Quick answer
The Black Truffle strain is an indica-dominant hybrid with two different pedigrees. 3rd Coast Genetics’ version is White Truffle × Pure Michigan at 26% to 31% THC, while Leafly lists a Big Chief cut from Gelato 33 at 18%. It tastes spicy, gassy and savoury, and Bud Cargo stocks a Black Truffle ounce for $83.
Key takeaways
- Two unrelated strains share the name: 3rd Coast Genetics (White Truffle × Pure Michigan) and Big Chief (Gelato 33 × unknown).
- AllBud: 60% indica, 26% to 27% THC, genetics unknown. Leafly: indica-dominant, 18% THC, 1% CBG, 4.5 from 87 ratings.
- Caryophyllene is a top terpene in both main listings, which explains the peppery, savoury nose.
- In the 3rd Coast line it descends from Gorilla Glue #4 through Gorilla Butter and White Truffle.
- Bud Cargo sells Black Truffle as an $83 ounce, and both 3rd Coast parents are in stock: White Truffle $49, Pure Michigan $59.
Last updated 24 October 2026 from live stock · By the Bud Cargo team
What is the Black Truffle strain?
Black Truffle is an indica-dominant hybrid named for its dark, dense buds and savoury aroma, but the name covers two different strains. Google’s AI Overview now says so too, and the databases split along the same line:
| Version | Breeder | Genetics | Type | Listed THC | Top terpenes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3rd Coast Genetics | Max Yields | White Truffle × Pure Michigan | Indica | 26% to 31% | Limonene, caryophyllene, humulene (3% to 4.5% total) |
| Leafly entry | Big Chief | Gelato 33 × unknown | Indica-dominant hybrid | 18%, 1% CBG | Caryophyllene, terpinolene, limonene |
| AllBud entry | Not listed | “Unknown combination of other hybrid strains” | 60% indica, 40% sativa | 26% to 27% | Not listed |
SeedFinder adds a third listing under Yetis Pheno that records Pure Michigan × a White Truffle cut, about 60 days to flower, so the White Truffle × Pure Michigan pedigree is the one most often repeated. Most Canadian shops, including ours, describe the dark, gassy, high-THC type rather than the 18% Gelato cut.
Is Black Truffle a sativa or indica?
Black Truffle is an indica-dominant hybrid in every source we checked. AllBud lists it as 60% indica and 40% sativa, Leafly calls it indica-dominant, and 3rd Coast Genetics sells its version simply as an indica. White Truffle, one of its parents in that line, is about 80% indica.
Leafly’s most reported effects are aroused, talkative and relaxed, which suggests a social start before the body side takes over. Our indica vs sativa vs hybrid guide explains why the label is only a rough guide.
What are Black Truffle’s parents?
In the 3rd Coast Genetics line, Black Truffle’s parents are White Truffle and Pure Michigan, and that family goes back to Gorilla Glue #4. This is the version that matches the dark, gassy description on our menu, and every strain in the chain is in stock:
| Generation | Strain | Genetics | At Bud Cargo |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great-grandparent | Gorilla Glue #4 | Chem’s Sister × Sour Dubb | $83 ounce |
| Grandparent | Monkey Butter (Gorilla Butter) | GG4 × Peanut Butter Breath | $74 ounce |
| Parent | White Truffle | Selected from Gorilla Butter | $49 ounce |
| Parent | Pure Michigan | 3rd Coast Genetics | $59 ounce |
| This strain | Black Truffle | White Truffle × Pure Michigan | $83 ounce |
Our guides to White Truffle, Pure Michigan and Gorilla Glue #4 cover each step. The Big Chief Black Truffle on Leafly is outside this family entirely: it comes from Gelato 33, and Leafly does not name its second parent.
How strong is Black Truffle?
Black Truffle is a high-THC strain in the 3rd Coast line, which lists 26% to 31%. AllBud gives 26% to 27%, while Leafly’s Big Chief version is 18% with 1% CBG. Those numbers describe different cuts and lots, so a single THC figure on a shop listing is a claim about one batch.
Bud Cargo does not publish a lab result for its current Black Truffle lot. If you are new to strong strains, start with a small amount and wait before taking more; Canada’s Lower-Risk Cannabis Use Guidelines also recommend favouring lower-THC products and using less often.
What does Black Truffle taste and smell like?
