{"product_id":"ex-01-colombian-gesha-coffee-liqueur","title":"NORSE CODE - EX-01 Exceptional Series (70CL) - 26% ABV.","description":"\u003csection class=\"product-description\"\u003e\n\n\u003cstyle\u003e\n.ex01-page {\n  color: #ffffff;\n  background: #000000;\n  line-height: 1.7;\n}\n\n.ex01-page * {\n  box-sizing: border-box;\n}\n\n.ex01-page h3 {\n  text-align: center;\n  color: #da9c00;\n  margin-top: 30px;\n  margin-bottom: 16px;\n}\n\n.ex01-page p {\n  text-align: center;\n  max-width: 920px;\n  margin: 0 auto 18px;\n}\n\n.ex01-page a {\n  color: #da9c00;\n  text-decoration: underline;\n}\n\n.ex01-page hr {\n  border: 0;\n  border-top: 1px solid rgba(218,156,0,0.35);\n  margin: 34px auto;\n  max-width: 900px;\n}\n\n.ex01-nav {\n  text-align: center;\n  margin: 18px auto 30px;\n  line-height: 1.8;\n}\n\n.ex01-nav a {\n  margin: 0 7px;\n  font-weight: 700;\n}\n\n.ex01-highlight {\n  border: 1px solid rgba(218,156,0,0.45);\n  background: rgba(218,156,0,0.08);\n  border-radius: 10px;\n  padding: 24px;\n  margin: 28px auto;\n  max-width: 760px;\n}\n\n.ex01-grid {\n  display: block;\n  max-width: 760px;\n  margin: 26px auto;\n}\n\n.ex01-card {\n  border: 1px solid rgba(218,156,0,0.35);\n  border-radius: 10px;\n  padding: 22px;\n  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.03);\n  width: 100%;\n  margin: 0 auto 16px;\n}\n\n.ex01-card h3 {\n  margin-top: 0;\n}\n\n.ex01-card p {\n  margin-bottom: 12px;\n}\n\n.ex01-list {\n  list-style: none;\n  padding: 0;\n  text-align: center;\n  max-width: 850px;\n  margin: 0 auto 22px;\n}\n\n.ex01-list li {\n  margin-bottom: 10px;\n}\n\n.ex01-button-wrap {\n  text-align: center;\n  margin: 24px auto;\n}\n\n.ex01-button {\n  display: inline-block;\n  margin: 8px 6px;\n  padding: 11px 18px;\n  background: rgba(165,106,38,1);\n  color: #000000 !important;\n  text-decoration: none !important;\n  border-radius: 6px;\n  font-weight: 700;\n}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"ex01-page\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"ex01-nav\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNavigate:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"#overview\"\u003eOverview\u003c\/a\u003e |\n\u003ca href=\"#gesha\"\u003eColombian Gesha\u003c\/a\u003e |\n\u003ca href=\"#expertise\"\u003eExpertise\u003c\/a\u003e |\n\u003ca href=\"#tasting-notes\"\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/a\u003e |\n\u003ca href=\"#why-different\"\u003eWhy Different\u003c\/a\u003e |\n\u003ca href=\"#allocation\"\u003eAllocation\u003c\/a\u003e |\n\u003ca href=\"#faq\"\u003eFAQs\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv id=\"overview\" class=\"ex01-highlight\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEX-01 | Exceptional Series\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEX-01\u003c\/strong\u003e is the inaugural release in the NORSE CODE Exceptional Series — a limited collection created to showcase extraordinary coffees through the lens of Yorkshire coffee liqueur craftsmanship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLimited to just \u003cstrong\u003e26 bottles\u003c\/strong\u003e, EX-01 brings together rare Colombian Gesha coffee, competition coffee expertise and Cooper King Maris Otter grain new-make spirit to create one of the UK’s most distinctive coffee liqueur releases.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e26 bottles produced. Inaugural Exceptional Series release. Will never be repeated.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"ex01-grid\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"ex01-card\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3\u003e26 Bottles Only\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eA true micro-batch release created from a rare coffee available in extremely limited quantity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"ex01-card\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3\u003eColombian Gesha\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eBuilt around Carlos Arcila’s Colombian Gesha, selected for floral aromatics, citrus clarity and honeyed sweetness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"ex01-card\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3\u003eExceptional Series\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThe first NORSE CODE release designed to sit closer to fine coffee, whisky and collectible spirits than conventional coffee liqueur.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 id=\"gesha\"\u003eColombian Gesha\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAt the heart of EX-01 is Colombian Gesha from renowned producer Carlos Arcila — one of the world’s most celebrated coffee varieties.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eKnown for remarkable clarity and aromatic complexity, Gesha offers delicate notes of jasmine, citrus, honey and floral character rarely found in conventional coffee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe intention was not to transform the coffee, but to reveal it — preserving the integrity of the origin while creating a truly distinctive coffee liqueur.