1Above in 2025: The Disposable Revolution Leader

1Above presents a premium concentrate specialist brand with 57 reviews showing 7.57/10 average sentiment and 74% positive rating. While the overall sentiment score is moderated by early hardware teething issues, the brand has achieved something remarkable in November: the #1 trending concentrate product in Canada. Their "Live Rosin Juice Bar" has become the face of the market's shift toward premium disposables, effectively dethroning 510 carts as the "hype" format of choice.

📊 The Numbers: Breakout Success in a Niche Category

1Above received 57 reviews throughout 2025, but the velocity has surged in Q4:

• 42 positive reviews (74%)
• 7 negative reviews (12%)
• 8 neutral/informational posts (14%)
• Average sentiment score: 7.57 out of 10

Sentiment Ranking Among All Brands Analyzed:

1. Partake: 8.75
2. Coast Mountain Cannabis: 8.49
3. Nugz: 8.39
4. Broken Coast: 8.37
5. Iris Labs: 8.20
6. Dealr: 8.11
7. Xopro: 7.94
8. Amani Craft: 7.88
9. EastCann: 7.78
10. Simply Bare: 7.72
11. Good Supply: 7.70
12. Woody Nelson: 7.59
13. 1Above: 7.57 ← Lower due to early hardware, but trending higher
14. BLKMKT: 7.53
15. Sixty Seven Sins: 7.47

In the brand spotlights completed this month, 1Above ranks 13th of 18 brands on historical sentiment, but holds the #1 Trend Score for November, indicating that their recent drops are hitting harder than their yearly average suggests.

Sentiment Breakdown:

Key Pattern: A high polarity. 32% of reviews are perfect 10s, mostly for the new Live Rosin Juice Bar. The negative reviews are almost exclusively related to older Hash Hole products or specific hardware failures, skewing the data.

🔥 The Powerhouses: The "Juice Bar" and Rosin Jars (30+ reviews combined)

1Above has effectively split its identity into two winning pillars: the "Juice Bar" disposable and traditional rosin jars.

LIVE ROSIN JUICE BAR: The Market Disruptor (Trend Score: 1,038)

• Products: Strawberry Guava x Zkittlez, Guava Sherb, Dulce + Banana
• Average Sentiment: High (9.0+ on newer drops)
• The Draw: It offers a solventless experience in a sleek, all-in-one format.
• Reviewers say:
  • "Hits better than 510 hardware"
  • "Clean and pure oil color"
  • "Can see the contents of the disposable"

ROSIN JARS: The Connoisseur Choice

• Products: Lemonberry, Dulce + Banana 73u
• Average Sentiment: 8.5/10
• The Draw: Premium texture and high terpene content for dabbers.
• Reviewers say:
  • "Comparable to Sauce Rosin Labs"
  • "Tropical fruit flavors"

TERTIARY PERFORMERS:

✅ What Positive Reviews Highlighted

1. Hardware Superiority (Juice Bar)
   • "Premium feeling of the device," "glass tip"
   • "Hits better than 510 carts"
   • This is the primary driver of their recent success; they solved the "clogged cart" frustration with better tech.
2. Flavor Fidelity
   • "Stays true to its flavor and doesn't burn"
   • "Tastes amazing," "tropical fruit flavors"
3. Transparency
   • Consumers love the "clear window" on the vape to see the oil quality.
   • "Clean and pure oil color" is a major selling point.

❌ What Negative Reviews Criticized

1. THE HASH HOLE DISASTER (1.25/10)
   • Critical Failure: Multiple reviews cited "poor burn quality," "harshness," and "flavor fading quickly."
   • Comparison: Unfavorably compared to Fatbats.
   • Note: This SKU drags down their overall brand score significantly.
2. Early Hardware Teething
   • Some earlier AIO units had "minor leakage and clogging."
   • "Wished it was in a cartridge instead" (from traditionalists).
3. "Planty" Taste on Budget Drops
   • Dulce + Banana (lower tier) was noted as having a "consistent underlying planty taste" compared to premium competitors like Sauce.

💎 Best Products: Live Rosin Juice Bar (Strawberry Guava x Zkittlez)

• Winner: Live Rosin Juice Bar (Strawberry Guava x Zkittlez)
  • Reasoning: Multiple 10/10 perfect scores. Reviewers specifically call it out as "hitting better than other disposables" and praise the hardware. It is the product that put them on the map.
• Runner-Up: Dulce + Banana 73u Live Rosin
  • Reasoning: A solid dab option with 10/10 potential, offering a "smooth vapor and hard-hitting effects."

📈 Key Insights: Why 1Above Ranks #1 in Trends

1. Format Victory
   • They bet big on the "Live Rosin Disposable" format before it was cool, and now they own the category.
2. Visual Quality
   • The clear hardware allows the product to sell itself. In a market of mysterious black cartridges, seeing the golden rosin oil is a massive trust builder.
3. Tiered Quality
   • They offer "premium" (73u) and "mid" rosin options, capturing both the flavor chaser and the budget dabber.

💡 What 2025 1Above Data Reveals

1Above is the breakout star of Q4 2025.

• The Reality: They are the Disposable Revolution Leader. They have successfully convinced the market that disposables can be premium.
• The Warning: The Hash Hole failure shows they are not invincible. They need to apply the same QC from their vapes to their combustible products.
• Path Forward:
  • Double Down on Juice Bars: Expand the strain library.
  • Kill the Hash Hole: Or completely reformulate it.
  • Maintain Hardware QC: The "glass tip" and "no clog" reputation is their biggest asset.

Currently at 7.57 (13th of 18), 1Above is a strong buy for their vape products, but a pass on their pre-rolls until proven otherwise.

🛡️ Disclaimer on Data and Analysis

The analysis presented in this post is a summary and interpretation of aggregate consumer sentiment and opinion, extracted from public discussions across six popular cannabis subreddits between January 2025 and October 2025.

Our methodology uses AI to analyze this chatter, calculate sentiment, and assign a proprietary Trend Score. The conclusions reached (e.g., regarding batch inconsistency, pricing, or customer service experience) are based solely on the aggregation and interpretation of these subjective consumer reviews.

This content is for informational and market-analysis purposes only, and is not a statement of verified fact regarding internal company operations, product specifications, or legal compliance.