Your Guide to Blunts, Pre-Rolls, and Everything In Between
A breakdown of burn time, quality, infusion, and what makes each roll unique.
When it comes to ready-to-smoke cannabis, there’s no shortage of choice, especially here at Tropicanna. Whether you’re grabbing a quick pre-roll or rolling deep with a blunt for your next session, knowing the difference can help you shop smarter.
Here’s a guide to help you understand the key differences between blunts, pre-rolls, and infused options, plus some of our favorite brands to check out.
Pre-Rolls: Classic and Convenient
What They Are:
Pre-rolls are ready-to-smoke joints filled with ground cannabis flower. They’re typically rolled in paper and sold as singles, multipacks, or infused options.
Why People Like Them:
- Affordable and portable
- Great for solo sessions or on-the-go
- Quick and easy way to sample a strain
- Burn faster than blunts, ideal for short sessions
Product Options at Tropicanna:
- Tropicanna Originals Pre-Rolls: Our in-house line includes singles, infused singles, and 5-packs at entry-level pricing.
- Upnorth: Clean indoor flower prerolls with smooth, flavorful hits. A solid go-to for quality and consistency.
- CBX: Top-shelf genetics, full flower rolls, and a premium smoking experience every time.
Blunts: Bold and Slow-Burning
What They Are:
Blunts are pre-rolls wrapped in a thicker, cigar-style wrap made of non-tobacco alternatives like hemp. (California law prohibits the use of tobacco in any cannabis product.)
Why People Like Them:
- Burn slower and last longer
- Ideal for group sessions
- Deliver thicker smoke and a bolder experience
Top Blunt Products to Try at Tropicanna:
- Stiiizy: Known for hard-hitting blunts and bold flavors.
Infused Pre-Rolls & Blunts: Boosted with Extracts
What They Are:
Infused rolls are enhanced with cannabis extracts like distillate, live resin, or even rosin. These infusions can be added inside, outside, or both for maximum potency and flavor.
Why People Like Them:
- Stronger effects than standard flower-only options
- Variety of infusion types and formats
- Often include kief or terpene-rich extracts for added flavor
Infused Brands to Try:
- Sluggers: Potent and flavorful infused pre-rolls.
- Dunkz: Known for smooth hits and premium infusions.
- Presidential: Their infused blunts deliver high potency and slow burn.
What Impacts Price?
Price varies based on:
- Flower quality: Indoor-grown cannabis generally costs more than outdoor.
- Infusions: Distillate is the most affordable; live resin and rosin add to the cost.
- Wrap type and size: Larger, specialty wraps (like those used in blunts) bump up the price.
- Brand quality: Premium brands use better materials and processes.
Pre-Roll or Blunt? What to Consider
Burn Time:
Blunts last longer and burn slower. Pre-rolls are quicker and more convenient.
Smoking Style:
Choose a pre-roll for personal use or quick hits. Go with a blunt if you’re sharing with friends or want something more robust.
Shopping Tip:
At Tropicanna, our team will ask if you’re shopping based on value or quality to match you with the best roll for your session.
