Manifesto
an anchor
indentity / mindset / attitude / values
born 1 9 8 1
The Original
our house / one house / one home / two experiences / united under one roof
not big but grand
means that while this micro Slow Food restaurant and this lounge bar
have distinctive different vibes they share the same building
east longitude 4o 45' 11" / north latitude 53" 01' 34"
Den Hoorn / Herenstraat 7 / 1797 AE on TeXel
exclusive adults only
please turn of your phone completely during your visit and keep it out of sight
we serve only the real ones we do not serve non alcoholic beers, nor non acoholic wines, nor non alcoholic whisky's
no premixed drinks
sharing a dish changing and adjustments are not possible
een gerecht delen, veranderen en aanpassen is niet mogelijk / ein Gericht teilen, änderen und anpassen ist nicht möglich
whycation
Slow Travel / Slow Life / Slow Food / Slow Dining
TeXel lamb / TeXel beef / Scotch Vintage single malt whisky's / TeXel Vintage single cask whisky's /
organic Bio-vegan Italian Vintage wines / classical music
the kitchen and lounge bar opens 4 p.m
sunday
monday
thursday
friday
saturday
closed on tuesday and wednesday but we are happy to open upon request for a special occassion for you
deze week 7/10 woensdag wegens reservering ook geopend
closed from 5 january 2027 to 4 february 2027 a Nosing & Tasting on reservation is possible with a request till 4 p.m. one day in advance
of the chosen N & T experience
coolcation
be inspired
Vintage Restaurant Het TeXelse Kompas ! since 24 January Vintage 1 9 8 1
Micro Slow Food TeXel Wadden Island Restaurant and after dinner Lounge Bar
is in 1 9 8 1 the first restaurant on TeXel this Wadden island that serves TeXel born island zero-km almost 365 days free range fresh open air grass-fed lamb and it was the first time that TeXel lamb was slaughtered in this way by the late
Willem Goenga the then butcher in Den Hoorn
and now by the artisans hans zijm, sander de ridder and rob maas in butchery Goenga located here in this village
true ownership is an act of guardianship a purpose protecting these TeXel zero-km almost 365 days free range fresh open air sheep breeding
so their legacy can endure for generations to come
a tribute to De Hogeberg
April 2025 starts Gebiedscoöperatie De Hoge Berg
product of TeXel
historical heart of TeXel sheep breeding
TeXel's gift to the world
keeping TeXel's heritage alive
honest / real food
made in nature / with nature / by nature
and with the commitment to 6 local farmers from Brakestein, Schapenboerderij Texel, Kikkerts Paradise, de Waddel,
De Leemkuul, Henk Kikkert and Annemarie Nijkoops a/d Pontweg and Dirk de Lugt as the chairman
coolcation
a reunion with
the Confraternity of
a yes to Slow Travel / Slow Life / Slow Food / Slow Dining
sharing a philosophy
een weerzien / ein Wiedersehen
different
a hidden gem shared with those who appreciate our philosophy of Slow Travel / Slow Life / Slow Food / Slow Dining
and mindful purposeful living on our own terms
and highlights the unique duality prestige and incomparability of this almost hidden Vintage micro craft venue
dinner
a Slow warm ritual
to protect this quiet almost hidden sanctuary and our very limited space we kindly inform you that
this only 6 white covered tables are an exclusivity and reserved for guests enjoying this complete
Manifesto Exclusive Slow Dining Experience :
a 2- course dinner with a chosen starter per person, a chosen main course per person and a bottle of your chosen Italian wine sharing with 2-, 3- or 4 guests at the for you and your guests reserved white covered table
announcement
we offer a curated Manifesto Exclusive Slow Dining Experience and invites you the guest to choose from different options
to reserve this dinner at one of this only 6 white-covered tables
for 2-, 3- or 4 guests starts with +31 - (0) 222 - 319360
en dit is de manier waarop dit voor U mogelijk is met / und so ist es für Sie möglich mit
you have the choice
in this only one shift a table restaurant
we say no to
prepared for instagram to impress
indentical amuses and bites
a fermentation-
tweezer cooking
shrinkflation
anonymos pre-cooked food
prepared industrially
molecular gastronomy
pretentious plating
we serve real meals
far from a high-volume large-scale restaurant and with a more intimitate traditional TeXel country cuisine than a formal fine dining restaurant with its starch and correct service and also without the pretentiousness of this
the reservation
The Confraternity of the Slow Life
within our Manifesto Exclusive Slow Dining Experience with this 2- course dinner you the guest can customize this experience and choose between different options from our menu- and wine list at this only for you reserved table
and to reserve- and dine at one of this 6 white covered tables is possible and
means that you agree with- and accept this chosen Manifesto Exclusive Slow Dining Experience which is only possible and included
every guest at this reserved table for this 2 - course dinner is invited to select their preferred artisanal starter and their preferred traditional main course from the menu list
and also choose and order an exclusive handpicked organic white- or red outstanding bottle organic bio-vegan
Vintage Italian wine
from the wine menu sharing with 2-, 3- or 4 guests at the for you and your guests reserved table
