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The Casey Jones strain is a cross of Oriental Express X East Coast Sour Diesel.
In fact, the Casey Jones strain is named after a train engineer that died saving people from a Train Crash over 100 years ago – Oriental Express is a cross of Trainwreck and Thai cannabis strains, giving you some idea of the origin of the name of this strain.
The Casey Jones strain is an 80/20 sativa-dominant hybrid, delivering a heady, chatty high – we love this strain because it looks, tastes and smells particularly distinct and complex. This batch, the “Mr Organics Cut” was grown in the UK, and was grown organically too.
Strain Summary
Casey Jones is an 80% sativa-dominant hybrid that inspires creativity and uplifts the mood, making it a favorite among artists and those seeking relief from stress, depression, and anxiety. Named after a heroic train conductor, this strain embodies the spirit of its namesake by providing users with an energetic and focused high, ideal for daytime use. With THC levels ranging from 16% to 17.8% and CBD content between 0.29% and 0.58%, Casey Jones is potent enough for experienced users but should be approached with caution by novices.
This strain boasts a complex flavor profile, dominated by citrus and diesel notes, thanks to a terpene mix that includes limonene, pinene, myrcene, and caryophyllene. The effects are predominantly cerebral, offering an uplifting and euphoric experience without the risk of couch lock, thus enabling productivity and creativity throughout the day.
Casey Jones’s genetics are traced back to Trainwreck and Oriental Express, with some attributing its lineage to East Coast Sour Diesel by Head Seeds. This blend results in a plant that is not only powerful in effects but also versatile in its medical applications, effectively treating minor pains alongside mental health challenges.
Cultivation of Casey Jones presents a moderate challenge, suitable for growers with some experience. It flowers within 63-70 days and can be grown both indoors and outdoors, reaching heights of 60-80 inches indoors and over 90 inches outdoors. Growers can expect yields of 0.5-1 oz/ft² indoors and 10-15 oz per plant outdoors, making it a rewarding strain for those willing to invest the care and attention it requires.
Appearance
This sample looks really complex – the trichome coverage is heavy, sparkling, and they’re almost dripping from the bud.
The colouration and shape of this are both wonderful, adding to the complexity. The pistils are a vibrant golden colour and are easily visible on the bud.
Smell
Another complex attribute of the Casey Jones strain is its smell – dank, pungent, earthy and slightly gassy.
The smell of Casey Jones is intoxicating and I am immediately impressed, even before breaking it open or grinding it up. After breaking the sample apart, I get even more of a delicious dank scent that makes me immediately want to smoke some.
Taste
Consuming Casey Jones through my Widow Maker Bong, I’m getting a dank gassiness that comes through in terms of the flavour.
In fact, the smell of the strain comes through the bong perfectly, which marks this out as well-grown and well-cured, as none of the taste is lost.
I’m reminded of the flavour of Trainwreck, but this Casey Jones tastes a bit more gassy than the version of that which I remember.
I also enjoyed consuming this strain through my Genius Pipe; another enjoyable way to smoke it – the flavour of this strain is great!
Note: This sample also leaves very white ash.
Effects
The Casey Jones strain isn’t the fastest acting strain, so hitting the pipe and then the bong in quick succession means that I’m treated to the effects of both simultaneously!
The sativa-led effects are pleasant, although the indica relaxation does work its way into the uplifting, cerebral high – the first thing I’m treated to is a wave of happiness as the strain kicks in.
Then that fades and I get a nice creative and relaxed focus (zen?), making this a good option for a daytime smoke.
Conclusion
The Casey Jones strain is one of my favourites in this series, and for good reason! The incredible complexity of this strain make it a wonderful option for cannabis connoisseurs.
It is worth noting that people have reported different variations of Casey Jones, with some differences in the effects in particular – however, this batch seemed to match up well to the research I did about this strain online.
Getting to sample this organic version was an enjoyable experience, and everything from the appearance to the effects left me feeling impressed. I would smoke this sample again!
