In the world of specialty spirits, awards matter — not as marketing badges, but as independent benchmarks judged by people who understand production, balance, and intent.
In 2026, Norse Code will enter three of the most respected competitions in the global spirits and food landscape. Each submission reflects a specific release, judged within its appropriate category, and assessed by panels known for rigorous, blind evaluation.
This post outlines the awards Norse Code is entering in 2026, and why each one matters for modern coffee liqueur.
World Liqueur Awards 2026 — Hel Below
In 2026, Norse Code Hel Below will be entered into the World Liqueur Awards, one of the most internationally recognised competitions dedicated exclusively to liqueurs.
The World Liqueur Awards focus on style accuracy, balance, and technical execution, with judging conducted blind by spirits professionals. Coffee liqueurs are assessed on integration, bitterness management, aroma clarity, and finish — criteria closely aligned with how Hel Below is built.
Entering Hel Below at this level reflects confidence in its structure as a spirit, not simply a flavoured liqueur.
🔗 https://www.worldliqueurawards.com/
Great Taste Awards — Norse Code Range
The Great Taste Awards, organised by the Guild of Fine Food, remain one of the most influential quality marks in food and drink, particularly within the UK and Europe.
In 2026, Norse Code will enter selected releases into the Great Taste Awards to benchmark flavour, balance, and drinkability against a broad field of premium producers. Judging is blind, feedback-led, and focused purely on what’s in the glass.
For coffee liqueur — a category often dominated by sweetness — Great Taste provides a valuable lens on restraint, clarity, and finish.
🔗 https://gff.co.uk/great-taste/
IWSC 2026 — Hel Above
In 2026, Norse Code Hel Above will be entered into the International Wine & Spirit Competition (IWSC) — one of the most technically demanding competitions in the industry.
The IWSC combines blind tasting with detailed technical analysis, making it particularly relevant for spirit-forward coffee liqueurs where structure, alcohol integration, and balance are critical.
Hel Above’s entry into IWSC reflects its positioning closer to contemporary spirits than traditional liqueurs, and places it in direct comparison with leading global producers.
Building One of the World’s Most Award-Recognised Coffee Liqueurs
Awards are not the goal at Norse Code — they are a consequence of process, ingredient quality, and restraint. Entering these competitions in 2026 allows each release to be judged on its own terms, by independent panels with no brand context.
As results are announced, this journal will be updated with outcomes, tasting notes, and judging feedback, creating a transparent record of how Norse Code performs on the global stage.
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