Sunday Driver may sound like a mellow road trip, but don’t let the name fool you. This strain delivers a surprisingly intense experience that sets in quickly and hits deep. A cross of Fruity Pebbles OG and Grape Pie, Sunday Driver often shines in terms of mental and physical relief, as well as potency. However, this batch, cultivated by Molecular Farms, may feel too harsh for some consumers to enjoy fully.
Sunday Driver
Molecular Farms
CLASS: H
GENOTYPE: Fruity Pebbles OG X Grape Pie
PHENOTYPE: Light-green, Dense, Gassy, Tan, OG-like
OVERALL RATING: B
Appearance
At first glance, Sunday Driver isn’t covered in deep shades of purple or shaking off trichomes. The color palette leans toward a muted mix of greens and tans, and the trichomes are tightly adhered to the bud itself, giving Sunday Driver a very dense and subdued look. The structure of the nug suggests a long curing process, making it very easy to break down with your fingers, but perhaps a little drier in the eyes of some.
Aroma
While in the jar and especially after being broken down, Sunday Driver releases a strong kush-like musk that dominates the nose. It’s rich, pungent, and layered with a touch of a familiar cookie-like funk. There’s also a peppery backdrop that lingers in your nose and hints at Sunday Driver’s potent personality.
Taste
Flavor is where Sunday Driver starts to lose its footing. Despite the promising nose, the taste falls short of delivering a thoroughly satisfying experience. While smoking, Sunday Driver starts smooth, but the cookie hints that enticed you as you broke it down begin to fade quickly, replaced by a harshness on the throat that may make even seasoned smokers cough. There’s a trace of pepper on every exhale, but it feels more abrasive than flavorful.
Effects
Sunday Driver earned its keep in this category. The high may set in fast and settle right above the eyebrows and behind the eyes, creating a headband-like pressure that signals you’re in for a serious ride. The forehead can feel tight, with a creeping numbness that spreads across and down into the eyes but may not force them shut, at least not immediately. Sunday Driver may be a great tool for melting away post-work tension or aches related to athletic injury – it did a good job of helping with my herniated disc. It even offers a subtle, creeping relaxation that may double as a light sleep aid and may help stimulate the appetite of those who need it.
Christian’s Last Impressions
Sunday Driver by Molecular Farms isn’t the smoothest or most flavorful strain on the shelf. Still, it more than makes up for that with raw potency and noticeable physical relief. It may be functional enough to keep you moving pain-free, yet heavy enough to bring you down gently if you let it. I don’t recommend Sunday Driver to consumers who are particularly attuned to taste, as even though it can shine in terms of effects, it’s too harsh at times to ignore. I struggled to catch my cough at times, and it sent my fiancé, who is an experienced consumer, into a fit of aggressive coughing.
In my experience, many consumers assume that coughing will make them feel more elevated and look forward to strains that trigger that effect. In contrast, other consumers find those strains hard to enjoy or pick up again. While Sunday Driver may benefit from a smoother, less harsh smoke in future batches, its body-focused effects may make it a solid choice for evening use or pain management. Sunday Driver isn’t perfect, but it’s effective.