Canada-Wide · Cannabis Education & Events

Where knowledge
meets the experience.

High Spirits is a private cannabis education, consulting, and event service. We elevate the way people understand, taste, and appreciate cannabis — through guided workshops, curated tasting experiences, and bespoke event production.

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Experience Types
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Compounds Explored
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Serving All of Canada
What we offer

Experiences designed to illuminate

Every event is private, intimate, and tailored. Whether hosting a corporate reception, brand launch, or intimate dinner, High Spirits brings education, taste, and artistry to your guests.

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Cannabis Grading Workshop
Hands-on introductory grading education. Guests learn to evaluate flower across visual, aromatic, and chemical dimensions using scope tools and guided methodology.
From POA · Private event
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Cannabis Tasting — Beverage
A curated sensory journey through cannabis-infused beverages. Pairing notes, terpene education, and guided tasting led by Raquel DiCresce.
From POA · Private event
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Cannabis Tasting — Concentrates
An elevated concentrate tasting exploring extraction methods, terpene preservation, and the spectrum from live resin to solventless rosin.
From POA · Private event
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Bev + Concentrate Bar
The full High Spirits bar — both beverage and concentrate stations running simultaneously. Perfect for larger private events and brand activations.
From POA · Private event
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Brand Consulting
Private consulting for cannabis brands. Product positioning, consumer education strategy, sensory language development, and event-ready presentation.
By engagement · Consulting
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Artist Services
Music and visual artist booking and production for private cannabis events. Curated performers who understand the culture and the environment.
By engagement · Production
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Raquel DiCresce
Founder · High Spirits
Cannabis EducatorEvent ProducerCanada-Wide
About

Education-first,
experience-led.

High Spirits was founded by Raquel DiCresce with a single guiding principle: cannabis is a nuanced, complex subject that deserves the same depth and sophistication given to wine, spirits, and fine food. Most people encounter cannabis through marketing — not knowledge. We change that.

Through private events, workshops, and consulting engagements, Raquel brings together science, sensory education, and genuine hospitality to create experiences that are as informative as they are memorable. Serving clients across Canada.

Ready to elevate your event?

Let's build something memorable.

All experiences are private and fully customised. Raquel will be in touch within 48 hours.

Packages & Pricing

Private experiences,
built around you.

All events are private, fully guided, and tailored to your guest list and setting. Pricing is provided on inquiry — final cost depends on guest count, venue, and customisation.

Education & Tasting

Sensory experiences

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Intro to Cannabis Grading Workshop
private event · educational
A hands-on guided workshop introducing guests to professional cannabis grading methodology. Participants learn to evaluate flower across five dimensions: visual structure and trichome analysis with scope tools provided, aromatic profiling through terpene and ester families, minor cannabinoid identification, and wellness outcome assessment. Includes access to the Floragrade digital grading system.
What's included
Guided scope trichome analysis — loupes & macro lenses provided
Terpene, ester & flavonoid sensory reference cards
Live grading session with 2–3 featured cultivars
Floragrade digital assessment tool access
Take-home educational materials
POA / event
Based on guest count & location
Most popular
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Bev + Concentrate Bar
private event · full bar experience
The complete High Spirits bar — both a curated beverage station and a concentrate tasting bar running simultaneously. Guests move between stations at their own pace, guided by Raquel. Perfect for larger events, brand activations, and any occasion where you want cannabis to be an intentional, elevated part of the experience.
What's included
Full beverage station — 3–5 products
Full concentrate station — 3–5 products
Guided education at both stations
Terpene & cannabinoid pairing guide for all products
All equipment, glassware & materials provided
POA / event
Based on guest count, venue & duration
Consulting & Production

Professional services

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Cannabis Brand Consulting
consulting engagement · brand & strategy
Private consulting for cannabis brands, retailers, and producers. Raquel works with your team on consumer education strategy, product positioning, sensory language for menus and marketing, staff training frameworks, and event-ready brand presentation. Engagements are scoped individually — from single sessions to multi-month retainers.
Areas of focus
Consumer education strategy & content
Product sensory language & menu copy
Staff training & budtender education frameworks
Event strategy & brand activation design
Terpene & cannabinoid profile communication
POA / engagement
Scoped per project or retainer
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Artist Services
private event · music & visual arts
Music and visual artist booking, curation, and production for private cannabis events. High Spirits works with a network of Canadian performers — DJs, live musicians, visual artists, and installation creators — who understand the culture and set the right tone for an elevated cannabis experience. From intimate ambient sets to full event production.
What's available
DJ & live music booking & curation
Visual art installation & live painting
Event production coordination
Artist direction & briefing
AV & technical production liaison
POA / event
Depends on artist(s) & scope
Custom packages

Need something bespoke?

All experiences can be combined and customised. If your vision doesn't fit neatly into a package, get in touch — Raquel will build it with you.

