract-liquid-16ml/

Cost: $22.99

General Information

General Info

I have reviewed Earth Kratom products before, however, this product struck me as unique for its price. It was expensive to find in a headshop. It is almost that expensive online as well.  The container is sleek, small, and dark in color.  The label is hard to read. The warning states it is for ceremonial or incense purposes only. How you would use this liquid extract as an incense is beyond me, however, clearly it is for consumption.  I did notice the warning that the manufacturer is not responsible for any misuse of the product. Still, I decided to give it a shot.

Administration

There are no supplement usage facts on the bottle. I assume one container is one serving, so I took the entire shot with nothing on my stomach but a Nestle Crunch bar and a glass of water.  Tasted terrible, smelled terrible, and left an awful aftertaste and a thick film over my tongue that was impossible to even scrape off.

Effects / Experience

Bali

I began feeling the positive kratom effects (happiness, talkativeness, light hearted feelings, emotional empathy, and euphoria) about 15 minutes in. This lasted about 10 minutes. I felt a powerful onset of nausea after about 25 minutes. The nausea persisted for about an hour. I assume if you took this in portions, it might be better, however, the grossness of the experience left me wanting nothing to do with it.  The thought of it makes me a little ill.

Final Notes

Unfortunately, this product did not meet my expectations. I found it overpriced and underperforming.  The liquid tasted terrible and was filled with a residue, sort of rough sediment that made me unsettled. I got sick from this one for a good hour, something I’m not too found of but happens with some of the bad kratom extracts. It reminds me of one of the terrible OPMS shots.  The container was hard to open, the label was hard to read, there was no supplement facts panel and they blatantly discourage using it for consumption. Altogether, this is NOT one of the kratom products I would recommend and it only earns a 2 star Fat Sammy review.

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Groovy Fine Kratom Elixir Review

Groovy

Does Groovy Kratom Elixir Work?

Product: Groovy Fine Kratom Elixir Red Extract (12 ml)

Rating:

Manufacturer: Groovy Fine

Website: [only available in head shops and smoke shops]

Cost: $17.99

General Information

General Info

This product was purchased at a local smoke shop.  It came wrapped in a cool little “Groovy Fine” baggie, and was a bright colored tube that I found easy to reseal if I had chosen not to consume it all at once. The label is harder to read, but contained all of your normal disclaimers. Given it states it is a “red extract”, I assumed this meant red vein kratom, which I usually find more sedating than energizing.  The inside seal under the lid was rubber, which I found nice and professional.

Administration

This product contained no supplement facts panel, a huge negative in my book. However, I assumed consuming the entire container was probably equivalent to one serving size, so I did so on an empty stomach, along with a glass of apple juice to tone the flavor done some.

Effects / Experience

I felt a pretty decent kratom buzz about 25 minutes after consumption.  The effects lasted about half an hour. Kind of short for the price, but still enjoyable, with no real downside. It did not make me sick and it was not sickening to consume it…although I did drink it with an entire glass of apple juice to mask the taste anyway.

Final Notes

The only real downside is that there is no obvious manufacturer or party responsible for making the stuff. I hate when people do that, as you have no idea who could have gone wrong if there was a problem.  It’s probably a cheap Chinese product being upsold at a massive price hike, however, the effects are still good enough to earn it a 2 out of 5 star Fat Sammy Rating. Had they included a supplements facts panel and some manufacturer information (even the company name), I would have given it 3 stars. I would not buy it again, mostly because of the ominous lack of a manufacturer, however, I cannot discourage using this product either.

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ZaZa Red Liquid Shot Review

Za Za

ZaZa 5-HTP and GABA Liquid Shot Experience

Product: ZaZa Red Liquid Shot [new formula, 2 oz]

Rating:

Manufacturer: M&J Distribution

Website: [available at local headshops and smoke shops only]

Cost: $11.99

General Information

I came across ZaZa Red Liquid Shot at a local smoke shop.  The product looks a lot like a 5 hour energy drink, although its ingredients are far difference. It looks like it largely relies upon GABA and 5-HTP as its main ingredients, although it also contains Lemon Balm and Caffeine.  There are some sugars and vitamins, probably for flavor and energy to counteract the taste and the sedative effects the other ingredients invoke. There is a United States flag, insinuating it is a USA product, although I am skeptical.