the bottle of the chosen outstanding red- or white Vintage Italian bottle of wine is to much for 2-, or 3-, or even 4 guests during this 2- course Slow dinner with our only one shift a table and even if with a sit a while longer with Slow "natafelen" then the opened bottle can be taken home
when sitting at this for you and your guests reserved table then you can make and order your choice
in the way as mentioned above
and not in the preceding / behoeft niet vooraf te bestellen / nicht nötig im voraus zu bestellen
and only if so
please then you can mail your request for reservation a table at
en alleen als dat zo is en U kiest en besteld Uw diner op de hierboven genoemde wijze /
und nur dann wenn ja wählen Sie und bestellen Ihr Abendessen auf die hier oben genannte Art und Weise
info@whiskybarplaza.nl
Slow Travel / Slow Life / Slow Food / Slow Dining
can also mean an after dinner lounging
the added value with this only one shift a table approach
natafelen / nagenieten na het eten met / nach dem Abendessen gemütlich zusammen sitzen mit
more time together
make it last
Slowness means here "island time" and also that when dinner is finished to stay seated at this only for you and only for your guests reserved table to Slow down to unwind and socialize together and keep enjoying conversation, company, atmosphere and accompanied
with a sip of one of The Trinity Scotch single malt whisky's and TeXel single cask whisky's
the last glass of your chosen bottle outstanding organic bio-vegan Vintage Italian wine and at the bar with the exclusive Brand draught pilsener
it is possible that you do not see the value for you of the above
unlocked
Vintage Restaurant Het TeXelse Kompas ! unhurried since our foundation 24 January Vintage 1 9 8 1
Micro Slow Food TeXel Wadden Island Restaurant and Lounge Bar
is an attitude and philosophy to Slow Travel / Slow Life / Slow Food / Slow Dining / and rooted on TeXel this Wadden island
a 45 years long independent history and journey
connected with this Wadden island TeXel
island's smallest restaurant and lounge bar
a highly restricted seating capacity
with an only one shift a table approach
6 white-covered tables for dinner
for the Manifesto Exclusive Slow Dining Experience
manufactum
four hands only
by els veeger and willem ham
we offer this curated Manifesto Exclusive Slow Dining Experience
and you the guest can choose with different options
as shown above from our menu- and wine list
origins
this analoge quiet rebellion
ordinary extraordinary / extraordinary ordinary
a long independent history and journey since 24 January Vintage 1 9 8 1
45 years a destination a pilgrimage and meeting place
iconic custodian and dedicated to this local TeXel Wadden island crafted country-style Vintage analoge and authentic human-made Slow and Vintage cooking
and retro serving with quiet dining and anchored on this TeXel this Wadden island
started in this Slow Travel / Slow Life / Slow Food / Slow Dining real human-made time honoured craft artisanal micro restaurant
that is what Vintage Restaurant Het TeXelse Kompas ! created 24 January Vintage 1 9 8 1
Micro Slow Food TeXel Wadden Island Restaurant and Lounge Bar
is about
with a deep love for traditional and traceable regional timeless small-scale craftmanship that prioritizes value over volume approach and a destination for devotees in the know, and serving dedicated enthusiasts the inner circle with this
analog real food
within our Manifesto Exclusive Slow Dining Experience
you the guest can customize this experience and choose between
different options for your chosen 2- course dinner per person this is a starter per person and a main course per person and one of the chosen bottles of organic Bio-vegan Italian wines shared at the reserved table as shown above
with an only one shift a table approach it is a micro adventure and an escape with time as the exclusive exclusivity and luxury
different
this reserved table belong to you this guest (with only one shift a table) and therefore the minimum spend per guest is required
and this is only possible with the artisanal starter of your choice per person and a traditional main course of your choice per person and
your chosen bottle of
one of the the outstanding organic Bio-vegan Italian wines sharing with 2-, 3- or 4 guests at this only for you and your guests reserved table
we do not lean into trends nor try to please everyone we follow our own independent path and copy nothing this is our language by authenticity
this new young generation
the taste of a new audience that see the world in a different way shifting away from loud large scale establishments and events and create their own individuality and indentity
in favor of this small in scale and grand in flavor and a yes to this humble Slow Travel / Slow Life / Slow Food / Slow Dining /
local niche Vintage micro venue
with an own vision an own culture deliberately uncomplicated and with a less is more approach to enjoy regional human-made
manufactum Vintage Slow prepared whole food / real / artisanal / authentic ingredients and honest crafted
entirely crafted on TeXel
on TeXel born and island zero-km almost 365 days free range fresh open air grass-fed lamb and on TeXel born and island zero-km
grass-fed beef
born on TeXel, grazed on TeXel, slaughtered on TeXel, served in TeXel's smallest Slow craft micro Vintage venue
be inspired
Vintage Restaurant Het TeXelse Kompas ! since 24 January Vintage 1 9 8 1
Micro Slow Food TeXel Wadden Island Restaurant and Bar
and after dinner lounging
Whycation
starting point