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 id=\"expertise\"\u003eCompetition Coffee Expertise\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEX-01 was created in collaboration between \u003cstrong\u003eGordon Howell\u003c\/strong\u003e, UK Brewers Cup Champion and UK Coffee in Good Spirits Champion, and \u003cstrong\u003eMatthew Robley-Siemonsma\u003c\/strong\u003e, SCA UK Roasting Champion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe coffee was roasted with competition-level precision by Matthew and developed with Gordon using the coffee-first thinking that underpins the wider NORSE CODE range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEvery stage focused on preserving clarity, vibrancy and expression, allowing the unique character of the Gesha to remain the centre of the experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"ex01-button-wrap\"\u003e\n\u003ca class=\"ex01-button\" href=\"\/pages\/gordon-howell-coffee-expert\"\u003eGordon Howell Coffee Expert\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca class=\"ex01-button\" href=\"\/pages\/cold-filter-brewed-coffee-liqueur\"\u003eCold-Filter Brew Method\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBuilt Around Coffee, Not Flavouring\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEX-01 was created to express a rare coffee with clarity and respect.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRather than relying on generic coffee flavouring, concentrates or excessive sweetness, the recipe was built around the character of Colombian Gesha and the structure of Cooper King new-make spirit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe result is a spirit-forward coffee liqueur that sits closer to fine coffee, whisky and limited-edition spirits than conventional coffee liqueur.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 id=\"tasting-notes\"\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAromatics:\u003c\/strong\u003e Jasmine, floral notes and citrus blossom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Honey, delicate tropical fruit, refined coffee character and subtle malt sweetness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long, elegant and layered, combining vibrant coffee expression with the depth of Cooper King Maris Otter grain new-make spirit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eProduction Philosophy\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEX-01 combines competition-roasted Colombian Gesha, Cooper King’s Maris Otter grain new-make spirit and carefully selected sugar to create a coffee liqueur unlike anything else in the NORSE CODE collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe goal was balance rather than sweetness, allowing both the coffee and spirit to speak with clarity and definition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOnly a small amount of coffee was available, and the release was deliberately kept to 26 bottles to preserve the integrity of the project.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"ex01-button-wrap\"\u003e\n\u003ca class=\"ex01-button\" href=\"\/pages\/why-only-two-people-know-the-recipe\"\u003eWhy Only Two People Know The Recipe\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca class=\"ex01-button\" href=\"\/pages\/awards-and-recognition\"\u003eAwards \u0026amp; Recognition\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 id=\"why-different\"\u003eWhy EX-01 Is Different\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"ex01-grid\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"ex01-card\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3\u003eSingle-Origin Gesha\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eBuilt around Colombian Gesha rather than generic coffee flavouring, extract or concentrate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"ex01-card\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3\u003eCompetition-Led\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eDeveloped with coffee professionals whose backgrounds include national and world-level coffee competition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"ex01-card\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3\u003eSpirit-Forward\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eDesigned to show the relationship between rare coffee and Cooper King new-make spirit, not simply sweetness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"ex01-card\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3\u003eMicro-Batch\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eOnly 26 bottles were produced, making EX-01 a one-time expression rather than a repeatable core product.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"ex01-card\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3\u003eCollectible Release\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eCreated for speciality coffee enthusiasts, whisky lovers, collectors and people seeking something genuinely distinctive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"ex01-card\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3\u003eExceptional Series\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThe first release in a series designed to explore rare coffees, unusual origins and coffee-led spirit development.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 id=\"allocation\"\u003eLimited Allocation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOnly 26 bottles of EX-01 were produced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis release will never be repeated. The Colombian Gesha used for EX-01 was available in extremely limited quantity, making each bottle part of a one-time expression of coffee, spirit and origin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFuture Exceptional Series releases will explore different coffees, origins and production approaches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWho Is EX-01 For?