Dante’s Inferno is an indica-dominant cannabis strain bred from Oreoz and Devil Driver, known for a creamy, peppery, cookie-heavy profile and a relaxing, tingly body high. It came out of a collaboration between Colorado’s Clearwater Genetics and Michigan breeder Tiki Madman, who also created Devil Driver. Growers and retail listings usually describe it as a high-potency strain, though published THC figures vary by batch.
Dante’s Inferno Strain at a Glance
| Type | Indica-dominant hybrid |
|---|---|
| Also known as | Inf |
| Lineage | Oreoz × Devil Driver |
| Breeder / origin | Clearwater Genetics (Colorado) with Tiki Madman (Michigan) |
| Aroma and flavor | sweet cream, pepper, sharp chemical funk, creamy sweetness, herbal tea, light citrus |
| Reported effects | relaxed, tingly, focused, happy |
| Best for | evening use, unwinding after work, experienced consumers |
Where Dante’s Inferno Comes From
Dante’s Inferno is a joint project between two craft breeders: Clearwater Genetics in Colorado and Tiki Madman in Michigan. Tiki Madman bred one of the parents, Devil Driver, a Sundae Driver x Melonade cross known for candy-fruit sweetness. The other parent, Oreoz, is the cookies-family strain made from Cookies and Cream and Secret Weapon, valued for dense, frosty flowers and a sweet, fuel-laced dough smell. Leafly sums the result up as a hybrid that carries a lot of cookies genetics.
Some strain guides credit the cross to Clearwater alone, and one grow guide lists an unrelated pedigree (Devil’s Pie x Harambe). The Oreoz x Devil Driver lineage with both breeders named is the version repeated by Leafly, GrowDiaries and Colorado cannabis press, so that is the one we treat as correct. Leafly lists Hazy Inferno as an offspring. The strain has a respectable following, with more than 100 user ratings on Leafly, mostly through dispensaries in Colorado, Michigan and other legal markets that carry Clearwater flower.
Dante’s Inferno Effects: What It Feels Like
Users most often call Dante’s Inferno relaxing and tingly, with a calm, focused headspace early on. The first stretch tends to feel happy and mildly euphoric rather than racy, and the body effect builds as the session goes on. Larger amounts push it toward sleepy, which fits its indica-leaning reputation.
It suits evenings, low-key time at home, or winding down after work. Because the cookies side of the family is usually potent, new consumers should start with one or two small puffs and wait several minutes before taking more. A few reviewers found individual batches milder than expected, so strength appears to depend on the grower and cut.
Dante’s Inferno Terpenes, Aroma and Flavor
The aroma leans sweet and creamy, a nod to the Oreoz side, with a sharp, almost ammonia-like funk underneath. Leafly’s flavor tags are ammonia, pepper and tea, and reviewers add light mango, pine and citrus notes on the exhale.
Expect a smooth, dessert-like inhale followed by a peppery, herbal finish. No consistent terpene data has been published for the strain, so we have not listed a terpene profile.
Side Effects and How to Use Dante’s Inferno
Dry mouth is the most common complaint in user reviews, followed by dry eyes and occasional headaches. As with most potent indica-leaning hybrids, taking too much can cause dizziness or heavy sleepiness. Starting low helps avoid both.
With Dante’s Inferno, as with any strain, a smaller dose usually avoids anxiety or grogginess. Our cannabis safety guide covers what to do if you take too much.
Do People Use Dante’s Inferno for Medical Reasons?
On Leafly, people who use Dante’s Inferno most often mention reaching for it for anxiety, stress and pain. These are self-reported experiences, not medical evidence, and anyone with a health condition should talk to a clinician before using cannabis.
These are user reports, not clinical findings. For what research actually supports, see our cannabis health and research section, and talk to your doctor before using cannabis for a health condition.
Strains Like Dante’s Inferno
- Oreoz: its cookies-family parent, with the same sweet, creamy base
- Pure Michigan: another Oreoz descendant with a heavy, relaxing finish
- Cookies and Cream: the grandparent behind its dessert-like aroma
- GMO Cookies: a pungent cookies hybrid with a similar funky edge
- Kush Mints: a sweet, potent evening hybrid from similar dessert genetics
Browse more indica strains, the full strain directory, or our guide to cannabis strains.
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Where to Buy Dante’s Inferno
Dispensary menus change every week, and Dante’s Inferno may be sold under its own name, as a cross or as a pre-roll or vape. The fastest way to find it is to check store menus online before you go. In Tacoma, browse Tacoma dispensaries and check the menus at stores like The Joint Tacoma and Commencement Bay Cannabis Black. In Portland, browse Portland dispensaries and check the menus at stores like Greene Street Holdings Maine and Cannabis Cured Portland. You can also browse licensed dispensaries in every state we cover. Adults 21 and older can buy with a valid photo ID; see cannabis laws by state for purchase limits.
Dante’s Inferno FAQ
Is Dante’s Inferno indica or sativa?
Dante’s Inferno is an indica-dominant hybrid. Most users describe a relaxing, body-focused effect.
What is Dante’s Inferno a cross of?
It is a cross of Oreoz and Devil Driver. One grow guide lists a different pedigree, but Oreoz x Devil Driver is the widely documented version.
Who bred Dante’s Inferno?
It was a collaboration between Clearwater Genetics in Colorado and Michigan breeder Tiki Madman, who also bred Devil Driver.
What does Dante’s Inferno taste like?
Sweet and creamy up front, with pepper, herbal tea and a sharp chemical funk. Some users also notice light citrus or mango.
Is Dante’s Inferno good for beginners?
It is usually sold as a potent strain, so beginners should start with a very small amount and wait before taking more.
For adults 21+ in legal states. Strain information reflects breeder descriptions, lab data and user reports; effects vary by person and batch. Not medical advice.
