Top Pre-Roll Products – May 2025
Based on Real Reddit Reviews Across Canada
Pre-rolls continue to evolve as one of the most dynamic product categories in the Canadian cannabis market. May 2025 brought significant shifts from April's landscape, with new brands emerging and established players seeing mixed results. Drawing from six Canadian cannabis subreddits, we've compiled the pre-rolls that generated the most buzz, sentiment, and engagement.
🧾 By the Numbers
- Total Products Listed: 29 (up from 17 in April)
- Infused Formats Included: infused pre-rolls, infused blunts, pre-rolled joints, luxury joints, blunts, and hash holes
- New Category Alert: Hash holes emerged as a trending format
- Subreddits Tracked:
- r/CanadianCannabisClub
- r/CanadianCannabisLPs
- r/TheBCCS
- r/TheOCS
- r/canadients
- r/sqdc
🏆 May's Top Pre-Rolls
| Product Name | Brand | Trend Score | Sentiment Avg | Reviewers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HashHole | Lock | 610 | 7.00 | 1 |
| hash hole | 1Above | 605 | 8.06 | 1 |
| Kandy Kush | FIGR | 240 | 9.00 | 1 |
| Stinky Pinky | 1964 | 221 | 8.00 | 1 |
| Nacho Night | Sixty Seven Sins | 189 | 10.00 | 1 |
🔄 Major Shifts from April
New Leaders:
- Hash holes dominate the top spots, representing a new premium category
- Lock and 1Above emerge as top trend score brands
- FIGR enters the conversation with strong sentiment
Notable Changes:
- Carmel Cannabis dropped from #1 (920 trend score) to unlisted
- Sixty Seven Sins' Nacho Night fell from 852 to 189 trend score but maintained perfect sentiment
- HighXotic disappeared from the top listings despite April's perfect 10.0 score
Category Evolution:
- Hash holes represent 2 of the top 5 products (new category)
- More brand diversity: 25 unique brands vs. 17 in April
- Lower overall trend scores suggest more distributed conversation
🔥 Noteworthy Highlights
Perfect Scores (10.0 Sentiment):
- Nacho Night (Sixty Seven Sins) - maintained perfection from April
- Lee Anne Womac (BLKMKT) - new perfect scorer
Strong Performers (9.0+ Sentiment):
- Kandy Kush (FIGR) - 9.00
- Lime mìto (Ohja) - 9.00
- Dela Haze in Thumbs Up prerolls (Thumbs Up) - 9.00
- Multiple Daily Special and 1964 offerings at 9.00
Emerging Brands:
- Nuance appears twice with solid scores
- XK shows up with multiple offerings
- Daily Special enters with celebration-themed pre-rolls
📊 Category Insights
Hash Holes - The New Premium:
The emergence of hash holes at the top of the trend scores signals a shift toward ultra-premium infused products. Both Lock and 1Above capitalized on this trend.
Value Plays:
- Daily Special enters with celebration pre-rolls at low trend scores but high sentiment
- Benny Blunto and Be Humble represent budget-friendly options
Craft Consistency:
Despite lower trend scores, craft brands like BLKMKT, Thumbs Up, and November Rain maintain high sentiment scores, suggesting quality over quantity in reviews.
📈 Final Takeaways
- Premium Innovation Wins: Hash holes' dominance shows consumers embracing new, premium formats
- Trend Score Compression: Lower overall scores but more products suggest a maturing, fragmented market
- Quality Over Hype: High sentiment scores across the board indicate improved product quality
- Brand Proliferation: 70% increase in product listings shows expanding choice and competition
📊 Want to Explore More?
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- Brand or product name
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