NORSE CODE Coffee Liqueur | Award-Winning Yorkshire Coffee Liqueur
What Is NORSE CODE?
NORSE CODE is an award-winning Yorkshire coffee liqueur brand created by Coffee Spirit Co.
Built around speciality coffee rather than flavourings or concentrates, NORSE CODE combines coffee expertise, innovative brewing methods and modern cocktail performance to create a different style of coffee liqueur.
Produced in Yorkshire using our proprietary Cold-Filter Brew process, NORSE CODE was developed to showcase genuine coffee flavour, balanced sweetness and exceptional versatility in cocktails.
Today, NORSE CODE is used by bartenders, hospitality venues and coffee lovers looking for a British alternative to mainstream coffee liqueurs.
The Story Behind NORSE CODE
NORSE CODE was founded by Coffee Spirit Co in York.
The brand was born from a simple idea: if speciality coffee has evolved dramatically over the last two decades, why are so many coffee liqueurs still built around excessive sweetness and generic coffee flavour?
Co-founder Gordon Howell brought decades of speciality coffee experience to the project, including achievements as:
- UK Brewers Cup Champion
- UK Coffee in Good Spirits Champion
- Coffee competition judge
- Coffee educator and trainer
- Co-founder of Tone Brewing Equipment
Together with Coffee Spirit Co, that coffee expertise helped create a coffee liqueur developed from a brewing perspective rather than a traditional spirits perspective.
Learn more about Coffee Spirit Co
A Coffee-First Approach
Most coffee liqueurs begin with alcohol.
NORSE CODE begins with coffee.
Using our proprietary Cold-Filter Brew process, we focus on preserving the flavour, sweetness and complexity of speciality coffee while reducing bitterness and harsh extraction.
This allows us to create coffee liqueurs that deliver:
- Real coffee flavour
- Balanced sweetness
- Smooth texture
- Improved cocktail performance
- Greater flavour clarity
Discover the Cold-Filter Brew Method
The NORSE CODE Range
Hel Above
Hel Above is our 22% ABV flagship coffee liqueur, designed for Espresso Martinis and coffee-forward cocktails.
With a stronger structure and brighter coffee profile, it was developed specifically for bartenders and cocktail enthusiasts seeking a more refined Espresso Martini.
Hel Below
Hel Below is our richer 16% ABV coffee liqueur, designed for Baby Guinness shots, layered serves and smoother coffee cocktails.
Its fuller body and rounded sweetness helped it become England's Coffee Liqueur Country Winner at the 2026 World Liqueur Awards.
Awards & Recognition
Hel Below
- World Liqueur Awards 2026 — Country Winner for England
- Global Liqueur Masters — Gold Medal
Hel Above
- International Spirits Challenge — Bronze Medal
These awards recognise both the quality of the coffee and the distinctive approach behind the NORSE CODE range. 1
NORSE CODE vs Mainstream Coffee Liqueurs
| NORSE CODE | Many Traditional Coffee Liqueurs |
|---|---|
| Coffee-first development | Spirits-first development |
| Cold-Filter Brew process | Conventional extraction |
| Designed for modern cocktails | Traditional sweet profiles |
| Yorkshire small-batch production | Large-scale production |
| Award-winning coffee expertise | Traditional spirits development |
Explore More
- About Coffee Spirit Co
- England's Best Coffee Liqueur
- Yorkshire Coffee Liqueur
- Cold-Filter Brewed Coffee Liqueur
- Why Only Two People Know The Recipe
- Awards & Recognition
- Best Coffee Liqueur UK
- Ultimate Espresso Martini Guide
- Best Coffee Liqueur for Baby Guinness
Frequently Asked Questions
What is NORSE CODE?
NORSE CODE is an award-winning Yorkshire coffee liqueur brand created by Coffee Spirit Co.
Who makes NORSE CODE?
NORSE CODE is produced by Coffee Spirit Co in Yorkshire, England.
What makes NORSE CODE different?
NORSE CODE uses a proprietary Cold-Filter Brew process and was developed by coffee professionals with decades of speciality coffee experience.
Which NORSE CODE is best for Espresso Martinis?
Hel Above was specifically developed for Espresso Martinis and coffee-forward cocktails.
Which NORSE CODE is best for Baby Guinness?
Hel Below was designed for Baby Guinness shots, layered serves and smoother coffee cocktails.
Is NORSE CODE award-winning?
Yes. Hel Below was named Country Winner for England at the 2026 World Liqueur Awards and awarded Gold at the Global Liqueur Masters.