VRC’s All-Year Favorites (No Skips, No Misses)
You see the menu.
You hear the recommendations.
But what do VRC budtenders actually grab when it’s their turn to shop?
Welcome to Budtenders’ WRAPPED 2025: our year-end rewind of the brands and products that stayed in heavy rotation behind the counter. These aren’t hype picks. These are the ones that got re-upped, sold out fast, and somehow never got old.
Let’s get into it.
Danny’s WRAPPED
The classics, the dab-level hitters, and the ones that disappear instantly.
Brand of the Year: 710 Labs
This one runs deep.
For Danny, 710 Labs isn’t just a favorite, it’s what got him shopping at VRC in the first place. All year long, the brand stayed locked in on quality, consistency, and execution, never falling off once. When something’s been your go-to from day one and still hits the same every time, that’s saying a lot.
No gimmicks. Just done right.
Runner-Up / Sleeper Brand: CLSICS
Danny isn’t even a vape guy, which makes this pick even better.
CLsics rosin disposables surprised him by being the closest thing to taking an actual dab, without pulling out a rig. Smooth, potent, and dangerously easy to come back to.
If you’ve ever said, “I don’t usually vape, but…”
Yeah. This is that.
Most Reached-For Product: Ted’s Budz – Duck Sauce
“If it’s on the shelf, it’s not there for long.”
Every time Duck Sauce lands, you can expect it to sell out the same day. No exaggeration. It’s one of those products that regulars actively wait for, and for good reason. Flavor, effects, and consistency all line up.
Blink and you’ll miss it.
Additional Highlight: Moon Valley Cannabis
This one deserves its flowers.
From rosin to flower, Moon Valley delivered across every strain, especially considering the price point. According to Danny, every pickup felt like a win. And that’s not something you say lightly in this industry.
Lil DaVinci’s WRAPPED
Consistency is king.
Brand of the Year: Ted’s Budz
Eric “Lil DaVinci” keeps it simple: Ted’s Budz never missed.
All year long, the brand delivered on flavor, quality, and reliability. No weird batches. No drop-offs. Just the same level of excellence every single time, which is exactly why it earned Brand of the Year status.
Sometimes the best pick is the one you don’t have to second-guess.
Runner-Up / Sleeper Brand: Smoken Promises
Quietly solid. Easy to overlook. Impossible to forget once you try it.
Smoking Promises earned sleeper status by being one of those brands that grows on you fast, especially once you realize how consistent the experience is.
Most Reached-For Product & Repeat Order
Let’s pretend not to be surprised. This section belongs to Ted’s Budz again.
When something becomes both your most reached-for and your repeat order, that’s not coincidence. That’s trust.
David’s WRAPPED
Heavy hitters only.
Brand of the Year: CAM
CAM earned a permanent spot in David’s heart… and stash.
Every pickup delivered that za, every time. Strong effects, dialed-in highs, and absolutely no slacking. In David’s words?
“10/10 highs.”
‘Nuff said.
Runner-Up / Sleeper Brand: Wizard Trees
Wizard Trees crept up quietly, then stuck around.
A true sleeper that proved it could hang with the heavyweights, earning its place as a brand worth watching AND revisiting.
Most Reached-For Product: Ted’s Budz – Duck Sauce
Yes, again. You gotta understand that we asked them about this separately. It’s as real as it gets.
Duck Sauce shows up across multiple budtenders’ WRAPPED lists, and that’s not an accident. When different people with different tastes keep landing on the same product, it’s doing something right.
Favorite Strains
David couldn’t pick just one and honestly, we get it.
- CAM Pop
- CAM Devil Driver
Two standouts, both delivering exactly what you want when you’re chasing a high that actually hits.
TL;DR — Budtenders’ WRAPPED 2025 (The Big Takeaways)
Short on time? No worries. Here’s the year in review, VRC-style:
Brand That Dominated 2025
Ted’s Budz
This one showed up again and again.
Brand of the Year for Eric.
Most reached-for product for Danny and David.
Repeat order status.
Sell-out energy.
If there was one brand that quietly ran the year behind the counter, this was it.
The Product That Refused to Stay on the Shelf
Ted’s Budz – Duck Sauce
Multiple budtenders. Same verdict.
Any time it landed, it sold out the same day. That’s not hype, that’s demand. When different people with different tastes all keep grabbing the same thing, you’re looking at a certified VRC favorite.
Personal Brand-of-the-Year Picks
Each budtender had their ride-or-die:
- 710 Labs – Danny’s all-time favorite and the brand that got him shopping at VRC in the first place
- Ted’s Budz – Eric’s no-miss, all-year consistency pick
- CAM – David’s 10/10 highs, zero hesitation choice
Different styles. Same standard: it has to deliver.
Sleeper Brands That Earned Their Spot
These weren’t always the loudest, but they stuck the landing:
- CLSICS – The “I’m not even a vape person… but this feels like a dab” surprise hit
- Smoken Promises – Quietly consistent and easy to come back to
- Wizard Trees – The sleeper that grew on you fast
Honorable Mentions Worth Your Attention
- Moon Valley Cannabis – Incredible quality across rosin and flower, especially for the price
- CAM’s Pop & Devil Driver – David’s favorite strains and absolute standouts
The Final Takeaway
As the lights come up on Budtenders’ WRAPPED 2025, one thing’s clear:
This year wasn’t about trends.
It was about what showed up and delivered, every single time.
The brands that stayed consistent.
The products that got re-upped without hesitation.
The picks that didn’t need explaining because the results spoke for themselves.
These weren’t just favorites.
They were the real standouts of 2025.
And if you’re wondering which one deserves a spot in your rotation?
Ask a budtender… or check the menu before the curtain closes and these winners sell out (again).
