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If you’ve read other sections of the Craft Cannabis in Canada Guidecraft, you already know the punchline.
Craft isn’t a format.
It’s a method.
Still, “craft” gets confusing the moment you leave dried flower. People start asking real questions. Are pre-rolls craft? Is rosin craft? What about infused products?
This guide is your map. It’s a fast overview of the main craft product types in Canada, what “craft” looks like inside each one, and where to go next in the series when you want the deeper detail.
If you want the full foundation first, start at our Craft Cannabis in Canada Guide. If you want the full growing process, jump to how craft cannabis is grown.
Here’s the simplest way to think about it.
A product is “craft” when the inputs are treated like craft and the handling stays careful all the way through.
So instead of asking “Is this format craft?” ask:
If you want the clean definition first, read What is Craft Cannabis? from earlier in the series. This article is about what happens after that definition hits the shelf.
Craft dried flower is the baseline. Everything else borrows from it.
When flower is truly craft, you’ll usually see the same traditional craft processes show up:
That’s not rocket science, it’s workflow and patience.
It’s why small-batch flower still looks like a plant and not like it got roughed up on the way to the jar. To get the full craft-seed-to-craft-jar story, check out How Craft Cannabis is Grown.
Pre-rolls can be craft. The format doesn’t decide it. The inputs and the handling do.
A craft pre-roll usually starts with whole-flower input and small-batch milling. From there, the goal is simple: minimal handling, good humidity control, and consistent airflow so the pre-roll still reflects the cultivar’s aroma and structure.
TL;DR: To get true craft pre-rolls, you need to be using whole craft flower and not shake or leftover material.
Cones can be craft when they’re filled and packed carefully. The risk is the process. Many cones are stuffed and tamped, which can add extra handling and friction on the material.
Straight cuts retain what makes cannabis craft
VCC’s Straight Cuts are rolled, not stuffed. Instead of filling a cone and packing it down, the material is formed by rolling and cut to length. That matters because rolling can reduce aggressive packing and repeated tool contact.
In practical terms, a rolled straight cut can retain more surface trichomes than a heavily stuffed cone, because the workflow can be gentler on the flower.
Both cones and straight cuts can be craft. The craft signal is the same: whole-flower input, small-batch milling, and handling that protects trichomes and terpene profile.
Yes, craft growers and small-batch processors make concentrates. But “craft concentrates” is another place where labels get loose.
Here are the common categories you’ll actually see:
Rosin is made through rosin pressing, a solventless method that uses heat and pressure to separate resin. It’s still process-heavy. Temperature and time matter. Input quality matters even more.
Hash is one of the oldest craft formats there is. Traditional methods are built around trichomes. The goal is separating resin with care using solventless methods of extraction.
Sift collects trichomes through screens. It’s simple in concept. It’s touchy in execution. Handling and temperature control matter if you want the end product to reflect the cultivar.
If you’re reading this and thinking “OK, I need the terpene piece now,” you’re right. That’s where aroma and identity get explained properly. Jump to Why Terpenes Matter in Craft Cannabis.
For even more terpene content, check out Understanding Terpenese: The Aromatic Language of VCC Cultivars
Across dried flower, pre-rolls, concentrates, and infused products, real craft usually shows up as:
Craft production is basically a refusal to treat cannabis like bulk material.
There’s no official craft stamp in Canada. So you’re looking for signals.
Here’s a quick shelf checklist:
If the label is vague and the story is empty, that tells you something too.
Victoria Cannabis Company is part of the craft ecosystem in British Columbia, not the referee of it.
Our work is grounded in traditional craft techniques that have deep roots on Vancouver Island and across BC. Small batches. Hang drying. Slow curing. Hand trimming where possible. Tight batch control. Cultivar choices built around terpene profile and structure.
If you want the bigger picture, go back to the main Craft Cannabis in Canada Guide. If you want the behind-the-scenes process, head to How Craft Cannabis is Grown.
To learn more about the brand, visit Victoria Cannabis Company and read our craft approach. If you’re local, you can also use where to buy in Victoria and our Victoria cannabis store listing.
The main types are craft dried flower, craft pre-rolls, craft concentrates (like hash and rosin), and craft infused products. The format can vary, but the craft signal is small-batch inputs and careful handling.
A product is considered craft when it’s made in small batches, using traditional or careful processing steps, and handled in a way that protects aroma, structure, and trichomes.
They can be. Craft pre-rolls usually use whole-flower input, small-batch milling, and careful rolling with attention to airflow and consistency.
They can be. Craft concentrates often come from small-batch inputs and use controlled methods like solventless rosin pressing or traditional hash techniques.
No. Rosin is a method, not a guarantee of craft. Look for details on input quality, batch size, and process transparency.
They can be, especially infused pre-rolls that combine small-batch flower with traditional concentrates. The key is the inputs and the handling, not the format.
Look for small-batch language, clear method details, and transparency about inputs. For flower, watch for hang drying, slow curing, and hand trimming. For pre-rolls, look for whole-flower input. For concentrates, look for clear solventless or traditional process descriptions.
Reviewed by: Kyp Rowe, VP Brand, Victoria Cannabis Company.