Coolcation
the Northern / Nordic area starts at this most southerly Wadden Island TeXel in
Vintage Restaurant Het TeXelse Kompas ! starts and creates this journey 24 January 1 9 8 1
Micro Slow Food Wadden TeXel Restaurant and Lounge Bar
an uncharted most hidden gem and iconic indie credibility venue emphasizing authentic local humble Slow Food principes
the reward of this journey is independence while dedicated to and with the commitment who shared this and who appreciate it
and blends heritage and artisanal dining experiences by our own rules serving and specializing in TeXel born zero-km and almost 365 days free range island fresh open air grass-fed lamb and TeXel born and island grass-fed beef
and an unique and world-class rare pre-owned Scotch Vintage single malt whisky collection and a 52 different rare pre-owned TeXel Vintage Unparalleled single cask whisky collection and outstanding organic bio-vegan curated Italian Vintage wines
highlights the unique duality prestige and incomparability and the not replaceability of this almost hidden
Slow Travel / Slow Life / Slow Food / Slow Dining / Vintage micro craft venue
Vintage Restaurant Het TeXelse Kompas ! founded 24 Janary 1 9 8 1
Micro Slow Life TeXel Wadden Island Lounge Bar
45 years a destination and meeting place
this lounge bar connect TeXelaar and guest alike for those who are interested devotees in the know the inner circle and who like nothing more than sitting at one of the 14 seats at this bar and chat about and sip a glass of
Noble House of Scotch Vintage single malt whisky
for an unforgettable dram
Scotland's gift to the world
from The Trinity of
pre-owned Scotch Vintage single malt whisky
pre-owned Scotch Vintage Heritage single malt whisky
and
our Living Cask
Scotch single malt whisky uniquely married and different every other time
this now unlocked whisky is rediscovered
or
Noble House of TeXel Vintage Unparalleled single cask whisky
the taste of this island the product of TeXel
for the fortunate
and choose from 52 different
pre-owned TeXel Vintage Unparalleled single year / single cask whisky's
where the magic happens
distilled in and matured at Distillery De Lepelaar in Den Hoorn on TeXel
or
an organic Vintage Italian Bio-vegan outstanding wine poured by the glass or an exclusive Brand draught pilsener at this bar
previous insider knowledge
voorkennis / Vorwissen
Slow Travel / Slow Life / Slow Food / Slow Dining /
within this Manifesto Exclusive Slow Dining Experience
you the guest can customize this experience and choose beween different options
from our menu- and wine list as shown above
we cook home cooking
wij koken zoals thuis / wir kochen Heimat
a quality humble Slow Travel / Slow Life / Slow Food / Slow Dining Experience crafted on TeXel and a down-to-earth traditional regional authentic and a no nonsense unprentious style
yet with an anti minimalist approach on our own terms with more is more unadulterated country portions and yet small in scale but grand in flavor
manufactum and authenticity
creating authenticity and an individual quiet Slow Travel / Slow Life / Slow Food / Slow Dining / relaxed dining experience where TeXel's ingredients and time-honoured Vintage sensibilities take center stage with quality and quantity in a generous portion
authenticity over trends
a shift from an almost forgotten and a now new era a return towards this grandma-core venue
for a now new younger generation who arrives to enjoy this granny-chic and analoge dining- and drinking experience
we stay a secret while sharing this with the right people
daring and fearless consciously different a mindful choice and only for the right guests for this the only 6 white covered tables for dinner
more previous insider knowledge
meer voorkennis / mehr Vorwissen
life is better with smaller is better
with a cozy Vintage sensibility an unprententious yet deeply personalized unhurried atmosphere and an experience with individuality and significant meaningful well being
embrace this present and share beautiful moments together
analoge 80s Vintages sensibilities
Vintage Slow cooking from raw authentic honest pure ingredients that builds flavour through patience and simplicity
we cook ourselves down to earth understated straightforward without frills to allow the quality of the ingredients shine
with quality and portion quantity in a humble Slow pure human-made artisanal Vintage analoge authentic honest and visible way of cooking back to the roots the earth
crafted with TeXel's soul
with local ingredient recipes that have stood to the test of time and with a genuine connection to TeXel this island
as the accompaniment to the main course served with a nice lettuce, traditional taste-led seasonal inspired fresh island hot Slow cooked taste-driven and recognizable as real farm vegetables instead of foam and with real fried patatoes
truth and quality that's what you see and is what you eat
with true values inspired by both TeXel's soil and TeXel's briny sea air that shapes this prepared real traditional natural food with his own taste the real real / land and sea united
made in nature / with nature / by nature
product of TeXel
the way back to the roots to the earth is with real ingredients local sourcing and traceable
the natural real taste from on TeXel born and zero-km almost 365 days free range fresh open air and island grass-fed lamb and the natural taste of real on TeXel with born and island grass-fed beef
