THE BRAND: SO DANK EXOTICS

So Dank Exotics is a premium small-batch California cultivator operating in the traditional market with a strict focus on organic living-soil cultivation. They don’t produce mass runs. Every jar that comes out of So Dank is grown in controlled environments, hand-selected for terpene loudness and bag appeal, and packaged in premium quarter-jar format that signals immediately what you’re dealing with. Cherry Lime Runtz strain

Their reputation has been built strain by strain — Zubba, Zkittlez v2, and now Cherry Lime Runtz — each reviewed favourably by The Highest Critic and circulating through the California connoisseur community on word-of-mouth alone. So Dank doesn’t need advertising. The product does that work.

Cherry Lime Runtz is their most talked-about drop to date, available now exclusively through Imperial Club LA and shipped discreetly worldwide from Los Angeles.

Category	Score
SMELL	9.5 / 10
FLAVOUR	9.5 / 10
SMOOTHNESS	8.5 / 10
ASH APPEARANCE	8.0 / 10
STRENGTH	8.7 / 10
DRIP/RESIN	8.7 / 10
OVERALL	8.7 / 10

Reviewed by @cali_bud_reviews via The Highest Critic — Overall 87/100 (potential: high 90s)

Cherry Lime Runtz Strain — Genetics & Lineage

What Makes Cherry Lime Runtz Strain a Super Limited Drop

Cherry Lime Runtz strain is a Cherry Limeade x Runtz cross — a super limited small-batch phenotype selected by So Dank Exotics for its exceptional terpene expression and organic bag appeal. The breeding origin sits within the broader Cherry Lime Runtz genetic family documented by multiple sources, but So Dank’s specific expression of this cross has a character of its own — swampy, earthy, and deeply candy-forward in a way that separates it from anything clinical or manufactured.

Runtz — the parent strain created by Cookies in collaboration with Berner — is one of the most recognised and imitated genetics in modern cannabis. A cross of Zkittlez and Gelato, Runtz took California by storm in the mid-2010s with its tropical, creamy candy profile and dense, colourful bud structure. The Runtz genetics are responsible for Cherry Lime Runtz’s chunky calyx formations, moist greasy cure, and the deep, Z-influenced candy terpene foundation.

Cherry Limeade brings the acid. Sharp, tart lime citrus and sweet cherry expressiveness — the sour edge that cuts through the Runtz candy and makes Cherry Lime Runtz strain genuinely distinctive. The result is a cross that smells like someone took the best Runtz you’ve ever had and squeezed a fresh lime and cherry over the top. Grown organically in living soil by So Dank Exotics, that natural cultivation approach amplifies every terpene in the profile and delivers a smoke experience that no synthetic grow can replicate.

Cherry Lime Runtz Strain — Aroma Profile

The Nose on Cherry Lime Runtz Strain Leads the Jar

The Cherry Lime Runtz strain aroma is the defining characteristic of this drop — and it scored 95.5/100 on The Highest Critic’s aroma rating, leading the entire batch comparison it was reviewed in. Open the jar and you know immediately that you’re holding something serious:

Earthy swampy musk — the organic living-soil character expressing itself loudly on first open
Candy Runtz terps — deep, sweet, Z-influenced candy foundation from the Runtz genetics
Creamy lavender florals — a soft, refined floral note that adds complexity beyond the candy
Fresh linen — a clean, almost soapy freshness that runs through the profile
Grape ice cream — rich, creamy berry sweetness from the Zkittlez side of Runtz
Gassy pine-menthol — a cool, pungent gas character building beneath the fruit
Lime citrus and lemon fuel — the Cherry Limeade parent arriving sharp and bright
Sweet cherry tartness — the defining finish, sour-sweet and unmistakably accurate

The word reviewers keep using is LOUD — and that’s earned. This is a strain that fills the room the moment the jar opens and continues to develop in complexity as it breathes. The organic living-soil cultivation amplifies every note in a way that controlled synthetic grows simply can’t replicate.

Cherry Lime Runtz Strain — Flavour Experience

How Cherry Lime Runtz Strain Smokes

The Cherry Lime Runtz strain flavour is where this drop genuinely earns its place as one of the most memorable Runtz expressions in the current California market. According to The Highest Critic’s review, this one “leads the trio in bag appeal and has equally impressive terps” — and the smoke backs up every promise the nose makes.

Inhale:

Mouth-coating candy Runtz terps hit immediately — the most initial flavour impact in the batch
Creamy Z florals and swampy musky earth arrive behind the candy
Lime citrus and lemon limeade cut through cleanly, adding a sharp, refreshing tartness to the sweetness

Mid-Palate:

Pungent burnt fuel and pine develop through the mid-smoke — the gassy depth building progressively
Sweet-tart cherry rides alongside the gas, keeping the candy character present
A fat, solid terp ring forms on the joint paper — the resin production from the Runtz genetics showing clearly

Exhale:

The smoke stays flavourful through the first half of the joint — clean and terpene-loaded
Pepper and bite develop toward the roach end as the second half builds
Overall a genuinely complex, multi-note exhale that rewards slow, deliberate smoking

The recommendation from reviewers is clear: roll it properly, smoke it slowly, and let the organic terpene profile develop across the full session. Cherry Lime Runtz strain is not a strain to rush.

