The Menthol Strain: Effects, Flavor & THC Guide

Q: Is The Menthol an indica or sativa?

The Menthol is a balanced hybrid. Users report uplifted, euphoric, focused, relaxed and talkative effects.

The Menthol is an indica-dominant hybrid, roughly 60% indica and 40% sativa, a cross of Gelato 45 and a White Diesel, High Octane and Jet Fuel blend. It has earned its place on dispensary menus with a genuinely cooling minty gas profile that stands alone in the market. Here is what reported data and consumer reviews say about how it smells, feels and tests.

Quick facts about The Menthol

Type: Indica-dominant hybrid (60% Indica / 40% Sativa)
THC: Typically 22-29%
Flavor: Sharp cooling menthol and mint over pungent diesel fuel, chemical gas and sweet cream
Top terpenes: Caryophyllene, Limonene, Myrcene

What is the The Menthol strain?

The Menthol is an indica-dominant hybrid, roughly 60% indica and 40% sativa, a cross of Gelato 45 and a White Diesel, High Octane and Jet Fuel blend. It was bred by Compound Genetics. Its cooling minty nose comes partly from detectable eucalyptol, a compound rarely found at notable levels in cannabis. Indoor plants typically finish flowering in 54 to 63 days, about 8 to 9 weeks. Browse more profiles in the HighRewards marijuana strains library.

What are the effects of The Menthol?

Users report feeling uplifted, euphoric, focused, relaxed and talkative. The experience stays relatively clear and functional, which makes it a popular pick for daytime or social sessions. As with any potent flower, users report that starting small and going slow keeps the experience comfortable.

What does The Menthol taste and smell like?

Sharp cooling menthol and mint over pungent diesel fuel, chemical gas and sweet cream. That character lines up with its commonly reported terpenes: caryophyllene, limonene and myrcene.

Terpene Breakdown: What The Menthol’s Profile Means

Caryophyllene leads The Menthol’s profile, delivering the peppery, spicy backbone under the menthol cooling and binding directly to the body’s CB2 receptors. Limonene brings a citrus brightness that cuts through the diesel and chemical notes, while Myrcene adds an earthy, herbal depth that rounds out the strain’s cooling gas character.

How strong is The Menthol? THC level

Reported lab results for The Menthol typically fall around 22-29% THC. Newer consumers should start with a small amount and wait before taking more, while experienced consumers will find plenty of strength for regular sessions.

How does The Menthol compare?

The Menthol shares genetic and terpene ground with other fuel-forward strains in the HighRewards library. Against Permanent Gas, which matches its caryophyllene, limonene and myrcene profile almost exactly, The Menthol stands out with its distinctive cooling eucalyptol note, while Permanent Gas stays a straighter diesel-and-fuel experience. Compared with Jet Fuel Gelato, which shares part of The Menthol’s Gelato and Jet Fuel lineage, The Menthol leans more indica and minty, while Jet Fuel Gelato stays sativa-leaning and more energetic.

This article is for informational purposes only and is not medical advice.

The Menthol FAQ

Is The Menthol an indica or sativa?

The Menthol is an indica-dominant hybrid, about 60% indica and 40% sativa. Users report uplifted, euphoric, focused, relaxed and talkative effects.

What strains is The Menthol made from?

The Menthol comes from a cross of Gelato 45 and a White Diesel, High Octane and Jet Fuel blend. It was bred by Compound Genetics.

How strong is The Menthol?

Reported lab results for The Menthol typically fall around 22-29% THC, so moderate dosing is a good idea.

What strains are similar to The Menthol?

Fans of The Menthol’s cooling, fuel-forward profile also tend to like Permanent Gas and Jet Fuel Gelato, both sharing its diesel-leaning terpene profile.

How long does The Menthol take to flower?

Indoor plants typically finish flowering in 54 to 63 days, roughly 8 to 9 weeks, from Compound Genetics’ original phenotype.

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