pure nature you can see what it is and it tastes the way it looks with authentic traditional whole food as it used to be and back to the old Vintage sensibilities and nevertheless now new simplicity true to TeXel this Wadden island and true to ourselves
Vintage Restaurant Het Texelse Kompas ! born 1 9 8 1 Vintage
Micro Slow Food TeXel Wadden Island Restaurant and Bar
with after dinner lounging
small in scale grand in flavor and dinner and drinking accompanied by classical music in the background
a yes to where Slow Travel / Slow Life / Slow Food / Slow Dining / lives
we offer this curated Manfesto Exclusive Slow Dining Experience
where the guests can choose from different options as shown above
at tables covered in a classic Vintage style with white Dunibila tablecloths from Sweden also means
dinner is served on preheated steaming- Vintage style white porcelain trays and plates like in the 80's Vintages
made by Villeroy & Boch in Luxembourg, cutlery from Gallo and Sabatier made in Germany and France
in a casual Vintage sensibility atmosphere accompanied by classical music and in a generous portion
we only accept mobil banking and cash payment
even more previous insider knowlegde
nog meer voorkennis / noch mehr Vorwissen
in Vintage Restaurant Het TeXelse Kompas ! since 1 9 8 1
Micro Slow Food TeXel Wadden Island Restaurant and Lounge Bar
this means also
quality and even more quantity means strenght and grants freedom and with independence as our reward it is all about values with that guests who matters- and therefore with freedom for us
we don't aim to make Vintage Restaurant Het Kompas ! since Vintage 1981 known to everyone
Micro Slow Food TeXel Wadden Island Restaurant and Lounge Bar
this Texel hidden treasure shared only with those who appreciate an exclusive almost hidden venue
and is reserved for this guests who love a homemade small-scale, and traditionally crafted experience and enjoy a Slow-heated, classic home-style taste
of our local Wadden Island heritage and dine with a starter per person, a main course per person and a bottle of
an organic Bio-vegan outstanding Italian wine shared per table and to enjoy our
Manifesto Exclusive Slow Dining Experience
crafted on TeXel with cooking and retro serving like in the 80's Vintages simplifying it to something very real it taste the way it looks
and served in a generous portion that's what we offer no more no less what else ?
we think different
this is not about having but about doing without
with an increased value in the way that makes sense, value over volume, quality over quantity
one shift a table
Slowly handcrafted and served for less guests more guests is not a goal and does not means running after the maximum number of guests
neither chasing yield nor profit maximalization
served in a generous portion with seasonal inspired local fresh TeXel's Wadden island Slow hot cooked taste-driven and recognizable as real vegetables
instead of foam and served on pre-heated steaming and in Vintage style on white porcelain trays and plates
analoge life rituals with shared traditions
Slow Vintage sensibilities are analoge eating- and drinking out rituals of good taste, class, values, substance, lifestyle
it is a way of life to drink and dine Slow Food takes time to prepare it Slow Food takes time to enjoy it
together with your guests and to celebrate going out for a festive meal and time that matter
true value depends
and is as important as it is to be pleasant well-casual however tasteful dressed and with attention
for dinner, for your quests, the classical music in the background that meets dinner and for this outstanding bottle organic Bio-vegan
Italian outstanding Vintage wine
which deserve and is served in Vintage style crystall glasses made by Schott Zwiesel in Germany the added value to enjoy this
Slow dinner even more
sitting on seats at the lounge bar and on comfortable hand made armchairs with white tablecloths covered tables for dinner made for
Vintage Restaurant Het TeXelse Kompas ! in Vintage 1 9 8 1
Micro Slow Food TeXel Wadden Island Restaurant and Lounge Bar
by Spahn Gastronomie Möbel in Stadlohn Germany
Bolsius candless made in the Netherlands this long romantic classic chic Vintage Gothic Slow burning candless provide a cosy atmosphere and warmth when it gets dark
bio dal 1978
made in nature / with nature / by nature
12e x best biological wineproducer Italy received at Organic Wine Award Berlin 11 Gold Awards
drink less / choose well
organic- Bio vegan wine estate in Toscane with an alternative agriculture that Rudolf Steiner developed in 1924
a curated selection of Vintage wines the unique taste from an unique Vintage wine year and this Vintage wines wait for just the right time to be enjoyed
those who drink wine consciously refine the taste of this wine in poetry and is born in your glass
and we serves these pure unfiltered Vintage wines with special permission of Antonio Lo Franco of Fattoria La Vialla in Toscane
since 4 December 2012
Tuscan taste
this vineyards are a miracle rooted in terroir made of the elements earth, soil, nature, sun, rain and sophisticated human labour loaded with culture, this oranic bio-vegan Vintage Italian wines the most precious gift to the world tells the story of production to a long heritage and this evening the accompaniment of your dinner
good / clean / fair - for all
1986 - 2026
