Joints vs. Blunts vs. Spliffs: The Ultimate Roll-Off (Red Roots Edition)

Welcome back, smoke circle champions! Today at Red Roots Trading Company, we’re diving into one of the most common debates you’ll hear whenever a grinder comes out and someone asks, “Sooo… what are we rollin’?”

Is it a Joint, a Spliff, or a Blunt tonight?

Each one has its own vibe, its own culture, and its own fanbase that will defend it like it’s their firstborn.

We’re breaking down all three: how they smoke, why people swear by them, and which one might be your perfect match. And hey… if this inspires your next session, we definitely have the supplies (and the flower 👀) to make it happen.

⭐ First Up: The Classic Joint

Joints are the Beyoncé of rolled cannabis: timeless, beloved, and ready for any occasion.

A joint is just ground cannabis rolled in a thin paper; usually with a crutch (or “filter tip”) so you’re not inhaling little plant bits like a vacuum on carpet day.

Why people love joints:

- Pure, clean cannabis flavour; the terpene showcase.

- Small, pocketable, ready for adventure.

- Easy to put out and save for later (no judgment).

- A must-know skill for cannabis culture creds.

Challenges:

- Rolling is an art… and many of us started with something that looked like an eggroll that lost its will to live.

- The scent? Not subtle. Everyone knows what you’re up to.

Perfect for: Solo sessions, sharing with a friend, mid-walk motivation, or showing off your pearling skills.

⭐ Spliffs: The Euro-Style Fusion Roll

Spliffs are like joints’ worldly cousin who studied abroad and now pronounces “oregano” differently.

A spliff is rolled with the same papers as a joint, but the filling is a mix of cannabis flower (or hash) and tobacco (shredded tobacco like from a broken down cigarette; or Grabba, for those who want an even stronger tobacco flavour). This adds a buzzy, energetic lift that some people love and others avoid completely.

Why spliff lovers swear by them:

- Stretch your stash further.

- A smoother, more cigarette-like aroma (aka: more discreet).

- The combo of cannabinoids + nicotine hits differently for some.

Downsides:

- Tobacco isn’t for everyone.

- Changes the flavour of your flower.

- Burns faster if rolled loose.

Perfect for: People who like a “lighter” session, social smokers, or anyone who wants to pretend they’re backpacking through Amsterdam.

⭐ Blunts: The Big, Bold Heavyweight Roll

Ah yes… blunts. The party starter. The marathon runner. The “everyone sit down, we’re doing this” experience.

A blunt uses an emptied out cigar (like a Backwoods), or a tobacco or toasted hemp fibre wrap instead of a rolling paper, so you get a slow-burning, flavour-packed roll that can hold a lot more flower.

Why blunt devotees ride hard for them:

- Long, smooth, slow burn.

- Ideal for groups, or one person with something on their mind.

- Flavoured wraps for extra personality.

- Big, bold, unmistakable.

But also:

- Tobacco leaf wrap = harsher experience.

- Uses more cannabis (your grinder will feel this one).

- Rolling one is a craft, and sometimes requires more licking than anyone prefers.

Perfect for: Group hangs, special occasions, celebrations, or when you want your session to feel like a music video.

🔥 So… Which One Should You Choose?

Let’s break it down Red-Roots-style:

If you want pure flavour → Go Joint.

Taste those terps exactly as nature intended.

If you want a buzzier lift → Go Spliff.

A little extra oomph with a more discreet aroma.

If you want a big, bold, share-with-the-crew experience → Go Blunt.

It’s a whole event.

🌬️ Rolling Materials Breakdown

Papers (for joints + spliffs):

- Sizes: Singles, 1¼, 1½, wide, king, cones

- Materials: Hemp, rice, flax, bleached/unbleached

- Thin papers = more flavour

- Thicker papers = slower burn

Wraps (for blunts):

- Tobacco leaf

- Flavoured or unflavoured

- Sold as singles or 2-packs

- Can also gut a cigarillo or a cigar if that’s your vibe

- We also have toasted hemp fibre wraps which are tobacco-free. The average hemp wrap blunt burns 1.7 times slower than rolling papers of the same size!
 

Supercharge your session (pump up that THC percentage):

- Sprinkled crushed Shatter extract

- Sprinkled crushed THCa Diamonds extract

- Add some Wax, Crumble, Live Resin, or Terp Sauce extracts

At Red Roots, we carry a rotating selection of wraps, cones, and papers, cannabis flower & concentrates, AND we deliver in under an hour to Ottawa, Gatineau, and surrounding communities. Just sayin’. 👀

💨 Burn & Intensity Check

Joints:
Slow-to-medium burn, smoother inhale, full cannabis effect.

Spliffs:
Burns a bit quicker, hits a bit stronger due to nicotine.

Blunts:
Slowest burn, biggest hit, most intense flavour.

🌎 Around the World: Who Rolls What?

Europe: Spliffs dominate. Joints-only smokers are basically cryptids.

Caribbean: “Spliff” originally meant a pure joint!

United States: Joints rule. Blunts have a deep cultural history tied to hip-hop.

Canada: Honestly? We do it all. We’re a polite AND diverse melting pot in our rolling choices.

💚 Which Is Healthier?

Rolling papers generally offer the gentlest experience.
 

Tobacco wraps give you harsher, thicker smoke.

Hemp fibre wraps offer a less harsh but still satisfying blunt experience.

No matter what you choose, listen to your body, stay hydrated, and don’t hold hits forever. Your lungs are not storage units.

🎯 The Final Verdict

There is no wrong answer, only different flavours of fun.

Whether you're a joint purist, a spliff connoisseur, or a blunt warrior, each option brings its own vibe to your session. And at Red Roots Trading Company, we’ve got everything you need to roll your perfect pick:

✨ Papers
✨ Wraps
✨ Cones
✨ Filters
✨ Grinders
✨ And of course… the perfect Indigenous craft-grown flower and concentrates to fill them

Plus same-day delivery in under an hour up to 30 km from Ottawa’s city centre, or discreet mail shipping anywhere in Canada.

Now THAT’S a session starter.