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEX-01 is designed for speciality coffee enthusiasts, whisky lovers, collectors and those seeking one of the UK’s most distinctive and limited coffee liqueur releases.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt can be enjoyed neat, over ice, or in an exceptional Espresso Martini where the unique Gesha character can remain at the centre of the serve.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePart of the NORSE CODE Range\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEX-01 is the rarest expression in the NORSE CODE range. For everyday cocktails, explore our core Yorkshire coffee liqueurs:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul class=\"ex01-list\"\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/hel-above-coffee-liqueur\"\u003eHel Above\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e – 22% ABV coffee liqueur designed for Espresso Martinis and coffee-forward cocktails.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/hel-below-coffee-liqueur\"\u003eHel Below\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e – 16% ABV coffee liqueur designed for Baby Guinness shots, layered serves and smoother coffee cocktails.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eLearn More\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul class=\"ex01-list\"\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/gordon-howell-coffee-expert\"\u003eGordon Howell Coffee Expert\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/cold-filter-brewed-coffee-liqueur\"\u003eCold-Filter Brewed Coffee Liqueur\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/about-coffee-spirit-co\"\u003eAbout Coffee Spirit Co\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/awards-and-recognition\"\u003eAwards \u0026amp; Recognition\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/why-only-two-people-know-the-recipe\"\u003eWhy Only Two People Know The Recipe\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/yorkshire-coffee-liqueur\"\u003eYorkshire Coffee Liqueur\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/coffee-liqueur-intelligence-best-coffee-liqueur-uk\"\u003eBest Coffee Liqueur UK\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/coffee-cocktail-guides\/the-ultimate-espresso-martini-guide\"\u003eUltimate Espresso Martini Guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 id=\"faq\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin:30px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color:#da9c00;font-size:18px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat makes EX-01 different from other coffee liqueurs?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEX-01 is built around a single-origin Colombian Gesha coffee and limited to just 26 bottles. Developed through competition coffee expertise, it focuses on origin character, clarity and expression rather than sweetness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin:30px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color:#da9c00;font-size:18px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy is Colombian Gesha so highly regarded?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGesha is considered one of the world’s most sought-after coffee varieties, prized for floral aromatics, citrus brightness, clarity and complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin:30px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color:#da9c00;font-size:18px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho created EX-01?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEX-01 was created by Gordon Howell, UK Brewers Cup Champion and UK Coffee in Good Spirits Champion, and Matthew Robley-Siemonsma, SCA UK Roasting Champion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin:30px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color:#da9c00;font-size:18px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does EX-01 taste like?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExpect elegant floral aromatics, jasmine, citrus, honey and delicate tropical fruit notes layered over the smooth character of Cooper King Maris Otter grain new-make spirit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin:30px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color:#da9c00;font-size:18px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan EX-01 be used in cocktails?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. While many collectors choose to enjoy EX-01 neat, it can also create exceptional Espresso Martinis and spirit-forward coffee cocktails where the unique character of the Gesha can shine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin:30px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color:#da9c00;font-size:18px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy are only 26 bottles available?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEX-01 was produced as a true micro-batch release. The availability reflects the rarity of the coffee, the production process and the philosophy behind the Exceptional Series.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin:30px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color:#da9c00;font-size:18px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill EX-01 be produced again?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. EX-01 will never be produced again. 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