Slow Food springs to life in Italy in March Vintage 1986 when the opening of a MacDonald fast food restaurant near the Spanish Steps in Rome sparks widespread national protest and
Carlo Petrini who passes away 22 Mai 2026
and the other founders of this movement found that it is time to escape from fast food and rediscover the rich varieties and aromas of local kitchens
and so the Slow Food movement starts on Terra Madre Day 10 December Vintage 1989 in Piemonte in Italy with the initial aim to defend regional traditions good food gastronomic pleasure and a Slow pace of life
Slow Travel / Slow Life / Slow Food / Slow Dining / heritage
Vintage Restaurant Het TeXelse Kompas ! created 24 January 1 9 8 1 Vintage
Micro Slow Food TeXel Wadden Island Restaurant and Bar
with after dinner lounging
is one of the first custodians in the Netherlands of the Slow Food movement in Italy and is in September 2011 the first Slow Food
restaurant and in the Wadden area and on TeXel
made in nature / with nature / by nature
pioneer of the Slow Food movement with experience Slowness and Vintage already years, its philosophy links the local ingredients to the four natural elements
earth
rich local soil of TeXel where vegetables, crops and the pastures for island raised grass-fed beef and island raised grass-fed lamb grow
air
sharp, briny sea breezes blowing straight across the Wadden sea and North sea that salt and shape the island's coastal pastures and flora
fire
traditional, unhurried preparation and Slow cooking methods used in this restaurant to bring out this pure flavors
water
the surrounding Wadden- and North sea waters that define the island's maritime climate
still more previous insider knowlegde
nog meer voorkennis / noch mehr Vorwissen
say yes to quiet Slow Travel / Slow Life / Slow Food / Slow Dining
good things come to those who wait
is an attitude a mindful choice and a return to genuine values such as quiet natural exclusivity, Vintage, handcrafted, countrylife, timeless, authenticity, sustainability, simplicity, serenity, rituals, purity, traceability
embrace the silent discreet exclusivity of TeXel's tranquility
savouring the cosy casual ambience and pay attention and take time to enjoy drink and dine, this can be the time to be Slow and far away from the masses with this only one shift a table approach Slowing down and shifting into "island time"
Slow cooking
the most important ingredient in cooking is time
het belangrijkste ingredient bij koken is tijd / die wichtigste Zutat beim Kochen ist die Zeit
good things and Slow Life still exist
de goede dingen in het leven bestaan nog steeds en kan ook uw keuze zijn / die guten Dinge im Leben gibt es noch immer und kann auch Ihre Wahl sein
loving the earth
the world is coming round that it is obvious that more volume comes at an artisanal cost and is not something which is, but it is something
that we can create and starts ourself
whycation
starting point
more value
TeXel does not belong to us we belong to TeXel
we believe in authenticity provenance and traceability
we believe in terroir matters
we believe in Slow Travel / Slow Life / Slow Food / Slow Dining
we believe in the soul of the artisan
we believe in this Vintage micro niche craft Slow Food restaurant and lounge bar
Coolcation
the Northern / Nordic area begins at the most southerly Wadden island on TeXel in
Vintage Restaurant Het TeXelse Kompas ! since 1 9 8 1 Vintage
Micro Slow Food TeXel Wadden Island Restaurant and Bar
we offer this curated Manifesto Slow Dining Experience
where the guest can choose from different options
as shown above from our menu and wine list at the for you and your guests reserved table
just a short boat ride away
visit TeXel this Wadden island
an exclusive Slow-crafted escape to TeXel this island micro adventure
this Wadden island TeXel in the distance and yet so close
eiland in de verte en toch zo dichtbij / Insel in der Ferne und doch so nah
once you have been on TeXel you keep coming back
bent U eenmaal op TeXel geweest vertrekt U nooit weer / wer einmal auf TeXel war will nie wieder weg
life is different beyond the Marsdiep
largest of the Dutch Wadden islands, the German East Frisian- and German North Frisian "Watten" islands and is 9 kilometres wide and 20 kilometres long
Texel is derived from the Germanic "tehswa" which means right or south and Texel is located on the south side of the other Wadden Islands, Texla is also the name of an island in Scotland south of Islay and is a region in the Dolomites, Tyrol in Austria and in Norway is a word Pexla the name of an agricultural vehicle with the same shape as the island of TeXel
TeXel is calling this magical Wadden island at the edge of two seas
TeXel roept dit magische eiland aan de rand van twee zeeën / TeXel ruft diese magisch Insel am Rande zwei Meere
unique TeXel the Wadden island
eiland koorts / Inselfieber
TeXel with the salt-laden wind- swept and dramatic skies where the North Sea is sometimes glowing and sometimes also with wild waves
where the air is to be the purest because TeXel is the Wadden island between two seas and nestled at the edge of this weather-beaten coast where the limitless nature of the North Sea via the "Marsdiep" meets the Unesco World Heritage the Wadden Sea the largest unbroken tidal Wadden area in the world
TeXel a feeling
een eiland om naar te verlangen / eine Insel nach der man sich sehnt
the wind trough your hair whilst in the background you can hear the waves with screeching seagulls and smell the fresh briny sea air with clear skies
