A Bar Above
A Bar Above offers 2 products on RevWix across Kitchen & Dining, with an average ethics score of 64/10.
Ethics breakdown
Average scores across our scoring pillars.
- Environment38/10
- Animal Welfare37.5/10
- Sourcing36.5/10
- Labor36/10
- Transparency34/10
Categories covered
Where A Bar Above shows up across our directory.
- Kitchen & Dining2
What reviewers highlight
Strengths mentioned most often across A Bar Above's products.
- ✓Clear engraved internal lines for measuring 0.25 oz up to 2 oz accurately
- ✓Sturdy 304 stainless steel resists bending and corrosion
- ✓Independent bartender-owned small business design
- ✓Heavy-duty spring for durability
- ✓Retains shape with frequent use
- ✓Dishwasher safe for easy cleaning
Sustainability commitments
"Constructed for commercial bar longevity to eliminate the cycle of bent or replaced barware. Packaged in recyclable cardboard without single-use blister plastics; independent family-run enterprise with small-batch production oversight."
"The high-density spring design ensures longevity and reduces the need for frequent replacement. The strainer is also dishwasher safe, which saves water and energy compared to manual washing."
A Bar Above scores & reviews
Product scorecard
| # | Product | Ethics | Shopper rating | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Japanese Style Jigger | 68 | 4.8(2,447) | $16.00 |
| 2 | A Bar Above Premium Hawthorne Strainer | 60 | 4.8(1,049) | $15.00 |
Products from A Bar Above
The A Bar Above Japanese Style Jigger is an ergonomic stainless steel Japanese style jigger designed for craft bartenders and home mixologists requiring exact measurement precision. Built from commercial-grade 304 stainless steel, it offers internal measurement lines to reduce drink waste. Founded by career bartenders, the independent brand focuses on durable, long-lasting bar tools packaged in minimal recyclable cardstock.
The A Bar Above Premium Hawthorne Strainer is a high-density spring stainless steel cocktail sieve designed for professional and home bartenders. It's perfect for straining ice, pulp, and large ingredients, ensuring your drinks are smooth and free of impurities. Made with durable, food-grade stainless steel, this strainer is built to last and maintain its shape over time.
How to read A Bar Above's ethics scores
Each A Bar Above product on this page carries a 0–100 score built from four checkable inputs: active third-party certifications, disclosed ingredients or materials, published supply-chain information, and the brand's watchdog record. Nothing here is based on A Bar Above's own marketing language.
The spread matters as much as the top score. If A Bar Above's highest and lowest products sit far apart, verification is being applied to some lines and not others — common when a company certifies a flagship range and leaves the rest undocumented. A narrow spread, even at a moderate average, usually signals a consistent policy.
Scores can move without any editorial change, because certification status is re-checked as pages refresh. A lapsed certificate, a new audit or a recall notice will all show up in the product's certification and notes sections.
Questions worth asking before buying A Bar Above
Start with ownership: a parent company's testing or sourcing policy can change what a claim on the packaging actually covers. Then check scope — a certification often applies to one fibre, facility or ingredient rather than the whole product.
Finally, compare within the category rather than against A Bar Above's own range. A mid-scoring product can still be the strongest verified option at its price, and a high-scoring one can be beaten by a cheaper certified alternative.
What each score input covers
| Input | What we check | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Certifications | Active listings in public registers, with scope and expiry | Only externally audited claims can be revoked |
| Ingredients & materials | Full disclosure, hazard flags, recycled or organic content | Comparable without trusting brand narrative |
| Transparency | Named suppliers, factories or audit summaries | Shows whether claims survive scrutiny |
| Record | Recalls, regulator rulings and greenwashing findings | Best short-term signal of quality control |
Buying A Bar Above with confidence
- Verify the mark, not the adjectiveSearch the certifier's register for the exact product line.
- Check the parent companyOwnership changes what cruelty-free or organic claims cover.
- Compare in-categoryThe same score means different things across categories.
- Read open notes firstAn unresolved recall outweighs a few score points.
Frequently asked
Is A Bar Above an ethical brand?+
A Bar Above's standing here is the average of its scored products, built only from verifiable inputs: active certifications, disclosed ingredients or materials, published supply-chain data and its recall or regulator record. Where a claim cannot be checked in a public register, it earns nothing.
Is A Bar Above certified by third parties?+
Any certification we could confirm appears on the individual product cards above. Marks shown are matched to the certifier's own register; self-declared logos and internal awards are not counted.
Why do A Bar Above products have different scores?+
Scores are per product, not per brand. Differences usually come from certification scope, ingredient or material disclosure, and packaging — a certified flagship can sit far above an undocumented line from the same company.
Are there better alternatives to A Bar Above?+
Compare within the category rather than the brand: category rankings list the highest-scoring verified options at each price level, so you can see whether a cheaper certified alternative beats the A Bar Above product you were considering.