1. The appearance of resin varies wildly from loose trichomes to pressed Hashish and is therefore difficult to judge without manual manipulation.

2. The body is a term that describes the sensation of fullness in the mouth, the mouthfeel beyond the initial smoothness, as the taste buds explore the complexity of the smoke and the terpene profile.

3.  The bouquet or aroma (Nose) expressed by the resin is the olfactory essence of the experience to come, the richness of the resin's natural expression.

4. The complexity is associated with quality but also with the feeling accompanying the experience of smoking, the more complex the smoke the more intense the overall feeling. The balance expresses the finesse, elegance, and perfect harmony of all the elements in the smoke.

5. Intensity/Duration identifies the intensity of the flavors and how long they linger in the mouth after inhaling the smoke, a guide to the concentration of terpenes, and the duration of “yumminess” after exhalation.

6. The Melt or amount of resin formed in the trichomes is the number one factor in judging quality. The cleaner the material, the better the melt.

7. The smoothness of the smoke during inhalation.

8. The Stability of the resin indicates a good drying methodology.

9. The taste forms an integral part of the experience and will often be aligned with personal preference. 

10. The overall pleasure and uniqueness offered by the experience unique to each strain.