Administration

Administration

There are many warnings on the bottle, including the standard disclaimers (do not consume more than 1 bottle every two days, do not use if pregnant, consult a doctor before use). It also states not to use with alcohol or benzodiazepines.  One serving size is one bottle. I consumed two of these bottles within a 2 hour period after eating some chicken wings and downing a pepsi cola.

Effects / Experience

Instructions

Sick, sick, sick! I felt super ill after using this product. This is very abnormal for me, although, I did take double the dose. Still, I would not waste my money on it again.  This product’s peak meant violently vomiting all of my food, and dry heaving for about an hour.  I felt dizzy, disassociated (not in a good way), and overall upset that I had taken it. Regret set in about 60 minutes after taking it (unfortunately I just took the second bottle at about 50 minutes, when I did not realize I would have such a violent, terrible experience).

Final Notes

This product is dangerous in that it makes you dizzy, and gives you a sense of sickness nearly right away. I did not experience any favorable experiences from ZaZa Red, and felt it was a waste of money and time.  I was upset that I ruined the rest of my Saturday night trying this product and would not recommend it to others. The only reason it does not receive a one star Fat Sammy review, is that I felt I would have had a less horrible time if I had followed the instructions and only consumed one bottle. Still, I cannot recommend this product.

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Earth Kratom Bali Extract Review

Earth Kratom

Is Earth Kratom Any Good?

Product: Earth Kratom Bali Organic Extract (12 ml or 9 grams of leaf)

Rating:

Manufacturer: Earth Kratom (Fire Wholesale)

Website: https://earthkratom.com/

Cost: $19.99

General Information

I have tried other Earth Kratom products in the past and been only mildly impressed. This extract came in a small tube and claims to be a premium bali extract.  Skeptical for the price, I still decided to take the plunge and give it a shot.  The container itself it is nicely done, with an easy-to-read label, despite the fact it is so small. It is a trustworthy brand for many reasons, including the fact the container is well-sealed (even with a protective sticker to keep the cap shut until it’s broken for use).  The smell is pungent, but this is normal for any kratom extract.

Administration

Administration

The container has no use instructions, or supplement facts panel, which is a huge negative for me.  I use a lot of kratom products and the better products (such as Vivazen), almost always include a supplement facts panel.  This is because they condone the use of the product for consumption and stand by their ingredients or concoction. I decided to take the entire shot in the morning, as I had not yet consumed anything else. I figured this was the best chance at a good experience.

Effects / Experience

I felt a very mild kratom effect about 30 minutes after consuming the shot, however, ultimately I did not see much effect. It did not provide pain relief or euphoria. It did not provide any of the normal, expected kratom effects.  The only positive thing I can say is that it did not make me ill.

Final Notes

This was a mediocre kratom product. It did not make me sick, but also did not give me the usual kratom high I was looking for.  There are better kratom products out there, for half the cost.  I cannot recommend this product based upon the price. I would have to take two within an hour to feel what I wanted to feel, however, even that would be hopeful.  I can say that there is the normal kratom liquid taste, and smell, however, the effects are significantly lacking. I confidently give this product a two star Fat Sammy rating.

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NZT-48 Limitless Pills Review

Does the NZT-48 Limitless Pill by Limitless X Work?