Black Truffle tastes savoury, spicy and gassy, with sweet or berry notes depending on the cut. 3rd Coast Genetics sums its version up as “spicy rubber and gas”. AllBud lists berry, blueberry, coffee, fruity, grape and sweet flavours over an earthy, gassy, kushy and spicy aroma. Leafly’s Big Chief entry is different again: tea, apricot and menthol.
The common thread is caryophyllene, a peppery terpene that appears near the top of both main listings. It gives the strain the savoury edge that earns the truffle name, and it is shared with White Truffle, whose nose runs more towards butter, nuts and pepper.
Is Black Truffle the same as White Truffle?
No. Black Truffle and White Truffle are separate strains, but in the 3rd Coast line White Truffle is one of Black Truffle’s parents. The difference on the shelf:
| Black Truffle | White Truffle | |
|---|---|---|
| Genetics | White Truffle × Pure Michigan (3rd Coast) | Selected from Gorilla Butter (GG4 × Peanut Butter Breath) |
| Look | Dark olive to purple-black buds | Heavy white frost |
| Nose | Spicy, rubber and gas | Butter, nuts, earth and pepper |
| Listed THC | 26% to 31% (3rd Coast) | 23% to 28% (AllBud) |
| Ounce at Bud Cargo | $83 ($2.96/g) | $49 ($1.75/g) |
If you want the family flavour for less, White Truffle is $34 cheaper per ounce. If you want the darker, gassier cross, Black Truffle is the one.
Where to buy Black Truffle online in Canada
Bud Cargo has the Black Truffle ounce deal in stock for $83, sold as a full 28 g. That is above the $75 median of the 47 ounce deals in stock, which run from $39 to $110. Its parents are both cheaper: the White Truffle ounce is $49 and the Pure Michigan ounce is $59. Our AAA vs AAAA grading guide explains how we grade flower.
An ounce is 28 g, just under the 30 g of dried cannabis an adult may carry in public under section 8 of the Cannabis Act. Orders ship across Canada for $25 to BC, Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba, $30 to Ontario, Quebec and Atlantic Canada, and $35 to the territories. Shipping is free on orders over $150 (over $250 to the territories). You can pay by Interac e-Transfer or credit card. Bud Cargo is a mail-order dispensary, not a provincially licensed retailer.
Frequently asked questions
Is black truffle a sativa or indica?
Black Truffle is an indica-dominant hybrid. AllBud lists it as 60% indica and 40% sativa, Leafly calls it an indica-dominant hybrid, and 3rd Coast Genetics sells its version as an indica.
Is black truffle a good strain?
It is well rated where it has reviews: 4.5 from 87 ratings on Leafly and 4.6 on AllBud. It suits people who like savoury, gassy, peppery strains rather than candy flavours. Which version you get matters, because two unrelated strains share the name.
What are the genetics of Black Truffle?
It depends on the breeder. 3rd Coast Genetics’ Black Truffle, bred by Max Yields, is White Truffle × Pure Michigan. Leafly’s entry is a Big Chief strain from Gelato 33 and an unknown parent. AllBud lists the genetics as unknown.
How strong is Black Truffle?
Published figures range from 18% THC (Leafly, the Big Chief version) to 26% to 27% (AllBud) and 26% to 31% (3rd Coast Genetics). Those describe different cuts and lots. Bud Cargo does not publish a lab result for its current Black Truffle lot.
What does Black Truffle taste like?
3rd Coast Genetics describes spicy rubber and gas. AllBud lists berry, coffee, grape and sweet flavours with an earthy, gassy, kushy aroma. Leafly’s top flavours for the Big Chief version are tea, apricot and menthol. Most descriptions share a peppery, savoury side from caryophyllene.
Is Black Truffle the same as White Truffle?
No. White Truffle is a Gorilla Butter selection. In the 3rd Coast Genetics line White Truffle is one of Black Truffle’s parents, crossed with Pure Michigan, so the two are related but not the same. Bud Cargo stocks both, plus Pure Michigan.
How much is an ounce of Black Truffle?
At Bud Cargo the Black Truffle ounce deal is $83 for a full 28 g as of 24 October 2026, about $2.96 a gram. Its parents are cheaper: White Truffle is $49 and Pure Michigan $59 an ounce.
Sources: 3rd Coast Genetics, Black Truffle. Leafly, Black Truffle. AllBud, Black Truffle. SeedFinder, Black Truffle (Yetis Pheno). Public Health Agency of Canada, Lower-Risk Cannabis Use Guidelines. Cannabis Act (S.C. 2018, c. 16), section 8. Prices from Bud Cargo’s live in-stock catalogue, 24 October 2026.
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