If you've ever enjoyed a cup of blended coffee, a bottle of red wine, or a finely crafted whiskey, you may have wondered why cannabis doesn’t offer the same sort of curated blends — especially with so many flavorful strains available. It's a fair question, and while pre-mixed flower blends aren't common in dispensaries, cannabis blending does exist in a few creative and flavorful forms.
While it’s rare to find a pre-packaged mix of two or more strains on dispensary flower shelves, blending is actually popular in the world of cannabis concentrates. Extractors often mix strains when producing different types of hash or rosin, both to enhance flavor and for practical reasons like yield and consistency. These custom combinations often don’t correspond to any single cannabis strain you’d recognize because they’re not true genetic crosses — they’re handcrafted mixes chosen by experienced hash makers.
For example, in Denver, top extractors like In House Melts and Soiku Bano are known for creating standout terpene-rich rosin blends. One recent fan favorite is “McGriddle,” a cold-cure rosin that combines Donny Burger, Gelato Cake, and Maple Dunks. Much like a blended whiskey, this kind of cannabis mix offers a unique taste and effect profile that goes beyond what a single strain might deliver.
Infused pre-rolls are another place where blending happens frequently. These joints often contain one strain of flower and a different strain of concentrate, creating an enhanced and sometimes complex experience. And while less glamorous, dispensaries also sell blended cannabis in the form of "shake" — the loose bits of bud that accumulate from multiple strains. Though more affordable, these mixes are usually random and not crafted for flavor or consistency.
So why don’t we see more intentionally blended flower on dispensary shelves? The main reason is that most consumers already struggle to understand the effects and nuances of single strains. Introducing strain combinations might only add to the confusion, making it harder for casual users to find what they like or expect. Also, regulatory systems and labeling standards aren’t always well-suited for mixed-strain products, further complicating the issue.
Still, if you're curious to explore your own cannabis blends, there’s nothing stopping you. Buy small amounts of a few different strains and experiment at home. You might just discover your own signature mix — a custom "weed blend" tailored to your taste.