embrace TeXel's silent power of nature here this silence is not emptiness and where when it is dark with only stars shining the northern Polar light is sometimes visible a moment of great happiness
with also green farmland, small charming hamlets and villages and the only "mountain" on this Wadden island which is a green hill,
"De Hoge Berg" is
the highest mountain with it's 15.3 mtrs high, located between the villages Oudeschild and Den Burg with free range zero-km almost
365 days grazing sheeps in the open air on this "mountain" and surroundings
also dark forests, rolling dunes, an unmistakably TeXel sunset on the endless sweeping sandy beaches with ebb and flow of tides and walking along the 30 kilometres coastline inclusive the rugged quiet dramatic Wadden Sea side of TeXel
Slow Travel by cycling and walking to blow into Vintage Restaurant Het TeXelse Kompas ! possible since 24 January 1 9 8 1
Micro Slow Food TeXel Wadden Isand Restaurant and Lounge Bar
just for a drink or / and a curated Manifesto Exclusive Slow Dining Experience
as shown above
where you the guest can chose from different options
hidden gem
a Slow Food hideaway with peace and space where the silence serenity and tranquility can becomes audible
waar de stilte hoorbaar wordt / wo die Stille hörbar wird
TeXel nearly all to yourself
a micro adventure escape away from the crowd and discover the sence and dramatic silent side of the natural southern tip of TeXel this island treasure where Wadden sea "Marsdiep" and North sea meets
Slowcation
this destination
in the shadow of the famous church build in Vintage 1425 and its 28 metres high white tower build in Vintage 1450 on the boundary
of the "olde lant" of TeXel
this church is also the starting point to the Jacobsweg Santiago de Compostela
ten bronze scallop shells lie in the cobblestone path around the church these mark the beginning of the Jacobsweg this makes Den Hoorn with a church once dedicated to Saint James the northernmost location starting point pilgrim route to Santiago de Compostela
with in the heart off the beaten track the southernmost rural tranquil quiet artistic little village of Den Hoorn with its other landmark
this small Lavender Blue building
where the blue color is softened by the salty sea wind and with at the wall the Scottish red lion on a yellow flag and here it is:
Vintage Restaurant Het TeXelse Kompas ! since 1 9 8 1 Vintage
Micro Slow Food TeXel Wadden Island Restaurant and Bar
and after dinner lounging
yes to where this humble Slow Travel / Slow Life / Slow Food / Slow Dining / lives
we love TeXel
we love the Wadden
we love Vintage
and love craft without compromise
we do not follow trends.
we have our own beliefs
we put everything we are
in everything we make
the taste of this Wadden island it all starts with the ingredients
alles begint met de ingredienten / alles beginnt mit den Zutaten
rooted in authentic TeXel terroir from earth to table dealing with TeXel's heritage beautiful nature and countryside makes this island truly different
made in nature / with nature / by nature
the smell of briny sea air blows over this Wadden island and this on TeXel born and island grass-fed lamb and this on TeXel born and island grass-fed beef and the vegetables
are shaped by its soil and climate this simplicity represents purity authenticity and quiet exclusivity
it is just pure nature and the best food is only archieved by using the best ingredients unprocessed and unadulterated and can only be as good as the earth in which it grows and comes if possible
from TeXel's Wadden island's soil our living larder and speaks for itself and is real and it taste like it looks
earth-born
herbs such as lavender / thyme / rosemary / chives, /sage / lovage comes straight from our own garden
Het TeXelse Kompas Vintage micro bar
to reserve a seat just for a drink + 31 - (0) 222 - 319360
Vintage Restaurant Het TeXelse Kompas ! since 1 9 8 1 Vintage
Micro Slow Life TeXel Wadden Island Restaurant and Lounge Bar
Noble House of pre-owned Scotch Vintage single malt whisky and Noble House of pre-owned TeXel Vintage Unparalleled single cask whisky
be inspired
a reunion with
The Confraternity
Slow Travel / Slow Life / Slow Food / Slow Dining
sharing a philosopky
een weerzien in / ein Wiedersehen in
The Original
our house / one house / one home / two experiences united under one roof
this lounge bar connect the TeXelaar and guest alike for those who are interested devotees in the know, the inner circle, and who like nothing more than sitting at one of the 14 seats and chat about and sip a glass
just a short boat ride away
origins
the analoge rebellion life a quiet visit to get some recharge from everyday life in this uncertain times
ordinary extraordinary / extraordinary ordinary
a long independent history and journey since 24 January Vintage 1 9 8 1
45 years a destination pilgrimage and meeting place
the bridge between past and future
true ownership is an act of guardianship, protecting these whisky's so their legacy can endure for generations to come
the future is shaped by what we do today, today reveals what we did in the past
ENJOYING A NOSING & TASTING
embark on a journey of discovery
still going stronger and keep walking
with over 3000 bottles Scotch Vintage single malt whisky's and 52 different TeXel Vintage Unparalleled single cask whisky's in our library,
we' have curated the Nosings & Tastings to guide your palate.
