Live Resin Vs. Distillate

Live Resin Vs. Distillate 

Live resin and distillate are quite similar, but the way they’re made is different. Another main differentiator between distillate and live resin is that distillate is created to provide a high potency of a certain cannabinoid, like THC, while live resin includes more of the cannabis compounds like trichomes and terpenes. 

Definition

How it’s made

How to use

Best for                                              

Live Resin

A cannabis concentrate containing extra plant materials like terpenes and trichomes

A freezing process and then a hydrocarbon extraction to preserves terpenes

Dab rigs, vape pens, joints, bowls

Experiencing more flavor, fragrance, and additional cannabinoids and terpenes

Cannabis Distillate

A cannabis concentrate distilled down to a high potency of a cannabinoid (like THC)

A process of drying, extracting, winterization, decarboxylation, and extraction

Dab rigs, vape pens, joints, bowls

Experiencing a super high potency of certain cannabinoids like THC or CBD

Key differences of distillate vs live resin

Let’s really dig into the main differences between live resin and distillates. 

Cannabinoids

The THC content of live resin ranges from 40% to 90% and is often quite high in CBD. On the other hand, cannabis distillates are much higher in cannabinoids, like THC, at a range of 90% to 99%.

Terpenes

Live resin contains up to 12% terpenes, while cannabis distillates have hardly any terpenes at all. 

Experience

Live resin offers an experience that’s similar to cannabis flower. While live resin is more potent, it offers a similar fragrance and taste to cannabis flower. Distillates are more intense than live resin or cannabis flower because they are distilled down to a very high potency. 

Live Resin – Extracted with Solvents

Live Rosin – Solventless

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