Instead of rating on a scale of 1 to 10, I'll be logging how this strain affected me as either "not noticeable", "barely noticeable", "noticeable", "very noticeable" or "extremely noticeable" in five categories.
The main reason I want to review this blend is because I couldn't find any information about it online. On Garuda's website they state "Due to it being a trade secret, we cannot disclose which strains are included in this blend, sorry!". Most vendors will at least tell you the colors of the strains used. Some will tell you the entire "recipe" complete with percentages. I, of course, don't expect that, but at least give me a clue of what I might expect by telling me what vein colors are used in this blend. Just my opinion / suggestion, Garuda. Anyway, hopefully this review will offer at least a hint of what you're in for if you're curious about trying "Sirin Blend". At the end of my review, I'm going to make an attempt to guess what vein colors are used in this blend. This is not meant to attempt to give away Garuda's "trade secret", but rather a small effort to be helpful to other prospective customers. And besides, my guess will probably be way off anyway.
I've tested "Sirin Blend" at 100% of my normal dose amount (5 grams) and then at a much smaller 40% (2 grams) dose in an effort to see if I could pull energetic properties out of it. Method used for both doses was toss & wash with "Sunny D" on an empty stomach. I noticed full onset for my full dose at approximately 50 minutes after dosing. The smaller dose was much quicker... roughly 30 minutes. 90 minutes after my full dose I experienced very calming and relaxing sensations. I also describe it in my personal notes as a "very heady" burn. At this dose, for me, this is certainly not a "go out and about" blend, as the train to Sedation-ville was quickly approaching. Pain relieving properties were also present. My mood was "level" but I really didn't detect any euphoria at this dose. The same can be said for energetic properties. Although, moderate energy and mild euphoria were present at the much smaller dose. At my normal dose, I was able to take a 30 minute nap at about the 4 1/2 hour mark. I feel that after I woke, any remaining effects of my full dose were just hanging by the thread. Total duration was probably around 5 - 5 1/2 hours. I took my 2 gram dose about an hour before I left for work. Smooth / alert energy on the way to work. Energetic properties only lasted approximately 2 hours on this smaller dose. At the 3 1/2 mark, the train to Sedation-ville not only left the station but darn near ran me over, which seemed very odd to me for a low dose. I managed to make it through my shift and trip home just fine. The thing I really liked about this experience was within 60 - 90 minutes of coming home, I was out like a light. Prior to hitting the pillow I had a few things to take care of and managed to pull together the energy to do them and was in a fairly decent mood doing it (even though I was yawning my head off). I only got roughly 4 1/2 - 5 hours sleep, but it must have been a very deep / relaxing sleep since I woke-up fairly refreshed and didn't experience much of the usual morning "brain fog".
Garuda's "Sirin Blend":
Energy / Focus / Motivation = Noticeable at lower dose only
Euphoria / Mood = Noticeable at lower dose only
Relaxation / Calming = Very Noticeable
Sedation = Very Noticeable
Pain Relief = Noticeable
So, if I were to guess what color strains were used in this "Sirin Blend", I have to say: Very little white (if any at all). I experienced no jitters whatsoever when using the blend. I'm thinking a moderate green was also used. And I'm going to guess that a very analgesic Red (perhaps a Bali or Borneo) was used. My gut is telling me some Yellow may have been thrown in for good measure. Again, I am only guessing / speculating, but I think what Garuda was going for with this blend was a "Full Spectrum" approach. Although, the color of the powder is on the lighter green side, so maybe a lot more quality White was used than I'm speculating... Which wouldn't surprise me since sometimes if I use a white strain at anything other than a small dose I can get really sedated. BUT, I didn't experience the slightest hint of shakes or jitters and the energy I experienced was moderately level... not hyper whatsoever. But maybe if Reds were used as well that counteracts the jittery White side effect for me. So, to be honest, I really have no definitive answer as to what colors I think may be in this strain, other than guessing it could be White and Red dominant. (Yes, I realize I'm contradicting myself
) But as always, your effects may not be the same as mine. You may get tons of energy from this blend. Who knows.If you've used "Sirin Blend" from Garuda or if you try it in the future, please let me know what your experience is. In the meantime, Garuda's "trade secret" is still locked away in a vault, leaving us only to speculate. Mission accomplished for them, I suppose.
My advice, for when trying this blend for the first or even second time, is to do so on a day off or save for when you know you're going to be home for the duration of the effects. Overall, I enjoyed my experience with "Sirin Blend". For me it is better suited for days when I'm experiencing pain or a long "Netflix and Chill" type of session... probably not to be touched if I plan on setting foot outside of my home.
The great thing about "Super Maeng Da" (I'm assuming it's just a really slow Green) is that within 30 minutes of dosing I could feel it going to work on my back pain. Powerful stuff! I'm thinking about only taking 1.5g (30% of my normal dose) before work today.