APPEARANCE & BUD STRUCTURE

Cherry Lime Runtz strain scored 94.25/100 for appeal — and what you get in the jar reflects that:

Large and chunky nuggets — good size throughout, chunky and substantial
Open, fluffy calyxed-out formations — the organic structure showing clearly
Swampy green and deep purple base colouration — visually striking and indica-genetic in character
White glistening trichome coating across every surface — intact structure with medium heads and morphed cluster formations
Moist, greasy, partially sticky cure — the Runtz genetics expressed through a greasy, terp-loaded texture on the break
Long orange pistils emerging sporadically from the calyx tips in semi-thick patches
Slightly leafy structure — the sign of a full, organic plant expression without over-trimming

The trichome coverage has the “pressed mushy moist” quality typical of premium Runtz genetics — a texture that concentrators and experienced flower consumers recognise as a sign of genuine terpene and cannabinoid richness rather than a dry, over-cured product chasing visual weight.

SMOKE QUALITY

So Dank Exotics’ organic living-soil cultivation delivers a smoke quality that reflects the authenticity of the grow:

Strong, mouth-filling initial flavour from the first hit — the terp impact is immediate and real
Clean smoke on the first half — the organic grow expressing itself in the early pulls
Pepper and bite developing mid-joint — characteristic of living-soil Runtz genetics as the session progresses
Solid fat terp ring on rolling paper — heavy resin output visible throughout
Toasty, clean effect onset — the indica-leaning genetics producing a warm, honest smoke

The smoke score of 78/100 reflects honest reviewing — the second half develops more character and bite than the first. Experienced smokers will appreciate the full arc of the session. Those who prefer ultra-smooth from roach to tip should take it slow and enjoy the first two-thirds where the terp profile is at its most expressive.

POTENCY & EFFECTS

Cherry Lime Runtz Strain Effects — Toasty, Lifted, and Deeply Relaxing

The Cherry Lime Runtz strain effects scored 88/100 for experience and 87/100 for potency in The Highest Critic’s review — and the character of the high is exactly what you want from a premium indica-dominant Runtz cross.

First Hit:

Nice, toasty onset — warm, comfortable, and clean in the head from the first exhale
A partial uplift in mood and mental energy — sativa elements of the Runtz lineage coming through
Energised, positive, and bright — the kind of onset that makes you reach for another pull immediately

Mid-Session:

The indica genetics take over progressively — a deep, rejuvenating relaxation spreading through the body
Calming and stress-dissolving — the review describes it as “nice and stoney and great for late-night TV”
Mood remains elevated while the body settles into genuine comfort and ease

Later in the Session:

Full body calm and physical relaxation — a deep, satisfying indica wind-down
Sleep comes naturally for those who take the session all the way through
Effects are lasting and consistent — no abrupt crash, just a gradual, comfortable comedown

Primary Terpenes:

Limonene — dominant citrus brightness, mood elevation, stress relief
Caryophyllene — peppery warmth, anti-inflammatory body ease, spicy gas depth
Myrcene — earthy body calm, indica-depth relaxation, smooth onset
Linalool — floral calm from the Cherry genetics, anxiety reduction

Cherry Lime Runtz strain is the right choice for anyone who wants to stay lifted and energised through the session while building toward a deep, satisfying body relaxation by the end. Some say they can go their entire life without another Runtz. This one changes that.

ORDER CHERRY LIME RUNTZ STRAIN — SHIPS WORLDWIDE

Cherry Lime Runtz strain by So Dank Exotics is a super limited small-batch release — when it’s gone, it’s gone. Imperial Club LA ships every order in plain, discreet packaging with no branding or indication of contents. Your product arrives privately and securely, wherever you are.

Customers across the USA, Europe, and internationally can order now through Imperial Club LA. California’s most talked-about Runtz drop — delivered to your door.

STRAIN SUMMARY TABLE

Detail	Info
Brand	So Dank Exotics
Genetics	Cherry Limeade × Runtz
Runtz Origin	Zkittlez × Gelato — Cookies / Berner
Grow Method	Organic living soil — small batch
Type	Indica-dominant hybrid
THC Range	20% – 28%
Primary Terpenes	Limonene, Caryophyllene, Myrcene, Linalool
Flavour Profile	Cherry, Lime, Candy Runtz, Swampy Earth, Lemon Fuel
Review Score	87/100 — The Highest Critic (potential: high 90s)
Best For	Evening sessions, late-night relaxation, flavour chasers
Availability	Super Limited — Imperial Club LA
Shipping	Discreet worldwide — USA, Europe & international

Cherry Lime Runtz effects

Cherry Lime Runtz Strain by So Dank Exotics — Candy Gas California Hybrid | Imperial Club LA