From dialed-in flower to standout vapes, edibles, and drinks, this year’s Cannabis Cup results highlight the operators setting the pace for New York quality.
Best Sativa Flower: Doobie Labs, White Widow
Doobie Labs brought their flower to market in 2024 after a relentless pursuit to perfect their product. And clearly, it’s paying off. For a newcomer to take home Best Sativa Flower is a serious statement.
White Widow is a legendary ’90s strain. This high-potency, sativa-dominant hybrid delivers peppery pine and citrus notes with a balanced, flavorful smoke and the kind of uplifting effects that made it a classic in the first place.
Check them out at doobielabs.com.
Best Indica Flower: Golden Garden, Blue Zushi
Golden Garden grows flower that gets your attention the second you crack the bag. They work with killer genetics, and only the best buds make their way to the shop.
Blue Zushi is an incredible example of true indica energy. The depth of flavor matches the deep buzz, making it an easy pick for the top spot.
Check them out at goldengardenny.com.
Best Hybrid Flower: The Kaleidoscope Collective, Permanent Marker
Permanent Marker is small-batch craft done the right way. It’s rich and earthy, the kind of terpene experience that sticks with you long after the bowl burns out.
This hybrid hits a clean balance between head and body, so it plays just as well for a social session as it does for a quiet night in.
Check them out at thekaleidoscopecollective.co.
Best Infused Pre-Rolls: RYTHM, Strawberry Shortcake Remix
RYTHM knows how to take a classic pre-roll and turn the volume up. Built on iconic strains and reliable effects, the brand has earned consumer trust through precision rolling and big flavors.
Strawberry Shortcake Remix is a perfect example of that approach. Expect creamy strawberry on the inhale, rich and sweet, followed by an infused kick that pushes it well beyond the average pre-roll.
Check them out at rythm.com.
Best Pre-Rolls: Runtz, Obama Runtz
Of course Runtz is putting out the most fire Runtz. The brand built its name on this strain, and Obama Runtz proves they know exactly what they’re doing.
It’s sweet, gassy, and loud on the palate, with a strong indica lean that hits deep and lasts. The experience evolves as you smoke it, staying euphoric, engaging, and well-balanced from start to finish. Perfectly rolled and packed in a glass tube, this is craft done right.
Best Non-Distillate Vapes: MFNY, Hash Burger
MFNY does everything single-source at its Hudson Valley farm. Seed-to-shelf means they control every step from growing to harvesting to processing. The attention to detail shines through in every hit.
Hash Burger throws a loud cloud of sweet spicy, lemony terps up front, with woody pine and florals on the exhale. Made from fresh-frozen flower using hydrocarbon extraction, this is live resin with full-spectrum cannabinoids and natural terpenes.
Get more at mfny.co.
Best Distillate Vapes: Heady Tree, Gas Leak
Heady Tree is dedicated to delivering top-quality cannabis products to the New York community. They embrace organic farming principles, avoiding synthetic fertilizers and pesticides in their climate-controlled greenhouses.
Gas Leak is a perfect showcase of that commitment. Bold diesel flavor meets earthy pine-box-style undertones that hit smooth and stay true to the classic gas terp profile.
Check them out at headytree.com.
Best Edibles: Incredibles, Empire State Bar
Incredibles has been in the game since 2010. They first launched homemade cookies to help Grandma Noni, and it grew into a brand that helped define what reliable, well-crafted edibles should be.
The Empire State Bar is a perfect expression of that legacy. Dreamy milk chocolate, rich buttery toffee, and the sweetest buzz. Chef’s kiss. This is the kind of chocolate that reminds you why the name Incredibles fits.
Check them out at iloveincredibles.com.
Best Beverages: Layup, Fruit Punch
Layup is perfect when you want something refreshing and easy to drink, with a slow and steady high.
Fruit Punch is sweet and tart, but stays clean and refreshing without trying too hard. Keep your eyes on this brand. Layup feels modern, intentional, and incredibly drinkable.
Check them out at layup.nyc.
