Cookies Drops First Flower Cultivars in Illinois with Award-Winning Cultivator Revolution Cannabis

Cookies Cultivars Debut at Enlightened Dispensary Locations Followed by July Opening of Cookies Flagship Store in Bloomington

CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--International cannabis lifestyle brand Cookies today announced the rollout of its leading flower cultivars in the great state of Illinois. The company’s collaboration with cultivation powerhouse Revolution Cannabis, which has taken home 20 awards in the High Times Cannabis Cup Illinois—more than any other cultivator—yielded a robust range of genetics, available throughout June in all of the Prairie State’s acclaimed Enlightened Dispensary locations.

“Cookies has curated the finest and most popular strains in the world, and we could not wait to get started working with them,” said Dustin "Dusty" Shroyer, President and Chief Operating Officer (COO) at Revolution Cannabis. “Revolution is always on the hunt for unrivaled genetics, and only seeks partnerships with companies that take genetics as seriously as we do. And commitment to genetic excellence rests at the heart of Cookies.”

Illinoisans can expect even more Cookies flower in July, as the company opens its Illinois flagship store in the vibrant college town of Bloomington. Just as Revolution cultivated the flower for Enlightened Dispensary shops, it also will nurture and harvest flower for Cookies’ flagship location and all Cookies shops and other dispensaries that carry Cookies products in Illinois.

Strains available during the first week of Cookies’ entrance into the Illinois market include: Mexican Flan, Pacman, 2090 and Powder Sugar. A week later, on June 14, two more strains will become available: Pilon and Blood Moon. On June 21, Heavy Eye will also be for sale at Enlightened Dispensary shops throughout the state. Click here to sign up for updates and be the first to know when Golden Gate Bridge, Yellow Roses, Hawaiian Rain, and Berniehana Butter launch at stores later this summer.

About Cookies

Cookies is the most globally recognized cannabis company in the world; founded in 2010 by Billboard-charting rapper and entrepreneur Berner and Bay Area breeder and cultivator Jai. The company creates game-changing genetics and offers a collection of over 70 proprietary cannabis cultivars and more than 2,000 products. Headquartered in San Francisco, the company is actively involved in advocacy and social impact initiatives to enrich communities disproportionately impacted by the War on Drugs. Cookies opened its first retail store in 2018 in Los Angeles, has since expanded to 60 retail locations in 24 markets across 6 countries, and was recently named one of America's Hottest Brands of 2021 by AdAge; the first cannabis brand to ever receive this accolade. To learn more about Cookies, visit cookies.co, and to learn more about Cookies CBD, visit shop.cookies.co

About Enlightened

Enlightened is a national cannabis brand, with dispensaries currently based in Arkansas, Illinois, and Maryland, that focuses on empowering and educating all cannabis consumers. The Enlightened team is dedicated to bringing the best of the plant to all communities with trust, transparency and expertise, catering to each customer's individual needs. With a knowledgeable and welcoming staff to help provide a quality experience at every budget, Enlightened customers can enjoy a range of high-quality cannabis-infused products and beverages. For more, visit enlighteneddispensary.com

About Revolution Cannabis

Based in Illinois, Revolution is a 20-time Cannabis Cup award winning, multi-state cannabis operator that is on a mission to advance wellness, improve lives, and open minds. Focusing on health and wellness solutions, Revolution uses a best-in-class cultivation process, informed by extensive genetic research, to produce superior cannabis. In addition to Illinois, Revolution also operates in Arkansas, Florida, Maryland, and Missouri. For more, visit www.revcanna.com