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sativa-dominant strainMac and Jack
Mac and Jack is a sativa-dominant strain with the lineage MAC1 × Jack Herer. Typical aromas include citrus and spice. The listed THC range is 25–31 %.
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Aroma, effects and terpenes
Aromas
- spicy
Cannabinoid profile
Listed ranges
These values are provided for orientation. Actual levels may vary depending on the batch, phenotype and growing environment.
Genetics
Parentage and family tree
Mac and Jack is at the beginning. Below it are the documented parent lines through the 4th generation.
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StrainMac and Jack
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ParentsJack Herer
- GrandparentsHaze
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ParentsMAC 1
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GrandparentsAlien Cookies
- 3rd generationAlien Dawg
- 3rd generationGirl Scout Cookies
- 3rd generationGSC Forum Cut
- 3rd generationAliendog
- GrandparentsAlien Cookies F2
- GrandparentsMiracle 15
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GrandparentsAlien Cookies
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ParentsJack Herer
Editorial profile
Mac and Jack in detail
Origin & classification
Mac and Jack is a sativa-dominant strain from MAC1 × Jack Herer. With 25–31 % THC, Mac and Jack is clearly in the very strong range.
Aroma & taste
Mac and Jack mainly displays citrusy and spicy aromas. This gives the strain a soft, often highly approachable aromatic profile.
Terpene profile
The often-mentioned resin production is also clearly one of the characteristics that define this strain.
Effect tendency
Mac and Jack therefore remains interesting above all because of its genetics and clear underlying character.
Cannabinoids, flowering & appearance
It is precisely this combination that keeps the strain from feeling interchangeable, giving it a distinct character of its own. Its lineage also helps to understand the profile more quickly without making it feel schematic.
Further classification
Mac and Jack combines MAC1 with Jack Herer. With 25–31 % THC, Mac and Jack is clearly in the highly potent category. Aromatically, it ranges between citrusy and spicy. In Mac and Jack, the aromatic profile is not merely an addition but a central part of the strain’s identity. The parent strains are therefore not only an indication of origin; they also help compare Mac and Jack more precisely with similar strains. Very high values make Mac and Jack distinctly more modern and potent, while the aroma and genetics define its direction more precisely. Mac and Jack is also associated with a compact, resin-rich flower structure, which supports its fuller strain profile. Within the strain spectrum, it leans more toward the lively, head-focused side. It is therefore not a strain of maximum restraint, but a distinctly modern profile.
Further classification
With Mac and Jack in particular, it is helpful that the basic direction can still be readily inferred from the parentage. This makes the strain especially interesting for people looking for a sweeter profile while still expecting structure and recognizability. With Mac and Jack, it is important that the sweetness does not stand for lack of distinction, but remains clearly connected to its origin and overall character. The result is not an arbitrary dessert profile, but a strain with a clear direction and a distinctive, readable signature.
Further classification
Anyone wishing to compare Mac and Jack with similar strains should focus above all on the parentage of MAC1 and Jack Herer, the aromatic profile of citrusy and spicy, and the cannabinoid range of 25–31 % THC. This combination makes the profile more tangible than mere keywords or isolated THC figures.
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Frequently asked questions about Mac and Jack
What type of strain is Mac and Jack?
We list Mac and Jack as a sativa-dominant strain with the parentage MAC1 × Jack Herer.
What genetics are behind Mac and Jack?
The parentage of Mac and Jack is MAC1 × Jack Herer.
What does Mac and Jack smell and taste like?
Aromatically, Mac and Jack is primarily citrusy and spicy. Depending on the batch and phenotype, the expression may vary in intensity.
How high is the THC content of Mac and Jack?
Mac and Jack is listed with a THC range of 25–31 %. Actual values may vary depending on the batch, phenotype and growing environment.
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