Flavour directory
Flavour notes
Browse all documented cannabis strain flavour notes in the UK archive. Each flavour page lists cultivars with that taste and aroma characteristic.
- Ammonia
- Apple
- Apricot
- Banana
- Berry
- Blueberry
- Butter
- Candy
- Cheese
- Cheesy
- Chem
- Chemical
- Cherry
- Chestnut
- Chocolate
- Citrus
- Coffee
- Cream
- Creamy
- Diesel
- Earthy
- Floral
- Flowery
- Fruity
- Grape
- Grapefruit
- Herbal
- Honey
- Lavender
- Lemon
- Lime
- Mango
- Menthol
- Mint
- Nutty
- Orange
- Peach
- Pear
- Pepper
- Pine
- Pineapple
- Plum
- Pungent
- Raspberry
- Rose
- Skunk
- Sour
- Spicy
- Strawberry
- Sweet
- Tar
- Tea
- Tobacco
- Tree Fruit
- Tropical
- Vanilla
- Violet
- Woody
58 flavours documented in the archive.
Flavour notes — questions
What are the most common cannabis strain flavours?
In the UK archive, earthy, sweet, diesel, citrus, pine, and fruity are among the most frequently recorded flavour notes. Cheesy and skunky notes are particularly associated with UK-origin cultivars like Cheese and Blues. Flavours are recorded from original review sessions and represent observations of specific samples.
Why do different cannabis strains taste different?
A strain's flavour is primarily determined by its terpene profile — aromatic compounds that give cannabis (and many other plants) their distinctive smells and tastes. Limonene contributes citrus notes, myrcene adds earthy muskiness, caryophyllene brings pepper and spice, and pinene gives pine freshness. Growing conditions, curing, and phenotype also affect flavour.
What is the difference between cannabis flavour and aroma?
Aroma refers to what you smell before and during consumption, while flavour describes the taste experienced on the palate — particularly on the inhale and exhale. The archive records both where they are distinctly noted in review material. Terpenes influence both aroma and flavour.
What are the best-tasting cannabis strains?
Taste is subjective, but strains like Zkittlez (fruity, candy-like), Gelato (creamy, sweet), Lemon Haze (citrus, fresh lemon), and Blueberry (sweet berry) are frequently cited for their distinctive and enjoyable flavour profiles. Browse the flavour directory below to find strains matching your taste preferences.