no snobbery just pure discovery
we are delighted to let you know that a request for an appointment for a Nosing & Tasting at 3 p.m. and is only
possible and accessible
for that guests who want to participate with this Nosing & Tasting which is per person
and not for that guests from guests who want to enjoy the benefits without participating and have not made a request themselves
and start with a call on + 31 – (0) 222 319360
and only if so
en alleen als dat zo is / und nur dann wenn ja
then we look forward to receive this request for an appointment at 3 p.m and the chosen Nosing & Tasting at info@whiskybarplaza.nl
we did’t join the Scotch single malt whisky movement and community we started it with a huge range of old-, unique-, unrepeatable- pre-owned Scotch Vintage single malt whisky's and pre-owned Scotch Vintage Heritage single malt whisky's,
pre-owned TeXel Vintage Unparalleled single cask whisky's true rarities sometimes the last of a kind a voyage in Vintages and an unique taste from an unique unparalleled collection
whisky in its purest authentic form
made in nature / with nature / by nature
every single malt whisky is rooted in terroir and is a reflection of the elements and sence of place begotten by the soil the air as well as man
it gives enduring fame and reflects to the life of the location and culture and its rhytm, the authentic taste back to the real real the roots
this journey is the reward
whisky making is like time travel, two days rain is tomorrows whisky and what is bottled today is created many years ago,
the spirit lay down in casks now is destined for many years in the future Vintage is travelling and learn from the past and look to the future waiting for Slow maturity improving with age and this whisky values can grow with time absorbing the wood's unique personality for decades
the right way is the Slow way, the longer the wait the greater the reward
a hidden TeXel treasure
Vintage Restaurant Het TeXelse Het Kompas ! since 1 9 8 1 Vintage and lounge bar
Micro Slow Food TeXel Wadden Restaurant and Bar
single malt whisky is not only a wonderful authentic handcrafted time honoured- and an artisan drink
an expression of the nature of the place where it is Slow distilled / Slow matured / Slow raised the relevancy of low quantity and together with high Slow artisanal execution give birth to this very rare Vintage bottlings
"we did not know it at the time but the whisky we were bying and bottling, made in the 60s, 70s, 80s had better barley, better brewing, better barrels, many
of these distilleries were shut down by 1983 it was the end of the age of innocense and the start of the industrial era"
Duncan McGillivray ex manager Bruichladdich in a chat with Mark Reynier ex Bruichladdich in Scotland and till 2024 owner of Waterford in Ireland
our Living Cask
undiscovered now unlocked here this iconic legendary living cask
over 100 different Scotch single malt- and natural single cask cask strenght whisky's in one glass, this Scotch single malt whisky's are carefully chosen
at Vintage Restaurant Het TeXelse Het Kompas ! since 1 9 8 1
Micro Slow Food TeXel Wadden Restaurant and Bar
topped up and then left to marry, every glass unique and different every other time until now and rediscover this whisky and can be the moment for that now unlocked undiscovered different experience
and
Noble House of Scotch Vintage single malt whiskyfor an unforgettable dramScotland's gift to the worldfrom The Trinity of
pre-owned Scotch Vintage single malt whisky
pre-owned Scotch Vintage Heritage single malt whisky
and
decades of decadence
hidden gems of an analoge era
discover the historic heritage collection with the Vintages '39s, '42s,'50s, '60s, '70s, '80s, '90s,
pre-owned Scotch Vintage single malt whisky the unique taste from an unique Vintage whisky year
whisky's that wait for just the right moment to be enjoyed
sometimes from closed- and demolished distilleries pieces of traditional values history and characteristic of a certain period and echoes of the past
patience has shaped something exceptional incomparability and ordinary extraordinary
Noble House of pre-owned TeXel Vintage Unparalleled single year / single cask whisky
limited releases
for the fortunate
handcrafted on TeXel
and choose from 52 different
TeXel Vintage Uparalleled single year / single cask whisky's
human-made
at
TeXel Wadden Island distillery De Lepelaar
product of TeXel
where the magic happens
estate De Bonte Belevenis
in Den Hoorn on TeXel
choose
in Vintage Restaurant & Bar Het TeXelse Kompas ! since 1 9 8 1
lounge bar with 52 different pre-owned TeXel Vintage Unparalleled single year / single cask whisky's
distilled
