Better coffee liqueur, built for the bar.
NORSE CODE is a Yorkshire-made coffee liqueur range built around real brewed speciality coffee, controlled extraction and practical cocktail performance.
Hel Above and Hel Below give venues two distinct profiles rather than one one-size-fits-all liqueur: brighter and more structured with Hel Above, richer and more textured with Hel Below. Both are available in 70cl bottles and 4.9L trade formats.
Coffee liqueur has to work in the glass.
For a venue, coffee liqueur is a working ingredient. It has to balance with espresso, vodka, cream liqueur, dilution and batching while still bringing a clear coffee character to the finished serve.
Real brewed coffee
NORSE CODE starts with brewed speciality coffee rather than treating coffee simply as a flavour note.
Two distinct profiles
Hel Above prioritises structure and clarity. Hel Below brings greater body, texture and rounded sweetness.
Yorkshire provenance
Made in Yorkshire by Coffee Spirit Co and developed with competition-level coffee expertise.
Built around the coffee from the beginning.
NORSE CODE is made using our Cold-Filter Brew approach. We brew the coffee first, control the extraction and then build the liqueur around the character that coffee produces.
That matters behind a bar because the coffee liqueur rarely stands alone. It has to keep its character once it meets fresh espresso, spirit, ice, cream liqueur or a pre-batched cocktail.
Two profiles for different serves.
| Product | ABV | Particularly suited to | Profile |
|---|---|---|---|
| HEL ABOVE | 22% | Espresso Martinis and coffee-forward cocktails | Brighter, cleaner and more structured, with greater emphasis on coffee clarity and strength. |
| HEL BELOW | 16% | Richer Espresso Martinis, Baby Guinness, layered serves and modern coffee cocktails | Richer, rounder and more textured, with greater body and rounded sweetness. |
| 4.9L trade formats | By product | Higher-volume bars, events, hotels and batch cocktail production | Seven 70cl bottle equivalents in one container, with less glass handling and a more practical format for busy service. |
Built for venues that actually move coffee liqueur.
70cl bottles make sense where back-bar presentation matters. For higher-volume accounts, 4.9L tubs give the bar team a simpler format for batching and service while reducing the amount of glass moving through the venue.
Equivalent 70cl bottles in each 4.9L tub.
Fewer bottles to handle, store and send to glass recycling.
A practical format for venues preparing Espresso Martinis and other coffee cocktails at volume.
For venues that want better coffee and practical service.
Cocktail bars
Hel Above gives a brighter, more structured Espresso Martini. Hel Below gives bartenders a richer, more textured alternative while also covering layered serves.
Restaurants
A Yorkshire-made coffee liqueur with real brewed coffee gives the after-dinner drinks list a stronger story than a default back-bar choice.
Hotels
Useful across bars, weddings and events where Espresso Martinis, Baby Guinness and coffee cocktails may all appear across different service periods.
Event venues
4.9L formats are well suited to batching, large-party cocktail service and high-volume coffee liqueur serves.
Choose the profile, not just the cocktail name.
| Serve | Product | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Brighter Espresso Martini | HEL ABOVE | 22% ABV with a cleaner, more structured profile where coffee clarity is the priority. |
| Richer Espresso Martini | HEL BELOW | Greater body, texture and rounded sweetness for a fuller style of serve. |
| Baby Guinness | HEL BELOW | Its greater density and body make it particularly suited to clean layered serves. |
| Frozen or pre-batched coffee cocktails | HEL ABOVE or HEL BELOW | Choose Above for more structure or Below for more body and rounded richness. |
A British alternative to Kahlúa, Tia Maria and Mr Black.
Kahlúa, Tia Maria and Mr Black are established coffee liqueur choices behind bars. For venues looking for a British coffee liqueur alternative with a stronger connection to speciality coffee, NORSE CODE takes a different approach.
Made in Yorkshire, NORSE CODE is built around real brewed speciality coffee and our Cold-Filter Brew process. Rather than offering one coffee liqueur for every job, Hel Above and Hel Below give bartenders two different profiles for Espresso Martinis, Baby Guinness and wider coffee cocktail menus.
Kahlúa alternative
For bars looking beyond Kahlúa, NORSE CODE offers a Yorkshire-made, coffee-first option with real brewed coffee and dedicated trade formats.
Tia Maria alternative
Hel Below is particularly useful where venues want a richer coffee liqueur for Baby Guinness and layered serves, while remaining versatile across coffee cocktails.
Mr Black alternative
Hel Above provides a British alternative for coffee-forward Espresso Martinis, combining 22% ABV structure with Cold-Filter Brew coffee character.
Developed with a UK Brewers Cup Champion.
NORSE CODE was developed with Coffee Spirit Co co-founder Gordon Howell, UK Coffee in Good Spirits Champion and UK Brewers Cup Champion.
That experience brings brewing, extraction and sensory knowledge into a category that sits directly between coffee and spirits. For a trade buyer, the point is straightforward: the coffee side of the product is not an afterthought.
Award-winning liquid, with clear trade credentials.
Awards do not replace a tasting or the commercial realities of a venue, but they provide useful independent recognition of the liquid.
Hel Above
IWSC 2026 Gold Medal with 95 points, Great Taste 2026 1-Star and International Spirits Challenge 2025 Bronze.
Hel Below
Country Winner for England in the Coffee Liqueur category at the 2026 World Liqueur Awards.
Hel Below
Gold Medal at the 2025 Global Liqueur Masters.
Questions from bars and buyers.
Is NORSE CODE available in trade formats?
Yes. Hel Above and Hel Below are available in 70cl bottles and 4.9L trade formats, subject to supply route.
Which NORSE CODE product is best for Espresso Martinis?
Hel Above is our first choice for a brighter, more structured Espresso Martini. Hel Below also makes an excellent Espresso Martini when a richer, rounder and more textured style is preferred.
Which NORSE CODE product is best for Baby Guinness?
Hel Below is particularly suited to Baby Guinness because its greater density, body and rounded sweetness work well in layered serves.
Is NORSE CODE suitable for vegetarian and vegan menus?
Yes. NORSE CODE coffee liqueurs are suitable for vegetarian and vegan menus.
Can NORSE CODE be used for pre-batched cocktails?
Yes. Both expressions can be used in pre-batched coffee cocktails. The 4.9L format is particularly practical for venues producing larger volumes.
Where is NORSE CODE made?
NORSE CODE is made in Yorkshire by Coffee Spirit Co and built around real brewed speciality coffee and our Cold-Filter Brew approach.
Can Coffee Spirit Co support trade training?
Yes. Coffee Spirit Co can support venues with product selection, Espresso Martini serves, Baby Guinness setup and coffee cocktail guidance.
Put NORSE CODE behind your bar.
For samples, trade pricing, supply routes or 4.9L availability, contact Coffee Spirit Co and tell us about your venue and the serves you are looking to improve.