Classic · 1988 – 1990
Cheese
a.k.a. UK Cheese, Exodus Cheese
The defining British strain — selected by the Exodus collective in Luton, 1988.
- Type
- Indica-leaning hybrid
- Origin
- South-east England (Exodus collective)
- Bred by
- Exodus collective (Luton, UK) — pheno selection from Sensi Seeds Skunk #1 pack
- Parents
- Skunk #1 (UK-selected pheno)
History
Cheese was selected from a Sensi Seeds Skunk #1 seed pack by the Exodus collective in Luton, England, around 1988. Its uniquely pungent, sharp-cheddar aroma made it instantly recognisable, and clone-only cuts spread across the UK throughout the 1990s, defining the British cannabis aroma for a generation.
Sensory & chemical profile
Sharp aged cheddar, sour, skunky. 14–18% THC. Myrcene + caryophyllene + limonene.
UK medical relevance
Cheese-leaning chemovars appear periodically on the UK pharmacy catalogue. Reported by patients for chronic pain, appetite stimulation and anxiety.
Legacy
The defining British strain — culturally important as the only major heritage line bred on UK soil.
Notable descendants
- Big Buddha Cheese
- Blue Cheese
- Exodus Cheese cuts
Patient note
Heritage strain profiles describe the historical lineage and chemovar template. Modern UK pharmacy SKUs derived from these lines will differ in cannabinoid content, terpene ratio and effect. Always consult your prescribing clinician. Nothing on this page constitutes medical advice. Cannabis-based medicinal products in the UK are prescription-only under NICE NG144 guidance.