Hel Above | Yorkshire Coffee Liqueur For Espresso Martinis

NORSE CODE HEL ABOVE Yorkshire Coffee Liqueur, bronze award bottle.

NORSE CODE - HEL ABOVE - Yorkshire Coffee Liqueur (70cl) - 22% ABV.

70cl

£29.90

NORSE CODE - HEL ABOVE - Yorkshire Coffee Liqueur (70cl) - 22% ABV.

COFFEE SPIRIT CO

NORSE CODE - HEL ABOVE - Yorkshire Coffee Liqueur (70cl) - 22% ABV.

£29.90

Ex VAT: £24.92 Excluding VAT

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

Usually ready in 2-4 days

Hel Above – Norse Code's flagship coffee liqueur, crafted in Yorkshire and developed through competition coffee expertise.

Hel Above is a Cold-Filter Brew coffee liqueur designed to bring clarity, balance and precision to modern coffee cocktails. Crafted using speciality-grade coffee and blended to a refined profile, it delivers a cleaner, brighter and more expressive coffee character.

Built for the Espresso Martini, Hel Above enhances structure and flavour, creating a smoother, more balanced serve. It also performs exceptionally well neat or in refined cocktail builds.

Explore coffee cocktails including Espresso Martini variations and layered serves.

Why Hel Above Works In Espresso Martinis

Hel Above was developed specifically for modern Espresso Martinis.

Using Cold-Filter Brew extraction and speciality-grade coffee, it delivers a cleaner finish, brighter aromatics and balanced sweetness compared with many traditional coffee liqueurs.

The result is an Espresso Martini that showcases fresh espresso, creating greater coffee clarity, improved balance and a more refined cocktail experience.

Flavour Profile

A clean, balanced coffee profile with notes of dark chocolate, toasted nuts and subtle caramel. Smooth, refined and low in acidity, with a long, elegant finish.

Crafted With Real Coffee

Hel Above is crafted using speciality-grade, ethically sourced coffee beans and carefully selected sugars to preserve the natural character of the coffee.

Its balanced sweetness and cleaner profile allow coffee flavour, aroma and extraction quality to remain the focus.

Designed For Modern Coffee Cocktails

Hel Above	Traditional Coffee Liqueurs
Coffee-led flavour	Often sugar-led
Brighter finish	Heavier finish
Balanced sweetness	Often sweeter
Cold-Filter Brew extraction	Conventional extraction
Designed for Espresso Martinis	General-purpose sweetness

Developed Through Competition Coffee Expertise

Hel Above was developed by Gordon Howell, UK Brewers Cup Champion and UK Coffee in Good Spirits Champion.

Years of competition coffee experience helped shape a coffee liqueur focused on extraction quality, coffee clarity and cocktail performance.

Best Serves & Cocktails

Espresso Martini – bright, balanced and coffee-forward
Coffee Negroni – complex and aromatic
Black Manhattan – depth without excessive sweetness
On the Rocks – showcasing coffee clarity and balance

ABV, Origin & Production

ABV: 22%
Origin: Yorkshire, England
Production: Small-batch Cold-Filter Brew coffee liqueur developed through competition coffee expertise.

Product Highlights

Cold-Filter Brew extraction
Award-winning Yorkshire coffee liqueur
Crafted with speciality-grade coffee
Developed by a UK Brewers Cup Champion
Designed for modern Espresso Martinis
Balanced sweetness and coffee clarity
Lower sugar than many mainstream alternatives
Small-batch Yorkshire production

Award Winner – International Spirits Challenge

Learn More

Q: What makes Hel Above different from traditional coffee liqueurs?

A: Hel Above is crafted using Cold-Filter Brew extraction, speciality-grade coffee and competition coffee expertise. It delivers a cleaner, brighter coffee profile with balanced sweetness and a more refined finish than many traditional coffee liqueurs.

Q: Is Hel Above good for Espresso Martinis?

A: Yes. Hel Above was specifically developed for modern Espresso Martinis, helping showcase fresh espresso while delivering balance, coffee clarity and smooth texture.

Q: Is Hel Above sweeter or less sweet than Hel Below?

A: Hel Above has a cleaner, brighter and less sweet profile than Hel Below, allowing more of the coffee's natural flavour and aroma to shine through in cocktails.

Q: Is Hel Above vegan and gluten free?

A: Yes. Hel Above is vegan friendly and contains no gluten-based ingredients.

Q: Can I drink Hel Above neat?

A: Absolutely. Hel Above is excellent over ice, where its coffee character, balanced sweetness and smooth finish can be fully appreciated.

Q: Where is Hel Above made?

A: Hel Above is crafted in small batches in Yorkshire, England and developed through UK Brewers Cup and Coffee in Good Spirits competition expertise.

Q: What coffee cocktails is Hel Above best suited to?

A: Hel Above performs exceptionally well in Espresso Martinis, Coffee Negronis, Black Manhattans and other coffee-forward cocktails where balance and coffee clarity are important.

THE FINEST NATURAL INGREDIENTS

SUGAR CANE

Prized for its rich, aromatic, and complex caramel flavour

WINTER WHEAT

Grown in Yorkshire, known for its purity

coffee beans

Washed and natural coffees from Latin America

ORGANIC VANILLA

known for its intense, sweet, and creamy flavour

Not too sweet, very smooth

Most coffee liqueurs are far too sugary, but Hel Above by Norse Code gets it right. Smooth, bold coffee flavour with a natural finish. Feels more like a premium spirit than a liqueur.

That’s exactly the direction we went in. Most coffee liqueurs lean heavily on sugar, but Hel Above prioritises roasted coffee depth and balance so it can stand up in both sipping and cocktails.

Built for cocktails

We’ve been testing Hel Above in espresso martinis and it performs really well. Strong enough to cut through coffee and vodka without getting lost. One of the more interesting UK coffee liqueur releases.

Great to hear Hel Above is working well in espresso martinis. That’s exactly where we see it shining as a coffee liqueur—strong enough to cut through coffee and vodka while still delivering depth and smoothness. Appreciate you sharing your experience.

Premium coffee spirit with real depth

This isn’t your standard coffee liqueur. Hel Above feels like a proper crafted spirit. Strong coffee character, balanced bitterness, and a clean finish. A serious step up for UK coffee liqueurs.

That balance was a key focus for us when developing Hel Above. We wanted a coffee liqueur that felt closer to a crafted spirit than a syrupy liqueur, so it’s great to hear that coming through.

Best coffee liqueur I’ve tried in the UK

Hel Above by Norse Code is easily one of the best coffee liqueurs I’ve come across. Deep roasted coffee flavour, smooth finish, and not overly sweet like most others. Works brilliantly in an espresso martini.

Thanks for taking the time to review Hel Above. We’re really pleased you’re enjoying it as a coffee liqueur. We designed it specifically to sit at the premium end of UK coffee spirits, with a focus on bold roasted coffee character and balance rather than heavy sweetness.