Developed by UK Brewers Cup Champion Gordon Howell, NORSE CODE applies specialty coffee brewing principles to coffee liqueur using a pioneering Cold-Filter Brew extraction method designed to maximise clarity, balance and authentic coffee flavour.
Unlike traditional coffee liqueurs that often rely heavily on sugar, flavourings or concentrate, NORSE CODE starts with carefully brewed specialty coffee and controlled extraction to preserve genuine coffee character while reducing bitterness and heaviness. The result is a smoother, cleaner coffee liqueur that actually tastes like coffee.
Crafted in small batches in York using premium spirits and specialty-grade coffee, NORSE CODE is built for exceptional cocktail performance, from world-class Espresso Martinis to perfectly layered Baby Guinness shots and modern coffee serves.
The range includes:
Hel Above (22% ABV): a brighter, more structured coffee liqueur built for exceptional Espresso Martinis.
Hel Below (16% ABV): a richer, denser style designed for Baby Guinness serves and smoother after-dinner cocktails.
NORSE CODE has earned recognition from some of the drinks industry’s most respected judging panels. Awards include IWSC Gold (95 points), Global Liqueur Masters Gold, and World Liqueur Awards Country Winner for England, establishing it among the UK’s most acclaimed independent coffee liqueur brands.
Built by coffee people. Crafted for people who care how coffee tastes in cocktails.
Norse Code – Hel’s Gold Yorkshire Coffee Liqueur
HEL ABOVE (22% ABV)
HEL ABOVE is NORSE CODE’s higher-strength coffee liqueur, built specifically for exceptional Espresso Martinis and modern coffee cocktails.
Cold-Filter Brewed using specialty-grade coffee and premium spirits, HEL ABOVE delivers bright, expressive coffee flavour with exceptional clarity, balanced sweetness and a clean finish. Its higher ABV helps the coffee cut through in mixed serves, creating richer texture, stronger aroma and excellent cocktail performance.
Designed by coffee professionals, HEL ABOVE is ideal for Espresso Martinis, Black Russians, twists on White Russians and premium coffee-led cocktail menus.
Expect notes of dark chocolate, caramel and roasted coffee with a smooth, refined finish.
Norse Code – Hel’s Black Yorkshire Coffee Liqueur
HEL BELOW (16% ABV)
HEL BELOW is NORSE CODE’s richer, denser coffee liqueur, designed for layered serves, Baby Guinness shots and indulgent coffee cocktails.
Cold-Filter Brewed using specialty-grade coffee and blended with carefully selected sugars, HEL BELOW delivers bold coffee flavour, deeper sweetness and a heavier body that performs exceptionally well in layered drinks. Its increased density helps create clean, stable layering, making it ideal for Baby Guinness serves.
Developed by coffee professionals, HEL BELOW also works beautifully in smoother Espresso Martinis, dessert cocktails and after-dinner serves.
Expect notes of molasses, dark sugar, chocolate and roasted coffee with a full-bodied, velvety finish.
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