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indica-dominant strainPurple Cadillac
Purple Cadillac is an indica-dominant strain with the lineage Purple Urkle × Bubba Kush × Blackberry Kush. Typical aromas include earthy, sweet and hashy notes. The listed THC range is 18–24 %.
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Aroma, effects and terpenes
Aromas
- earthy
- hashy
- grape-like
Cannabinoid profile
Listed ranges
The values are intended as a guide. Actual contents may vary depending on batch, phenotype and growing environment.
Genetics
Parent lineage and family tree
Purple Cadillac is at the beginning. Below are the documented parent lines through the 4th generation.
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StrainPurple Cadillac
- ParentsPurple Urkle
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ParentsBubba Kush
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GrandparentsNorthern Lights
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3rd generationAfghani
- 4th generationAfghanistan
- 3rd generationPurest Indica
- 3rd generationAfghanistan
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3rd generationAfghani
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GrandparentsAfghan Kush
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3rd generationAfghani
- 4th generationAfghanistan
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3rd generationAfghani
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GrandparentsNorthern Lights
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ParentsBlackberry Kush
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GrandparentsAfghani
- 3rd generationAfghanistan
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GrandparentsAfghani
Editorial profile
Purple Cadillac in detail
Origin & classification
Purple Cadillac is an indica-dominant strain from Purple Urkle, Bubba Kush, × Blackberry Kush. With 18–24 % THC, Purple Cadillac clearly falls into the stronger range.
Aroma & flavour
In terms of aroma, Purple Cadillac is characterised above all by earthy, sweet, hashy and grape-like notes. The combination of sweeter and classically spicy notes makes the strain more distinctive than many smoother standard hybrids.
Terpene profile
In terms of effects, the strain is also described as leaning towards the calmer, more physical side.
Effect tendency
Purple Cadillac is therefore particularly interesting because of its genetics and clear underlying character. Those who enjoy classic, direct and not overly polished strain profiles may find this direction more appealing than pure trend strains.
Cannabinoids, flowering & appearance
For precisely this reason, the strain often comes across as distinctive rather than arbitrary, with a clear and coherent identity. Its lineage also helps make the profile easier to understand without making it feel formulaic.
Further classification
Purple Cadillac first stands out through a sweet, fruity direction: earthy, sweet, hashy and grape-like. A THC value of 18–24 % makes Purple Cadillac noticeably more pronounced than milder strains. In the background is a cross of Purple Urkle, Bubba Kush, x Blackberry Kush. Blackberry Kush is also cited as an additional genetic influence. In Purple Cadillac, the aromatic profile is not merely an addition but a central part of the strain’s identity. The genetic indications suggest a rather classic, heavy and robust side to Purple Cadillac. With Purple Cadillac, the potency should remain visible in the classification without reducing the strain to its THC value. Visually, Purple Cadillac is also associated more with darker, more distinctive expressions. Classifying it as an indica-dominant strain fits a more physical, calm strain profile. Purple Cadillac therefore remains an indica-dominant strain whose appeal lies above all in the interplay of its existing characteristics. Of particular interest is the combination of sweet-fruity and classically spicy elements.
Further classification
With Purple Cadillac in particular, it is helpful that the basic direction can still be readily inferred from the parent lineage. This makes the strain especially interesting for people seeking a sweeter profile while still expecting structure and recognisability. With Purple Cadillac, it is important that the sweetness does not stand for a 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 signature.
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Frequently asked questions about Purple Cadillac
What type of strain is Purple Cadillac?
We list Purple Cadillac as an indica-dominant strain with the parent lineage Purple Urkle × Bubba Kush × Blackberry Kush.
What genetics are behind Purple Cadillac?
The parent lineage of Purple Cadillac is Purple Urkle × Bubba Kush × Blackberry Kush.
What does Purple Cadillac smell and taste like?
Aromatically, Purple Cadillac is primarily characterised by earthy, sweet, hashy and grape-like notes. Depending on the batch and phenotype, the expression may vary in intensity.
How high is the THC content of Purple Cadillac?
Purple Cadillac is listed with a THC range of 18–24 %. Actual values may vary depending on batch, phenotype and growing environment.
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