Product: NZT-48 Limitless Pill

Fat Sam Rating:

Manufacturer: Limitless X

Website: https://shop.limitlessx.com/products/nzt-48-limitless-pill-5-month

Cost: $169.95 (5 month supply)

General Information

Limitless X is a newer company. It appears the only product the sell is the NZT-48 knock off pill. They compare their concoction to competitors such as Alpha Brain, FocusYN, and Red Bull. This is a nootropic pill, utilizing ingredients such as huperzine a and 5-HTP.  Why they would include 5-HTP alongside huperzine is beyond me, as the two ingredients most definitely conflict and have opposing effects. They claim this is a serotonin booster, but I personally see no evidence of that. The only positive thing about the product from the label and their marketing material, is that they do not include any maltodextrin, which basically means they don’t use an ingredient to create a powder from liquid (none of the ingredients are liquid anyway…). Still, I decided to give this product a legitimate chance to work, even though my gut told me it was just a marketing ploy to capitalize on the famous 2011 Bradley Cooper movie, Limitless.

Administration

The instructions, as I understand them, are to take one dose a day until the effects build up in the system.  I took my dose on an empty stomach for the first week, thinking it would give the product the best chance to work.  I then decided to try it later in the day, and even increased the dosage from 1 dose to 2 doses (at once), and later, 3 doses at once.

Effects / Experience

I did not notice anything at all the first time I took this product. I tried it a few more times, as noted, increasing dosages.  I also tried using it for nearly 30 days straight. Unfortunately, my life remained the same. I still poured myself into my normal honda civic, woke up without any reasonable motivation, and found myself struggling for the energy to do my normal routine.  I have taken other products which work better, that I significantly missed while trialing this product and I can confidently say I will not try this again.  I did donate the remaining 4 months of this product to my good friend, the trash can though, and he seemed to like them just fine!

Final Notes

Ultimately, I am sincerely dissatisfied with the NZT-48 pill.  This is my first product with Limitless X, a company that seems to primarily have been created to pursue a “real life NZT pill.” Their container is certainly normal, professional to say the least.  Their marketing was pretty sweet, causing me to believe I would experience something similar to the movie. And their price was fairly reasonable, considering you get a “five month supply,” provided you actually use it for five months, of which I never would. I probably used this for about a month before I gave up. And while I understand the notion that these types of things (nootropics, etc) are meant to build up in the system, there was never any notable build up for me, and it left me very disappointed. I cannot by any means recommend this product.  The only reason it does not get a 1 star review, is because it didn’t make me sick, and the company themselves seemed to be professionals.  That said, however, there are definitely better options in terms of stimulants and brain nootropics, some of which I have already reviewed.

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Hemp Brand SFV OG Delta 10 Hybrid

SFV OG Hemp Flower Experience

Does SFV OG Hemp Bud Work?

Product: SFV OG Delta 10 Hybrid Flower (7g)

Manufacturer: “Hemp Brand” Go Energy Stick (aka “Go CBD Brand”) out of Miami FL

Website: GoEnergyStick.com (gocbdinfo@gmail.com)

Cost: $52.99

Fat Sam’s Legal High Rating

General Product Info

This product was on a top shelf in a Florida smoke shop. It was strongly recommended by the clerk as their best selling Hemp flower.  The price was expensive, but I decided if any Delta 10 products work (which none I had tried so far ever manifested any effects), then this one would be the one. The heavy glass jar is labeled “SFV OG,” presumably their name for the kief-rolled “hand picked” hemp buds.  Supposedly it is a Delta 10 hybrid, making it part indica and part sativa.  The flowers are “premium kief covered” and “hand trimmed” as well.   The back of the label states that the selected hemp is “strain specific, 100% natural terpenes” with a cannabidiol content of 1500 mg and a Delta 10 THC content of 150mg.  It also states 1600 mg of active cannabinoids.

Product Administration

Although Delta 8 and 10 are supposedly legal, the bottle lists a total active Delta 9 THC content of under 0.3 % (this is to be in compliance with the Farm Bill of 2018, allowing the sale and production of Hemp at will).  There are no usage instructions on the bottle…but I decided to vape through about a gram, smoke through 2 grams, and I used the rest to create an oil with vegetable glycerin, which I proceeded to vape as well.

Product Effects

Out of all of my attempts to enjoy this product (vaping, smoking in a joint and in a bowl, and vape juice), none of my attempts produced any favorable effects.  I did enjoy the smell and the taste, and noticed no negative side effects, thus, I can award this product a 2 star Fat Sammy review. Not the best rating by any means (obviously), but also not the worst.

