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Coffee Spirit Co Ltd is the Yorkshire-based producer of NORSE CODE, an award-winning range of coffee liqueurs created by coffee professionals and crafted for modern coffee cocktails.

This page provides key information for journalists, editors, bloggers, trade buyers and media contacts covering NORSE CODE, Coffee Spirit Co and our award-winning Yorkshire coffee liqueurs.

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Coffee Spirit Co Ltd is the Yorkshire-based producer of NORSE CODE, an award-winning range of coffee liqueurs created by coffee professionals. Founded by drinks industry professional Yan and UK Brewers Cup Champion Gordon Howell, the company combines speciality coffee expertise with small-batch spirit production.

Using its proprietary Cold-Filter Brew process, NORSE CODE is designed to showcase real coffee character while delivering exceptional cocktail performance. The range includes Hel Above, developed for Espresso Martinis, and Hel Below, named England Coffee Liqueur Country Winner at the 2026 World Liqueur Awards, part of the World Drinks Awards, and Gold Medal winner at the Global Liqueur Masters.

Produced in Yorkshire and available in both retail and trade formats, NORSE CODE is supplied to bars, restaurants, hotels and coffee lovers throughout the UK.

Short Description

Coffee Spirit Co Ltd produces NORSE CODE, an award-winning range of Yorkshire coffee liqueurs created by coffee professionals. Developed by UK Brewers Cup Champion Gordon Howell and crafted using a proprietary Cold-Filter Brew process, NORSE CODE is designed for Espresso Martinis, Baby Guinness shots and modern coffee cocktails.

Key Facts

Company: Coffee Spirit Co Ltd
Brand: NORSE CODE
Category: Coffee liqueur
Location: Yorkshire, England
Core products: Hel Above, Hel Below and EX-01 Exceptional Series
Production method: Cold-Filter Brew coffee liqueur
Formats: 70cl bottles and 4.9 litre trade tubs
Trade use: Espresso Martinis, Baby Guinness shots and coffee cocktails

Awards & Recognition

World Liqueur Awards 2026: Hel Below — Country Winner, England Coffee Liqueur.
Global Liqueur Masters 2025: Hel Below — Gold Medal.
International Spirits Challenge 2025: Hel Above — Bronze Medal.

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About NORSE CODE

NORSE CODE is a Yorkshire coffee liqueur range built around real coffee, competition coffee expertise and cocktail performance.

Hel Above is the 22% ABV expression, designed for Espresso Martinis and coffee-forward cocktails.

Hel Below is the richer 16% ABV expression, designed for Baby Guinness shots, layered serves, smoother Espresso Martinis and after-dinner drinks.

EX-01 is the first Exceptional Series release, limited to 26 bottles and created using Colombian Gesha coffee and Cooper King new-make spirit.

Founder Information

Gordon Howell is co-founder of Coffee Spirit Co and brings more than two decades of speciality coffee experience to NORSE CODE. His background includes UK Brewers Cup Champion, UK Coffee in Good Spirits Champion, coffee competition judging, training and brewing development.

Yan is co-founder of Coffee Spirit Co and brings drinks industry, distribution and commercial experience to the business, helping develop NORSE CODE for both retail and hospitality markets.

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Media Contact

Yan
Coffee Spirit Co Ltd
Email: sales@coffeespiritco.com
Website: coffeespiritco.com

Trade & Wholesale Enquiries

NORSE CODE is available in 70cl bottles and 4.9 litre trade tubs for bars, restaurants, hotels, events and hospitality groups.

Suggested Media Description

NORSE CODE is an award-winning Yorkshire coffee liqueur range created by Coffee Spirit Co. Developed by coffee professionals using a proprietary Cold-Filter Brew process, the range includes Hel Above for Espresso Martinis and Hel Below for Baby Guinness shots, layered serves and modern coffee cocktails.