{"id":2718,"date":"2021-11-30T14:00:00","date_gmt":"2021-11-30T14:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cannabisnow.com\/?p=57841"},"modified":"2021-11-30T14:00:00","modified_gmt":"2021-11-30T14:00:00","slug":"goldkine-the-midwests-gold-standard-in-cannabis","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thcinct.com\/?p=2718","title":{"rendered":"Goldkine: The Midwest\u2019s Gold Standard in Cannabis"},"content":{"rendered":"

In 2018, Michigan became the first Midwestern state to legalize recreational cannabis. Michigan Proposal 1, Marijuana Legalization Initiative passed with 56-44%<\/a> in favor, allowing residents to grow, consume and possess cannabis. The first dispensaries in Ann Arbor and Morenci opened their doors to residents of the Great Lakes State in December 2019. It has clearly been a popular move; since legalization, Michigan has become the third largest cannabis market<\/a> in the U.S., behind California and Colorado, with recreational sales up 115% to $128.4 million<\/a>. Luxury cannabis brands like Goldkine are driving those sales.<\/p>\n

Goldkine was founded with the goal of creating premium craft cannabis products through unmatched genetics and premium branding.<\/p>\n

\u201cLegalization gave us the chance to start a business together, a dream we always had,\u201d co-founder Jimmy Smith told Cannabis Now<\/em>, referring to the three other co-founders and close friends. \u201cThe dream became Goldkine.\u201d<\/p>\n

Each of the four Goldkine founders brings a unique skill set to the table, enabling them to better serve their customers.<\/p>\n

\u201cIn a rapidly changing, expanding industry like this, that diverse knowledge base is key,\u201d Smith said. \u201cIt allows us to adapt and push through the many obstacles of a growing segment\u2014the fastest growing industry in the world.\u201d<\/p>\n

Goldkine Genetics Are Golden<\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n

Goldkine\u2019s cultivar catalog features genetics that have been specifically bred for indoor cultivation. At its sophisticated grow facility in Warren, Michigan, state-of-the-art equipment and a team of cultivation experts follow carefully choreographed harvest schedules to ensure their customers always have Goldkine products on hand. <\/p>\n

Attention to detail is everything, and the Goldkine team pays special attention to the drying and curing process to preserve the delicate terpene profiles of their flower. The resulting flower is more than a product\u2014it is a symbol of life\u2019s finer things.<\/p>\n

According to Smith, Goldkine\u2019s curated product offering focuses exclusively on top-shelf flowers, including Apple MAC, Mimosa and Zkittlez Kush Mints.<\/p>\n

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Apple MAC<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Apple MAC is a cross of Alien Cookies, Starfighter and Columbian strains with all the tasty richness of an apple pastry. Time is known to slow down for a while with this strain, leaving the consumer with a clear but intensely sedative feeling.<\/p>\n

\u201cApple Mac is an exclusive strain developed in-house and selected by Surfr,\u201d explained Smith. <\/p>\n

\u201cMAC1 combined with Trophy Wife has flavors that explode. The gasoline-rich pheno of Triangle Mint, with hybrid landrace genetics, makes for a very euphoric high like you are traveling through space.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Mimosa <\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n

Mimosa is a cross of Purple Punch and Clementine, creating a unique flavor profile of strong citrus with hints of Hawaiian punch. The strain\u2019s uplifting, clear-headed effect and sense of focus has made it a favorite strain for many across the country. It\u2019s no surprise that Mimosa is the recipient of multiple Cannabis Cups. <\/p>\n

\u201cThe Goldkine Mimosa is the best in the state with unique aromas claiming top-shelf everywhere,\u201d Smith said. \u201cThis sativa-dominant hybrid by Symbiotic Genetics is known for its euphoric and pleasant cerebral high.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Zkittlez Kush Mints<\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n

Zkittlez<\/a> is one of the most popular and award-winning cannabis strains on the market. An indica-dominant mix of Grape Ape and Grapefruit crossed with another undisclosed strain leaves consumers feeling calm, focused, alert and happy while unwinding at any time of day.<\/p>\n

\u201dZkittlez Kush Mints (also called KmintZ) was bred by Ripper Seeds and is a combination of Zkittlez and Kush Mintz,\u201d Smith explains. \u201cThe top reported aromas of the Zkittlez Kush Mints strain are candy, fruit and mint. It is said to taste of mint, sour and sweet citrus, and berries.\u201d <\/p>\n

Creating a Gold-Standard Experience<\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n

From the branding to packaging, each facet of the Goldkine experience has been driven by a passion for delivering luxury cannabis and a true \u201cOne of a Kine\u201d experience. <\/p>\n

\u201cThe current success we have, and will continue to have, comes from a lifetime of trust\u2014and the fact that we all strive for perfection,\u201d Smith said.<\/p>\n

But the Goldkine brand is more than just a label. By marrying top-shelf flower with best practices and consistent service, the Goldkine team has pledged to support local charities. For Smith and his co-founders, a combination of passion for the plant and their dedication to upholding their values and standards will continue to grow Goldkine\u2019s place in the market. <\/p>\n

\u201cThe cannabis business is fun, and the people in it and the customers have such passion for this product,\u201d Smith said. \u201cIt\u2019s inspiring. It really makes you want to work endlessly to provide the people what they want. Love for the brand on their end drives love for the process on our end\u2014and that\u2019s important.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

In 2018, Michigan became the first Midwestern state to legalize recreational cannabis. Michigan Proposal 1, Marijuana Legalization Initiative passed with 56-44% in favor, allowing residents to grow, consume and possess cannabis. The first dispensaries in Ann Arbor and Morenci opened their doors to residents of the Great Lakes State in December 2019. It has clearly been a popular move; since legalization, Michigan has become the third largest cannabis market in the U.S., behind California and Colorado, with recreational sales up 115% to $128.4 million. Luxury cannabis brands like Goldkine are driving those sales. Goldkine was founded with the goal of creating premium craft cannabis products through… <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"fifu_image_url":"","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2718","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-marijuana_information"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/thcinct.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2718","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/thcinct.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/thcinct.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thcinct.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thcinct.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=2718"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/thcinct.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2718\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/thcinct.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=2718"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thcinct.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=2718"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thcinct.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=2718"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}