in the Vintages 12/03/13 - 29/07/22
strictly limited circular TeXel Vintage Unparalleled Wadden Island single year / single cask whisky Slow crafted without compromise the flavour of
earth and two seas rooted in terroir
pre-owned TeXel Vintage Unparalleled single year / single cask whisky's are the echoes from this Wadden island TeXel the North Sea and the World Heritage the Wadden Sea born on TeXel / TeXel Vintage grain- / TeXel Vintage single malt-/ TeXel Vintage single cask-/ TeXel Vintage single smoked malt
and
the secret to smoking grain with Wadden Sea seaweed
TeXel Vintage seaweed whisky's
produced from barley / rye / wheat / oats / spelt / TeXelse Vintage Triticale / raised and matured on TeXel in different single casks
The TeXel Whisky Trail
TeXel Vintage single year / single cask whisky is unique and from a single cask and a single Vintage year
this whisky's are Slow matured at their original distillery to allow them to age in the environment in which they are distilled on this Wadden island TeXel
unique briny Wadden island taste in every pre-owned TeXel Vintage Unparalleled single cask bottling
Slowly crafted since Vintage 2013 when it started at distillery De Lepelaar in Den Hoorn on TeXel at the estate De Bonte Belevenis of
Inge Yntema and Joscha Schoots who started the estate in August Vintage 2008
served in Vintage Restaurant and Bar Het TeXelse Kompas ! since 1 9 8 1
lounge bar and also available at- and it is also possible to book a Nosing & Tasting of TeXelse whisky's at Distillery De Lepelaar in Den Hoorn
and
secret mystery treasures of the Scotch Malt Whisky Society
one of a kind
hidden gems of an other era
limited releases
the unforgettable Sanctuary of the "old" S.M.W.S. and the L.V.M.H. era
Scotch Malt Whisky Society, The Vaults, Leith, Edinburgh
this Scotch Malt Whisky Society Vintage- Scotch Heritage- and Scotch single cask whisky's are not for everyone, and proudly so it is for those who value flavor over familiarity exploration over routine, and character over conformity
and
a legacy unlocked treasures strictly limited silent Slow exclusive patience has shaped something extreme, exceptional extraordinary the original taste of days gone
by the essence of this great single malt whisky's reflects the land where it is born strictly limited pre-owned Scotch Vintage- and pre-owned Scotch Vintage Heritage natural single cask / cask strenght whisky's who are the echoes of the past and often no longer available
you will never know the true value and taste of one of this whisky's until you have drunk it
and
back to the future good things comes to those who wait
pre-owned Scotch Vintage- and pre-owned Scotch Vintage Heritage cask strenght single cask whisky's from the "old" Scotch Malt Whisky Society,
The Vaults, Leith, Edinburgh with bottlings from the first Vintage bottlings of the S.M.W.S. from 1 9 8 3 and also from the
Louis Vuitton Moet Hennessy
(LVMH) era 2004 - 2015 with
the legendary chairman Bernard Arnault
as the then owner of the S.M.W.S. a tribute to the classics every Vintage- and Heritage single cask cask strenght bottling unique,
whisky in it's purest form and authentic and sometimes the last of its kind
Vintage Scotch single malt whisky is the unique taste from an unique Vintage whisky and can wait for just the right time to be enjoyed
and
I Y K Y K
if you know you know
iconic since its launch in 1 9 8 3
L60.4 / 33.72 / 5.4 / 73.3 / 67.3 / 78.30 / 36.24 / 36.45 / 47.3 / 50.2 /3.81 / 56.3 / 41.4 / 45.6 /79.4 / 86.2 / 1.30 / 1.93 / 1.69 / 19.15 /
21.13 / 9.6 / 22.14 / L 2.14 / 62.2 / 57.3 / 93.4 / 16.3 / 99.2 / 75.2 / L 4.2 / 4.66 / 18.5 / 112.4 /20.10 / 29.140 / 39.26 / 97.21 / 7.13 /
114.5 / 24.25 / 87.2 / 76.34 / 109.2 / 90.3 / 43.9 / 25.4 /17.18 / 27.13 / 27.43 / 27.22 / 27.49 / 27.21 / 49.4 / 108.1 / 91.1 / 123.1 / 93.1 / 109.1
99.1 / 74 / 100.1 / 98.1 /
now open bottles from our over 300 different "old" S.M.W.S bottles and bottles from the Vuiton Moet Hennessy (LVMH) era
and
Rare Malts Selection
hidden gems of an analoge era
limited edition releases
unforgettable liquid monuments
a historic collection of pre-owned Scotch Vintage- and pre-owned Scotch Vintage Heritage single malt whisky's from distilleries which sometimes no longer exist each individually numbered bottle has revealed a most intriguing character its individuality emphasised by a quirk peculiar to vintage natural cask strenght bottlings and so small has been each bottling run that every rare malt drawn from casks which naturally differ has had its own unique strenght
this pre-owned Rare Malts Selection each Vintage and Heritage single malt whisky unique to taste and to remember with affection