Norse Code was created from a simple belief: coffee liqueur should taste like coffee.
Developed by UK coffee champion Gordon Howell, NORSE CODE applies specialty coffee brewing principles to coffee liqueur, using a cold-filter brew process and controlled extraction to deliver clarity, balance and genuine coffee character rather than excessive sweetness or artificial flavour.
Crafted in small batches in Yorkshire using speciality-grade coffee and premium spirits, NORSE CODE is built for exceptional serve performance — from Espresso Martinis and Baby Guinness shots to modern coffee cocktails where balance, texture and flavour matter.
This coffee-first approach has earned recognition from some of the drinks industry’s most respected judging panels. NORSE CODE was named England’s Best Coffee Liqueur 2026 at the World Drinks Awards, won Gold at the Global Liqueur Masters, and achieved IWSC Gold with 95 points — the highest score for a UK coffee liqueur on record.
As the World Drinks Awards judges noted:
“Straight forward with a clean but pretty easy coffee nose and a big sweetness supported by some spicy notes. Nice and clean coffee notes throughout.”
NORSE CODE continues to redefine what modern coffee liqueur can be: less sugary, more balanced, and built by coffee people for exceptional cocktails.
