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16 Miles Cannabis Co

How We Grade Flower

Learn what our flower grades mean and what to do if there is a problem with your order.

Cannabis flower arranged for a careful visual quality inspection on a limestone surface Close view of dried cannabis flower showing natural structure, trim, and colour

Our AA, AAA, AAAA, and Reserve grades describe how the flower looks, smells, and has been trimmed and cured. The grade does not tell you the THC level or guarantee an effect.

4 gradesEveryday to Reserve
5 things we checkstructure, trim, aroma, cure, consistency
Every product pageweight, price, stock, THC, and CBD
Good to knowgrade and strength are different

What we check

Bud structure

We look at the shape and density of the buds. Natural variation is normal.

Trim

We check how much extra leaf and stem remains.

Aroma

We note how strong the aroma is and what it smells like. Aroma does not predict how you will feel.

Cure

We check the flower’s texture and finish.

Consistency

We look at the whole lot, not one especially good-looking bud.

Product information

The weight, price, stock, THC, and CBD on the product page should match what you receive.

Our four flower grades

Grade 16 Mile name What it means
AA Everyday A good everyday option. Bud size, shape, or trim may vary more.
AAA Select More consistency in structure, trim, cure, and aroma.
AAAA Quad Strong structure, trim, cure, and aroma across the lot.
AAAAA Reserve Our highest grade, used only for flower that stands out beyond Quad.

These are 16 Mile grades, not official Canadian standards. A higher grade does not automatically mean more THC or a stronger effect. Read the flower grade guide for more.

About product photos

Photos can show colour, shape, and trim, but lighting and screens can change how flower looks. Buds also vary naturally, so the flower you receive may not look exactly like the one pictured.

Look at more than the grade.

Choose the weight you want, then check the price, THC/CBD, aroma, and stock. No single grade or number tells you everything about a product.

Before an order leaves

  1. We pick the product and size shown on your order.
  2. We check the quantity and price.
  3. We pack the order in plain outer packaging.

If something is not right

Contact us immediately with the order number and a clear description. Keep the product and all packaging while we review the issue. Confirmed product or order problems may qualify for an exchange or store credit under our refund and order-issue policy.

Text us437-727-1154