What is Hel Above 4.9L Trade Tub?

Hel Above 4.9L Trade Tub is the hospitality format of NORSE CODE Hel Above, a 22% ABV coffee liqueur developed for Espresso Martinis and awarded IWSC Gold with 95 points.

How many bottles is a 4.9L trade tub equivalent to?

A 4.9 litre trade tub is equivalent to seven 70cl bottles.

Is Hel Above good for Espresso Martinis?

Yes. Hel Above was developed specifically for Espresso Martinis, bringing 22% ABV structure, real coffee character, balanced sweetness and cocktail clarity.

Who is Hel Above suitable for?

Hel Above 4.9L Trade Tub is designed for bars, restaurants, hotels, event venues and hospitality groups serving Espresso Martinis and coffee cocktails at volume.

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Q: Did Hel Above win IWSC Gold?

Yes. NORSE CODE Hel Above was awarded Gold with 95 points at the International Wine & Spirit Competition.

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NORSE CODE

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4.9 L | 22.0% ABV.

£210.00

£175.00 ex VAT | £25.00 Per 70cl ex VAT

Pickup available at Harlequin Coffee Shop - York (YO1 8BH)

Usually ready in 2-4 days

Hel Above 4.9L Trade Tub
IWSC Gold 95-Point Espresso Martini Coffee Liqueur for Bars

NORSE CODE Hel Above is our IWSC Gold Medal-winning coffee liqueur, awarded 95 points by the International Wine & Spirit Competition and developed specifically for Espresso Martinis.

Available in a 4.9 litre trade tub, Hel Above gives bars, restaurants, hotels and event venues the same award-winning coffee liqueur in a format built for efficient high-volume service.

Equivalent to seven 70cl bottles, with reduced packaging, faster service and lower cost per serve.

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IWSC Gold Medal Winner — 95 Points

Hel Above was awarded Gold with 95 points at the International Wine & Spirit Competition.

IWSC has confirmed Hel Above is the highest-scoring UK coffee liqueur on record and the first UK coffee liqueur to win IWSC Gold.

For trade buyers, this provides a clear and credible point of difference: an award-winning coffee liqueur developed specifically for Espresso Martinis and available in a high-volume hospitality format.

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IWSC Judges’ Tasting Note

“Ripe dark fruits and freshly brewed coffee aromas lead seamlessly to a palate where gentle spice and delicate bitterness mingle with a balanced sweetness. The finish lingers with a satisfying chewiness and a subtle, refreshing dryness that truly captivates.”

IWSC Gold Medal — 95 Points

Why Trade Customers Choose Hel Above

Trade buyers need more than a coffee liqueur. They need consistency, speed of service and a product that performs in every Espresso Martini.

Hel Above combines real coffee character, 22% ABV structure and award-winning quality in a format designed specifically for hospitality.

Built for High-Volume Cocktail Service

For busy bars, the 4.9 litre Hel Above trade tub makes batching and high-volume cocktail service significantly easier.

It is ideal for pre-batched Espresso Martinis, speed rails, draught cocktail systems and venues serving large event volumes where consistency and speed matter.

Faster Service

Less bottle handling and a more efficient format for busy Espresso Martini service.

Equivalent To Seven Bottles

Each 4.9 litre tub is equivalent to seven 70cl bottles, helping reduce restocking time and packaging volume.

Reduced Glass Waste

Refill bottles, reduce glass use and lower recycling volume behind the bar.

Espresso Martini Focused

Designed for fresh espresso, foam, balance and cocktail clarity.

Cold-Filter Brew Coffee

Made with real coffee using our Cold-Filter Brew process, not generic coffee flavouring.

Yorkshire Made

Produced by Coffee Spirit Co as part of the award-winning NORSE CODE range.

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Built for Espresso Martini Service

Espresso Martinis are one of the UK’s most in-demand cocktails, and consistency matters when serving them at volume.

Hel Above was developed to bring structure, coffee clarity and balanced sweetness to modern Espresso Martinis, helping fresh espresso remain the focus rather than being overwhelmed by syrup-like sweetness.

At 22% ABV, Hel Above gives Espresso Martinis lift, structure and cocktail presence while preserving freshly brewed coffee character.

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Cost, Waste & Service Benefits

4.9 litre format

Equivalent to seven 70cl bottles.

Less glass handling

Reduces breakage risk, bin space and recycling volume.

Consistent liquid

Same award-winning Hel Above coffee liqueur as the 70cl bottle.

High-volume cocktail service

Ideal for Espresso Martinis, coffee cocktails and event menus.

Crafted with Real Coffee

Hel Above is made using speciality-grade coffee and our unique Cold-Filter Brew process, developed to preserve coffee character, smoothness and balance.

Rather than relying on generic coffee flavouring or excessive sweetness, Hel Above was built around authentic coffee depth and cocktail performance.

The process was developed by Gordon Howell, whose background in competition coffee shaped the extraction quality, balance and structure of the finished liqueur.

Cold-Filter Brew Method Gordon Howell Coffee Expert

Why Not Just Use A Standard Coffee Liqueur?

Many coffee liqueurs are built as general-purpose back-bar products. Hel Above was developed specifically for Espresso Martini performance, with real coffee character, 22% ABV structure and independent competition recognition.

Hel Above

Typical Coffee Liqueur

IWSC Gold — 95 Points

Competition recognition varies

Built for Espresso Martinis

Often general-purpose

22% ABV structure

Often lower strength

Cold-filter brewed real coffee

Often flavouring-led

Developed through coffee expertise

Often spirits-led

Tasting Profile

Coffee: Speciality-grade coffee selected for cocktail performance
Extraction: Cold-Filter Brew for smoother coffee character
Profile: Freshly brewed coffee, ripe dark fruit, gentle spice, balanced sweetness and subtle dryness
Best serve: Espresso Martinis and modern coffee cocktails
ABV: 22%