Acapulco Gold


About this product
As its name suggests, Acapulco Gold is distinguished by fluffy and dense buds with a smattering of bright, vibrant gold, copper, and green tones. This sativa-dominant strain features sharp and resonant notes of fresh lemon, pine, and earthiness. Cultivated at the perfect elevation in Whistler’s famed Sea to Sky growing region, it has a terpene profile of beta-caryophyllene, ocimene, and terpinene.

About strain
Acapulco Gold cannabis
Sativa
4(771)

About Acapulco Gold

Acapulco Gold is a sativa-leaning strain. People who try it most often describe feeling energetic, creative and uplifted.

THC and potency

Across 19 public lab tests of Acapulco Gold flower between 2021 and 2024, the median result was 19.1% total THC, with half of all samples falling between 13.2% and 24.6%. CBD is typically negligible (under 0.5%). That is in line with most flower on Canadian shelves. Potency varies by grower and batch, so always check the label.

Aroma, flavour and terpenes

Its reported terpene profile is led by caryophyllene, with myrcene and limonene. Caryophyllene is known for black pepper and warm spice, while myrcene adds earthy, musky notes with a ripe-fruit edge. On the palate, people pick out coffee, honey and woody.

Reported effects

Beyond feeling energetic, reviewers also mention feeling happy and talkative. Some consumers say they reach for it when dealing with stress, depression and anxiety. The side effects mentioned most are dry eyes, paranoia and headaches. These are personal reports, not medical advice.

Acapulco Gold in Canada

Our Canadian catalogue lists 147 products made with Acapulco Gold, mostly flower and pre-rolls, vapes and concentrates, from brands including Jonny Chronic, Jonny Economy, Whistler Cannabis Co. and EarthWolf Farms. Availability differs by province and store.

Genetics

Acapulco Gold is also a parent of Apple Pie and Kelly Hill Gold.

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About "Whistler Cannabis Co." brand
Built by a community of growers who believe in the difference of growing naturally, we produce products we love, in a place we love. Our journey to becoming Canada's first organic certified cannabis farmers started with the idea that our plants could and should be grown naturally. To be honest with you getting here wasn't easy, but we're proud to have made it through! The main lessons we learned along the way are that doing everything by hand, in small batches and using local suppliers is what makes all the difference. Here at Whistler Cannabis Co, we do things the hard way because we know it's the right way..

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