Freshly Brewed Coffee.
Award Recognised.
Award-winning UK coffee liqueurs created from freshly brewed speciality coffee.
NORSE CODE begins with real coffee using our Cold-Filter Brew process. Recognised through independent judging, our coffee liqueurs are created differently from traditional coffee liqueurs made with extracts or flavourings.
Not All Coffee Liqueurs Start With Coffee
NORSE CODE was created from a simple belief: if coffee is going to be the defining flavour, it should start with real coffee.
Built by speciality coffee people, our award-winning coffee liqueurs begin with freshly brewed coffee using a controlled Cold-Filter Brew process. No extracts. No concentrates. Just carefully extracted coffee balanced with premium spirit and sweetness.
Freshly Brewed
Speciality coffee brewed specifically for our liqueurs.
Controlled Extraction
A process designed to preserve clarity, balance and coffee character.
Award Recognised
Independent recognition from leading drinks competitions.
Hel Above
Hel Above is an award-winning UK coffee liqueur created for Espresso Martinis, built around freshly brewed speciality coffee rather than extracts or flavourings.
Using our Cold-Filter Brew process, we extract the coffee carefully before blending with premium spirit to create a clean, balanced liqueur where the coffee remains the defining flavour.
Designed specifically for Espresso Martinis, Hel Above delivers intensity, balance and a finish that allows both the coffee and the cocktail to shine.
- IWSC Gold — 95 Points
- Great Taste Award — 1 Star
- International Spirits Challenge Bronze
- Created specifically for Espresso Martinis
- Freshly brewed speciality coffee foundation
"Ripe dark fruits and freshly brewed coffee aromas lead seamlessly to a palate where gentle spice and delicate bitterness mingle with balanced sweetness. The finish lingers with satisfying chewiness and refreshing dryness."
IWSC Judges’ Tasting Note
Hel Below
Hel Below is an award-winning UK coffee liqueur created for Baby Guinness cocktails, layered serves and richer after-dinner drinks.
Built from the same freshly brewed speciality coffee foundation as Hel Above, Hel Below combines coffee with demerara and muscovado sugars to create a richer texture while keeping the coffee character clear.
Rather than relying on extracts or artificial coffee flavours, Hel Below begins with real brewed coffee using our Cold-Filter Brew process.
- World Liqueur Awards 2026 — England Winner
- Global Liqueur Masters Gold Medal
- 16% ABV coffee liqueur
- Designed for Baby Guinness cocktails
- Richer texture for sipping and after-dinner serves
"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."
World Liqueur Awards Judges’ Tasting Note
The Awards Start With The Coffee
Before NORSE CODE became an award-winning coffee liqueur, it started with years of speciality coffee experience.
Co-founder Gordon Howell brings competition-level coffee knowledge into every bottle, from coffee selection and extraction through to flavour development and final balance.
That experience shaped a simple belief: a coffee liqueur should begin with great coffee, not added coffee flavour.
Freshly Brewed Coffee
Our coffee liqueurs start with freshly brewed speciality coffee rather than extracts, concentrates or artificial flavourings.
Controlled Extraction
Cold-Filter Brew allows us to carefully control extraction to preserve clarity, balance and the character of the coffee.
Coffee Remains The Hero
The spirit provides structure, but the coffee remains the defining flavour in every bottle.
Why Cold-Filter Brew?
Coffee extraction determines flavour. The method used changes what reaches the glass.
Our Cold-Filter Brew process carefully extracts speciality coffee before blending it into our coffee liqueurs, preserving complexity, clarity and balance.
It is a slower approach, but it allows the coffee to remain the foundation of the final drink rather than a flavour added afterwards.
Two Coffee Liqueurs.
One Coffee Philosophy.
Experience both NORSE CODE coffee liqueurs together and discover how the same freshly brewed speciality coffee foundation creates two distinct expressions.
- Hel Above — 22% ABV coffee liqueur created for Espresso Martinis.
- Hel Below — 16% ABV coffee liqueur designed for Baby Guinness and richer serves.
- Both recognised through independent international judging.
Recognition Timeline
IWSC Gold — 95 Points
Hel Above achieved Gold recognition at the International Wine & Spirit Competition, receiving one of the highest UK coffee liqueur scores recorded.
Great Taste Award — 1 Star
Hel Above was recognised by the Guild of Fine Food for quality and flavour.
World Liqueur Awards — England Winner
Hel Below was recognised as England’s winning coffee liqueur.
Global Liqueur Masters Gold
Hel Below received Gold recognition from the Global Liqueur Masters.
International Spirits Challenge Bronze
Hel Above was recognised at the International Spirits Challenge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes NORSE CODE different from other coffee liqueurs?
NORSE CODE begins with freshly brewed speciality coffee rather than coffee extracts or concentrates. The coffee itself is the foundation of the flavour.
Is NORSE CODE made for Espresso Martinis?
Yes. Hel Above was specifically created as a coffee liqueur for Espresso Martinis, delivering coffee intensity, balance and a clean finish.
Which NORSE CODE is best for Baby Guinness?
Hel Below has a richer texture and smoother sweetness, making it ideal for Baby Guinness cocktails and after-dinner serves.
Are the awards independently judged?
Yes. NORSE CODE awards are achieved through independent competition judging rather than self-assessed claims.
Coffee Liqueur.
Done Differently.
From speciality coffee competitions to award-winning coffee liqueurs, NORSE CODE follows one belief: coffee should always remain the hero.