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Vol. 24 / StrainsStrain DatabaseRead · 2 minUpdated · 2026-05

Jack the Ripper

Jack the Ripper is a terpinolene-led sativa from TGA Subcool Genetics, with sweet lemon-pine, light mango and a peppery exhale at 15-20% THC. Onset is fast, about 3 minutes, with a racy, clear-headed cerebral high.


title: "Jack the Ripper - Effects, Terpenes & Queens Availability | Terp Bros NYC" description: "Jack the Ripper: sativa-leaning cannabis strain, 15-20% THC, terpinolene-led. Live availability on the Terp Bros NYC Queens menu. Lab-tested, 21+ with valid ID." strain_type: "sativa" thc_range: "15-20%" cbd_range: "<1%" dominant_terpenes: ["terpinolene", "caryophyllene", "ocimene"] parent_strains: ["Jack the Cleaner", "Space Queen"] flowering_time: "8-9 weeks" date: "2026-05-23"

Jack the Ripper is a terpinolene-led sativa from TGA Subcool Genetics, with sweet lemon-pine, light mango and a peppery exhale at 15-20% THC. Onset is fast, about 3 minutes, with a racy, clear-headed cerebral high.

Racy, Clear-Headed and Cerebral

Jack the Ripper moves fast. Onset is about three minutes, and the reported effect is a racy, clear-headed cerebral high. The listed use cases are creative deep work, an art studio session and a clear-headed creative afternoon.

The aroma is sweet lemon and pine, with a bit of mango and a peppery exhale. Inhaled duration runs 2 to 4 hours.

Terpinolene First, Then Caryophyllene and Ocimene

Terpinolene

Terpinolene is listed first, ahead of caryophyllene and ocimene, and contributes cerebral, racy, classic sativa-style head energy.

Caryophyllene

Caryophyllene brings pepper and some body grounding to the stack.

Ocimene

Ocimene contributes an uplifting, fresh note paired with creative-energy effects.

Jack the Cleaner and Space Queen

The cross is Jack the Cleaner with Space Queen. The documented origin is Subcool at TGA Genetics in the early 2000s, as a high-terpinolene, fast-flowering sativa hybrid. It finishes in 8-9 weeks.

Terpinolene Neighbors

Jack Herer lists terpinolene first and caryophyllene second, with a pine forest aroma at 18-23% THC. Durban Poison swaps in sweet anise and licorice, 17-25%. Super Lemon Haze lists fresh lemon zest, light skunk and sweet menthol on the exhale. Super Silver Haze goes sweet skunk and sharp citrus.

Frequently asked: Jack the Ripper

Why is Jack the Ripper described as racy?

Terpinolene is listed first among its dominant terpenes, and terpinolene is described as contributing cerebral, racy, classic sativa-style head energy.

How does it compare to Jack Herer on potency?

Jack the Ripper tests at 15-20% THC, a little lower than Jack Herer's 18-23%. Both vary by batch, so read the COA.

Who made it?

Subcool at TGA Genetics, in the early 2000s.

Is there a gentle way in for a newcomer?

A small first inhale, plenty of waiting time and a glance at the per-serving THC on the label. Start low and go slow with a fast-acting sativa.