Final Thoughts

This Delta 10 flower was extremely overpriced and led to no legitimate effects I can trace to being “marijuana-like.” I can say that it smells amazing, just like the actual stuff. And the taste is pleasant.  And if you smoke enough of it, you do feel a TINY bit more relaxed…but it simply isn’t worth the amount or time or energy to smoke through 3 grams to feel what a melatonin could give you.  I cannot truly recommend this brand or this flower, but I can say it was not the worst product I have reviewed.  I still think the Delta 8, 9 and 10 flowers are completely placebo and a total fad. They are certainly not worth the money.

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Slushers Delta 8 THC Review

Slushers Fruit Snacks Delta 8 Expeirence

Do Delta 8 Slushers by Blaze inc Work?

Product: Slushers Delta 8 Fruit Snacks (250 mg – 10 qty)

Manufacturer: Blaze Inc (Los Angeles, CA)

Website: https://www.blazetherapeutics.com/

Cost: $24.99

Fat Sam’s Legal High Rating

General Product Info

I purchased this pack of Slushers Delta 8 candy from a head shop in Florida while on vacation.  They market the product as a THC fruit snacks which is legal and just like “gushers.” The label is easy to read, professional, and resealable.  The front of the package states “Legal Farm Bill 2018”, and that each candy is “bursting with flavor in every bite.”  Their slogan is “You Know What’s Up!”  The back of the package is rather extensive,  filled with a ton of serving, ingredient, and warning info.

Product Administration

The product label states 1 slusher (25 mg of Delta 8 THC) is a serving size, and the ingredients include suga, MCT, Hemp Extracts, Corn starch, tapioca, maltodextrin, palm oil, glycerin, and a variety of other things.  There is the typical “These statements haven’t been approved by the FDA” disclaimer is on the back panel, as well as the “do not drive or operate heavy machinery, or consume if pregnant or breastfeeding” warning.  I do like that the product lists the expiration date and the batch number.  It also states it is for 21+ aged adults and that the gummies are lab tested.    I chose to consume the entire pack within 10 minutes, rather than the suggested 1 gummy per serving size.  I consumed a peanut butter and jelly sandwich and a milky way candy bar about an hour later.

Product Effects

I did not notice any effects from these gummies, besides them tasting pretty much like gushers candies. 

Final Thoughts

Ultimately, I was let down. I felt like I paid for a 25$ pack of gushers that tasted slightly worse than actual gushers. While it was a plus they were coated in sugar, and different flavors, I still felt led on and let down.  I am still irritated that I got no effects, and I cannot see myself recommending this product to anyone. Delta 8 seems to be a scam.  While it may be “legal” it certainly doesn’t work in terms of generating any sort of relaxation or high.  The only reason the Slushers get 2 stars instead of 1 star, is because they tasted more pleasant than most CBD and delta 8 products.

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Gold Silver Delta 8 THC Moonrock Pre-roll Review

Moon Rock

Gold Silver Tropicana Cookie Sativa Experience

Are Gold Silver Moon Rock Pre-Rolls Any Good?

Product: Moon Rock Pre-Roll Delta 8 THC Sativa (240 mg)

Manufacturer: Gold Silver

Website: https://www.goldsilvercannabis.com/

Cost: $17.99

Fat Sam’s Legal High Rating

General Product Info

Gold Silver is a newer Delta 8 “cannabis” company, offering a variety of pre-rolls and delta 8 products.  This product is Tropicana Cookie flavored, and comes in a resealable joint container.  The joint itself is rolled in kief (like most Delta 8 pre-rolls) and it is listed as a “Sativa” product. The only real warning on the joint container itself reads “Keep out of reach of children.”  The company’s slogan is also printed on the container, reading “Inhale. Exhale, Smile.”  I purchased this from a very excited head shop clerk who swore it was “the most powerful Delta 8 joint they offer.”  He seemed sure that I would feel marijuana-like effects from this product and insisted it was very high energy.

