Shortbread

Shortbread is a hybrid cross of Kush Mints and Animal Mints from Cresco. Known for nutty, floral, lavender aromatics.

Shortbread is a hybrid cultivar bred by Cresco from Kush Mints and Animal Mints. In breeding programs, it has served as a parent line for Easton’s Cut. State lab records track Shortbread across 2 legal markets between 2019 and 2022, with a large share of tested flower batches originating from a single regional cultivator. Photoperiod cuts typically finish flowering in 8–10 weeks (~56–70 days) under indoor or greenhouse lighting.

Aroma and flavor

Jars of Shortbread are most often described as showing roasted chestnut, sweet violet floral notes, calming lavender and earthy, soil-like depth. Chemotype data points to bright, citrus-forward limonene, crisp, forest-like pinene and peppery beta-caryophyllene as the primary aromatic drivers, with batch-to-batch variation depending on cultivation and curing.

Reported effects

Consumers commonly report a lifted, positive outlook, an active, energetic lift and an upbeat, cheerful mood, making Shortbread a frequent pick for daytime sessions, creative work, or social settings. The most commonly noted downsides are unease or racing thoughts at higher doses and mild grogginess or headache.