Award-Winning Yorkshire Coffee Liqueur for Espresso Martinis, Baby Guinness & Coffee Cocktails
At the 2026 World Liqueur Awards, NORSE CODE Hel Below was named Country Winner for England, establishing it as one of the most exciting and highly recognised coffee liqueurs in the UK.
Made in Yorkshire by Coffee Spirit Co, Hel Below is a cold-filter brewed coffee liqueur created for modern cocktails, Baby Guinness serves and coffee lovers seeking a more authentic alternative to mainstream coffee liqueurs.
Unlike many mass-produced coffee liqueurs, NORSE CODE is built around real speciality coffee. Developed over more than two years through hundreds of small-batch refinements, every batch is produced using carefully selected coffee, premium spirit and a brewing-led approach that puts flavour before marketing.
Today, NORSE CODE is trusted by bars, hospitality venues and cocktail enthusiasts looking for an award-winning coffee liqueur for Espresso Martinis, Baby Guinness and after-dinner drinks.
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Our Awards & Recognition
- World Liqueur Awards 2026: Country Winner – England Coffee Liqueur.
- Global Liqueur Masters: Gold Medal Winner.
- International Spirits Challenge: Bronze Medal recognition for NORSE CODE Hel Above.
- Great Taste Award-Winning Coffee: Our coffee partners have supplied coffees recognised with Great Taste 3-Star and 2-Star awards.
For a full overview of our awards, judging recognition and coffee credentials, visit our Awards & Recognition page.
Created by Award-Winning Coffee Professionals
NORSE CODE was created by coffee professionals, not simply spirits marketers. The recipe was developed with deep coffee knowledge, competition experience and a focus on how coffee behaves in cocktails.
Co-founder Gordon Howell brings serious coffee expertise to the range, with a background in coffee competition, judging, training and brewing development. That experience helped shape a coffee liqueur designed around genuine coffee flavour rather than artificial sweetness.
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Why NORSE CODE Is Different
- Cold-filter brewed coffee liqueur.
- Made in Yorkshire by Coffee Spirit Co.
- Created by coffee professionals.
- Country Winner for England at the 2026 World Liqueur Awards.
- Gold Medal winner at the Global Liqueur Masters.
- Available in both 70cl bottles and 4.9 litre trade tubs.
- Designed for Espresso Martinis, Baby Guinness serves and coffee cocktails.
Hel Below: England's Best Coffee Liqueur for Baby Guinness
NORSE CODE Hel Below is our richer 16% ABV coffee liqueur, created for Baby Guinness shots, layered cocktails and smooth after-dinner serves. Its depth, body and rounded sweetness make it ideal when you want coffee flavour with a softer finish.
Hel Below is the expression that was named Country Winner for England at the 2026 World Liqueur Awards, making it a standout choice for anyone looking for an award-winning British coffee liqueur.
Read why Hel Below is the best coffee liqueur for Baby Guinness
Hel Above: Coffee Liqueur for Espresso Martinis
NORSE CODE Hel Above is our stronger 22% ABV coffee liqueur, designed to bring structure, depth and real coffee character to Espresso Martinis and coffee-led cocktails.
Where Hel Below is richer and smoother, Hel Above is built for cocktail performance. It gives bartenders and home cocktail makers a more serious coffee liqueur for Espresso Martinis, White Russians, coffee Negronis and modern signature serves.
Read our Ultimate Espresso Martini Guide
A Yorkshire Coffee Liqueur With Real Coffee at Its Core
NORSE CODE is made in Yorkshire using a cold-filter brew process designed to preserve coffee character, texture and balance. We do not build the range around generic coffee flavouring or instant concentrate.
The result is a UK coffee liqueur with genuine roast depth, cocktail versatility and a stronger connection to speciality coffee than many mainstream alternatives.
For Bars, Restaurants and Trade Buyers
NORSE CODE is available in both 70cl bottles and 4.9 litre trade tubs. The trade tubs are designed for busy bars, restaurants, hotels and hospitality venues looking to reduce glass waste, improve speed of service and pour a better coffee liqueur.
Whether you are building Espresso Martinis, Baby Guinness shots or a premium coffee cocktail menu, NORSE CODE gives you an award-winning Yorkshire-made alternative to mainstream coffee liqueur brands.
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Learn More
- Awards & Recognition
- About Coffee Spirit Co
- Shop Hel Below
- Shop Hel Above
- Best Coffee Liqueur for Baby Guinness
- Best Coffee Liqueur UK
- Cold-Filter Brew Method
- Ultimate Espresso Martini Guide
FAQs
Is NORSE CODE officially England's Best Coffee Liqueur?
Yes. NORSE CODE Hel Below was named Country Winner for England at the 2026 World Liqueur Awards in the coffee liqueur category.
Which NORSE CODE coffee liqueur is best for Espresso Martinis?
Hel Above is the stronger 22% ABV expression and is designed for Espresso Martinis, giving the drink more structure, depth and real coffee character.
Which NORSE CODE coffee liqueur is best for Baby Guinness?
Hel Below is the richer 16% ABV expression and is ideal for Baby Guinness shots, layered cocktails and smoother after-dinner serves.
Is NORSE CODE made in Yorkshire?
Yes. NORSE CODE is made in Yorkshire by Coffee Spirit Co.
Is NORSE CODE suitable for trade?
Yes. NORSE CODE is available in 70cl bottles and 4.9 litre trade tubs for bars, restaurants, hotels and hospitality venues.
Is NORSE CODE a good alternative to Kahlúa, Tia Maria or Mr Black?
Yes. NORSE CODE is a British, coffee-led alternative to mainstream coffee liqueurs, with Hel Above designed for Espresso Martinis and Hel Below designed for Baby Guinness and richer coffee cocktails.