Product Administration

I have zero tolerance for marijuana, as I have not smoked actual weed in months.  I smoked through this entire pre-roll in less than twenty minutes.  Although there was no need to use the resealable joint container, I still found that a nice touch and I might use it for something else in the future.

Product Effects

No effects of any kind were felt or experienced from Gold Silver’s pre roll delta 8 joint.  I was disappointed after smoking the entire joint, by myself, within 20 minutes…as I thought I would finally achieve the “delta 8 high” people talk about.  However, after this, I am more convinced than ever that Delta 8 is a scam.

Final Thoughts

As with all Delta 8 products, I had not noticed a single psychoactive effect from Gold Silver Tropicana Cookie.  This pre roll smelled like real marijuana, tasted sweet, and offered a reasonable “cigar-like” experience, however, it was sold to me (and purchased) as a marijuana substitute that would provide some sort of psychoactive benefit.  The clerk literally sold it as the most powerful Delta 8 variant product they offered and swore he himself smoked them regularly.  I see no benefit to purchasing this product over a sweet cigar, and feel it was a tremendous waste of money.  I cannot recommend Gold Silver Cannabis products at this time and would urge anyone thinking about using this pre roll to steer clear! There are far better legal highs out there, which offer far more desirable effects (or effects at all).

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Curevana Delta 8 THC Sherbert Review

Delta 8 THC

Does Curevana Delta 8 THC Work?

Is Delta 8 Sherbert by Curvana Good?

Product: Delta 8 THC Sherbert Joint (1000 mg / 3 grams)

Manufacturer: Curevana  (Curevana Inc)

Website: http://curevanacbd.com

Cost: $19.99

Fat Sam’s Legal High Rating

General Product Info

I purchased Curevana’s Delta 8 THC 2 joint pack from a headshop while I was on vacation in a nearby city.  The joints smell legitimately like marijuana, utilize a Curevana-branded joint tip, and are covered in kief.  The front of the package advertises that the product is for 21+ individuals only and that it is made in the USA.  While they had a few flavor options, Sherbert seemed the most appealing to me, so that is the one I purchased. There is a nice QR code on the back that shoots you over to their website, which appears to have started out as a CBD-based site only.

Product Administration

There are two joints per package, each with either 500 mg or 1.5 grams of Delta 8 THC distillate.  The reason I am unsure, is because the package literally states “1.5 gram per joint, 500 mg each joint”, which clearly makes no sense at all.   The only ingredients are “premium hemp flower” and “delta 8 THC distillate.”  There is a warning statement that reminds users the product has not been approved by the FDA, that it is made for adults 21 and over, and that it contains less than 0.3% D9 THC.  Interestingly enough, D9 THC is different than D8 THC, making this product’s claims a bit shady and unreliable.  There is also a warning about driving or operating heavy machinery after using the joint.

Product Effects

I smoked the entire joint within 10 minutes, by myself, and on an empty stomach.  I had not consumed any other drugs or alcohol, and I considered myself entirely sober at the end of the experience. I was not “relaxed” and I did not have even a hint of the traditional THC high one might find in actual marijuana. I did not receive any CBD benefits, or any hemp benefits.  The clerk pretty much lied to me when he said that I would feel the effects of this product.

Final Thoughts

I have not smoked real marijuana in months, so my tolerance is presumably as low as it can get.  Unfortunately, I found this product a huge waste of money and would not recommend Curevana or Delta 8 at this time.  Not only is this Delta 8 THC product a waste, but all of them have been a waste. I believe they are a fad, which will probably wane in the upcoming years as the real thing (actual marijuana) becomes legal in more states.  Curevana might sell some reasonable CBD products, if that’s your cup of tea, however, their unreliable claims on this product make me raise an eyebrow about trying any of their other products.  I only give this product a 2 star review (instead of a one star rating) because the herb smelled decent and the smoke was pleasant, even comparable to smoking a sweet smelling cigar.