AK-47 strain: genetics, flavour and archive review

Overview

AK-47 is documented here as a distinct cannabis cultivar, with identity and naming kept separate from unsupported medical claims.

Genetics and lineage

The recorded lineage includes South American. Source disagreement should be treated as part of the cultivar's naming history rather than flattened into a false certainty.

Flavour

The flavour vocabulary attached to this cultivar includes Skunk, Spicy, Tobacco.

Reported character

Commonly reported subjective effects include Talkative, Hungry, Energetic. Individual experience varies, and this is not medical guidance.

Historical sample observations

A historical UK review sample provides the following sample-specific context. This week the reviewer had the pleasure of reviewing an absolute classic. This is one of the first strains the reviewer was introduced to by name, and its origins date back to 1992 when Serious Seeds released it to the market. \n Ladies and Gentleman, this week is all about the AK-47. \n \n \n \n Background \nDespite its name, AK-47 is likely to leave you feeling chilled out and mellow. This 60% 40% sativa-dominant split is well-known in the world of cannabis, probably predating many of your favourite strains. \n \nAs mentioned above, Serious Seeds bred this one 25 years ago. Think about this: In the year that this debuted, Biggie featured in The Source Unsigned Hype column (March 1992). \n \nNow that’s old school. \n \n \n \nAK-47 is a strain which combines Mexican, Columbian, Afghani and Thai varieties of cannabis to create a sativa-dominant hybrid blend that consistently delivers over 20% THC when tested in the lab. \n \nThis one is easy to grow and has a short indoor flowering time of 53-63 days. \n Appearance \n \n \nThe sample the reviewer’ve got looks like a classic bit of bud – the sort of stuff the reviewer used to pick up if the reviewer got lucky before the reviewer had the luxury of knowing what the reviewer’m getting. \n \nThe pistils are thick and golden orange, and there is nice trichome coverage on the bud, although not the best the reviewer’ve seen recently by a longshot. \n \nThe texture is reasonably dense, but not as dry as the reviewer’d like, and it has a fair bit of give. \n Smell \n \n \nThis sample isn’t the most fragrant of buds, but it does give off a slight skunky scent that again reminds the reviewer of old school flavours when the reviewer catch the aroma. \n \nGrinding this up the reviewer get a little more smell – there is a level of pungency here that is different to other strains – not hazey, sweet, gassy or fruity, but it’s own kind of flavour. At one point The reviewer recorded the reviewer even got hints of sandalwood! \n Taste \n \n \nSo, time for the reviewer's favourite bit – consuming some of this AK-47. \n \nThe first bong of this the reviewer hit is way too intense, and the flavour is all messed up. There must be a hair or something in it, because it just doesn’t taste nice. High levels of acridity. \n \nSo naturally, the reviewer decide to do another bong to see what went wrong.. \n \nThe second hit is delicious! So glad the reviewer did this, and it wasn’t messed up by the first hit. Some of the pungency comes through, and the acridity of the smoke is noticeably less, allowing the reviewer to finish the bowl in one breath with ease. \n \nI don’t feel the need to cough this time, and get a nice taste of the AK47 flavour through the Jaxx Barron. \n Effects \n \n \nThis is a strong one! the reviewer’m looking for hits that deliver over 20% THC, and the reviewer’m not disappointed when the effects start kicking in. \n \nThis is a sativa-dominant hybrid, and the cerebral levity hits the reviewer first, bringing the reviewer up to a happy place and away from any morning grogginess. \n \nThen the relaxation sets in, and the reviewer just feel fantastic. Immediately forgetting about the bad first bong hit, the reviewer’m able to enjoy the stoned feeling as it grows in intensity. \n Conclusion \n[caption id="" align="alignnone" width="4032"] AK-47 under flash[/caption] \n \nI enjoyed sampling this classic for this week’s cannabis strain review . AK47 is a strain which has been on the market for a quarter of a century, and after smoking this sample it’s fair to assume it’ll be around for a while yet! \n \n \n \n \n More from the archive \nAK-47 is a funny name for a cannabis strain. And it's not alone! In this feature, cannabis activist Winston Matthews discusses Green Crack, and other cannabis strain names \n \n archivemag.co.uk/green-crack-cannabis-strain-names \n \n

Uncertainty and variation

Where records are incomplete or disputed, the page preserves that uncertainty instead of inventing precision.

Questions

What is AK-47?

AK-47 is a cannabis cultivar represented in the independent UK strain archive.

Is every AK-47 sample identical?

No. Phenotype, cultivation, storage and batch differences can materially change appearance, aroma and reported character.

AK-47

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