Sample Overview
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Sample Setup
Sample Information
Basic metadata about the flower being assessed
Gut read before analysis5
Scope & Equipment
Scoring guidance adjusts to your magnification tool
Visual & Scope Analysis
What to look for under magnificationClear trichomes = underdeveloped. Cloudy/milky = peak harvest. Amber = THC converting to CBN. Even a clip-on phone macro reveals density and colour.
Trichome State
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Clear
Underdeveloped
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Cloudy / Milky
Peak harvest
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Amber
Past peak, CBN
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Mixed
Balanced point
Trichome Quality
Coverage / density5
1=sparse, 10=wall-to-wall frost
Structure
Bud density5
Trim quality5
Cure & Appearance
Moisture / cure5
Pistil colour vibrancy5
Calyx-to-leaf ratio5
Freedom from defects8
Sample Photos
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Visual Notes
Terpene, Ester & Flavonoid Profile
The aromatic chemistry of cannabisTerpenes are volatile aromatics produced in trichomes. Esters create fruity top notes. Flavonoids contribute colour and subtle taste. Together they modulate the entourage effect.
Aroma Intensity
Jar-open nose intensity5
Break / grind release5
Aroma complexity5
Retention / longevity5
Terpene Families
Tap all that you detect or suspect are present
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Myrcene — earthy, musk Limonene — citrus Linalool — lavender Caryophyllene — spice Pinene — pine Ocimene — sweet, herbal Terpinolene — fresh, woody Humulene — hoppy Bisabolol — chamomile Valencene — orange peel Nerolidol — wood, bark Geraniol — rose, sweet
Esters — Fruity & Floral Notes
Formed from terpene alcohols — responsible for most fruity aromas
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Ethyl acetate — sweet Isoamyl acetate — banana, pear Methyl butyrate — pineapple Ethyl butyrate — apple, tropical Geranyl acetate — rose, fruity Linalyl acetate — lavender
Flavonoids
Polyphenolics — colour, bitter/earthy tone, anti-inflammatory
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Cannaflavin A — bitter, earthy Cannaflavin B Quercetin — antioxidant Kaempferol — mild floral Apigenin — chamomile Orientin — grassy Vitexin — herbal
Minor Cannabinoid Profile
Beyond THC & CBDOver 100 cannabinoids have been identified. Even at trace concentrations (0.1–1%) minor cannabinoids meaningfully shift the effect profile via the entourage effect.
Detected / Suspected Minor Cannabinoids
0 detected
CBG
Cannabigerol — "the mother cannabinoid"
Energizing, focus-enhancing. Anti-bacterial. Precursor to other cannabinoids.
Energizing
CBN
Cannabinol — THC degradation product
Forms as THC degrades from heat, light, or age. Mildly sedating. Signals amber trichomes or improper storage.
Sedating
CBC
Cannabichromene — non-psychoactive
Mood-elevating, anti-inflammatory. Works synergistically with CBD. Interacts with TRPV1 receptors.
Anti-inflam.
THCV
Tetrahydrocannabivarin — "diet weed" compound
Appetite suppression, fast-acting clear euphoria. May reduce THC-induced anxiety. Found in African sativa landraces.
Appetite-suppress.
CBDV
Cannabidivarin — structural analog of CBD
Anticonvulsant, anti-nausea, neurological modulation. Studied for ASD and epilepsy.
Neuroprotective
CBDA
Cannabidiolic acid — raw pre-decarboxylated form
Anti-nausea, anti-anxiety. Present in fresh/raw flower, destroyed by heat above 120°C.
Anti-nausea
THCA
Tetrahydrocannabinolic acid — fresh-flower form
Non-psychoactive raw form. Anti-inflammatory, neuroprotective. Converts to THC on heat.
Anti-inflam.
CBL
Cannabicyclol — rare degradation product
Forms from CBC under UV light. Signals light degradation during storage.
Storage indicator
Lab Test Data Optional
Wellness & Effect Profile
Quality through a wellness lensA well-grown, properly-cured flower with rich terpene complexity can outperform a high-THC product in wellness outcomes.
Wellness Dimensions
Anxiety relief5
Pain / inflammation support5
Sleep quality support5
Focus & mental clarity5
Mood elevation5
Nausea / appetite support5
Effect Character
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Relaxing
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Energetic
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Creative
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Social
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Sedating
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Focused
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Euphoric
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Grounded
Consumability & Burn Quality
Smoke / vapor smoothness5
Ash colour (white = clean)5
White ash = clean flush & proper cure.
Grade Summary & Report
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Complete assessment to score
Fill out all five sections for a composite multi-dimensional grade.
Dimension Breakdown
Visual / scope—
Aroma complexity—
Terpene / ester / flavonoid—
Minor cannabinoids—
Wellness profile—
Radar Overview
Assessment Details
Sample—
Type—
Scope used—
Trichome state—
Terpene notes—
Esters detected—
Flavonoids—
Minor cannabinoids—
Effect character—
Lab data—
Assessment Narrative
Complete your assessment to generate a quality narrative.
Get in touch

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All events are private and fully customised. Use the form below to send an inquiry and Raquel will be in touch within 48 hours.

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Email
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Location
Canada-Wide
Serving clients across Canada
Response time
Within 48 hrs
All inquiries answered
Age requirement
19+ only
All events are private