Manifesto
an anchor
indentity / mindset / attitude / values
wij zijn even niet geopend / wir haben vorübergehend geschlossen / we are temporarily closed
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 distinct different vibes they share the same building and
a hidden gem shared only with those who appreciate it
highlights the unique duality prestige and incomparability and the not replaceability of this almost hidden Slow Food Slow Life Vintage micro craft venue
east longitude 4o 45' 11" / north latitude 53" 01' 34"
Den Hoorn / Herenstraat 7 / 1797 AE on TeXel
exclusive adults only
alleen volwassenen / nur Erwachsene
turn of your phone completely during your visit and
keep it out of sight
open for a drink and dinner from 4 p.m:
sunday
monday
thursday
friday
saturday
closed on tuesday and wednesday but open for a special guest and / or for a special occasion on request
in advance till 4 p.m. that day
for a Nosing & Tasting and / or for a dinner
see a "request for an appointment for dinner"
see a "request for an appointment for a N & T"
Het TeXelse Kompas ! uninterupted since our foundation 24 January Vintage 1 9 8 1
Micro Slow Food TeXel Wadden Island Restaurant and Bar
a 45 years long independent history and journey
island's smallest restaurant
6 white-covered tables for dinner
manufactum
four hands only
by els veeger and willem ham
with a highly restricted seating capacity
with only one shift a table and an only one shift an evening approach
where Slow Food Slow Life lives
our venue is dedicated to and we own this venue to keeping the authentic history of TeXel alive
origins
analoge rebellion life-style
ordinary extraordinary / extraordinary ordinary
iconic custodian of this local TeXel Wadden island crafted home-style Vintage analoge not interchangeable and authentic human-made Slow and Vintage cooking and retro
serving way with a quiet dining out and anchored on this TeXel this Wadden island
started in this Slow Food Slow Life real human-made time honoured craft artisanal micro restaurant
this is what Het TeXelse Kompas ! created 24 January Vintage 1 9 8 1
is about
with a deep love for traditional and traceable regional small-scale craftmanship that prioritizes value over a volume approach and a destination for devotees in the know, and serving dedicated enthusiasts the inner circle with this
only one shift a table and an only one shift an evening approach a micro adventure escape with time as the exclusive luxury
an exclusive reservation - only restaurant
with our Manifesto Slow Dining - Out our way
where the table belongs to the guests all night and therefore with a guaranted minimum spend per seat an evening is necessary
inspiring a whole new younger generation
the taste of a new audience that sees 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 Slow Food Slow Life whole food 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 food with real honest artisanal authentic ingredients and honest crafted
we do better if possible and that is always possible
TeXel born and island zero - km almost 365 days free range fresh open air grass-fed lamb and
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 restaurant
just a short boat ride away
be inspired
Het TeXelse Kompas ! since 24 January Vintage 1 9 8 1
Micro Slow Food TeXel Wadden Island Restaurant and Bar
and after dinner and lounging bar
is in 1 9 8 1 the first on this island that serves TeXel born island zero - km almost 365 days free range fresh open air grass-fed lamb, and the first time that lamb was slaughtered for a restaurant 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
a Tribute to De Hogeberg
historical heart of TeXel sheep breeding
keeping TeXel's heritage alive
true ownership is an act of guardianship a purpose, protecting these TeXel almost zero-km 365 days free range fresh open air sheep breeding here 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
April 2025 starts Gebiedscoöperatie De Hoge Berg
made in nature / with nature / by nature
and with the commitment of 6 entrepreneurs / local farmers with Brakestein, Schapenboerderij Texel, Kikkerts Paradise, de Waddel,
Jan Jacob Zijm, De Leemkuul, Henk Kikkert and Annemarie Nijkoops, Pontweg
and Dirk de Lugt as their chairman
we serve pure food crafted on TeXel
from TeXel's Wadden island's soil our living larder that speaks for itself and is real and it taste as it looks
Coolcation
the Northern / Nordic area starts at the most southerly Wadden Island TeXel in
Het TeXelse Kompas ! starts and creates this journey 24 January 1 9 8 1
an uncharted most hidden gem and iconic indie credibility venue emphasizing authentic local Slow Food principes
the reward of this journey is independence while dedicated to and with commitment who shared this and who appreciate it
artificial scarcity
independence allows us to prioritize craftsmanship over convenience, relationships over transactions and stewardship over scale
and blends heritage and artisanal dining experiences 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
accompanied by classical music in the background
and an unique and world-class rare pre-owned Scotch Vintage single malt whisky collection with over 50 different rare pre-owned TeXel Vintage single cask whisky collection and outstanding Italian Vintage wines
highlights the unique duality prestige and incomparability and the not replaceability of this almost hidden Slow Food Slow Life Vintage micro craft venue
Het TeXelse Kompas ! uninterupted since our foundation 24 January 1 9 8 1
Vintage Micro Slow Food TeXel Wadden Island Restaurant and Bar
with after dinner lounging
45 years a destination and meeting place
this lounge bar connect TeXelaars and guests 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 of
Noble House of Scotch Vintage single malt whisky
for an unforgettable dram
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 taste of TeXel
drink local with
and choose from over 50 different
pre-owned TeXel Vintage Unparalleled single cask whisky's
distilled and matured at Distillery De Lepelaar in Den Hoorn on TeXel
or
an organic Vintage Italian bio-vegan wine poured by the glass or an exclusive Brand draught pilsener at this bar
we serve only the real ones we do not serve non alcoholic beers, nor non alcoholic wines, nor non alcoholic whisky's
previous insider knowledge
voorkennis / Vorwissen
Slow Food Slow Life
with relaxed Manifesto Slow Dining - Out our way
exclusive in this reservation - only restaurant
just a short boat ride away
no shrinkflation
not prepared for instagram to impress
not a fermentation-
nor tweezer cooking
not anonymos pre-cooked food
not prepared industrially
no molecular gastronomy
no pretentious plating
far from a high-volume large-scale restaurant and with a more intimitate traditional country cuisine than a formal fine dining restaurant with its stiff correct service and also without the pretentiousness of this
we cook home cooking
wij koken zoals thuis / wir kochen Heimat
a quality Slow Food Slow Life experience crafted on TeXel and a down-to-earth traditional regional authentic home-like and a no nonsense unprentious style and yet with an anti minimalist approach with more is more unadulterated country portions and yet small in scale but grand in flavor
manufactum and authenticity
creating authenticity and an individual Slow Food Slow Life 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 grandma-core / granny-chic real and analoge dining- and drinking out experience
announcement
a request for this reservation - only restaurant
for our Manifesto Slow Dining - Out
to reserve a table at one of this 6 white-covered tables for this dinner
for 2-, 3- or 4 persons 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
to protect the quiet sanctuary of our kitchen and our very limited space we kindly inform you that tables are strictly reserved for this complete experience
you have the choice
THE DINING
a request for a Manifesto Slow Dining - Out experience
in this reservation - only restaurant
at one of the 6 white covered tables is only possible and
means that you agree with and accept your chosen Manifesto Slow Food Dining - Out which included
every guest at this reserved table enjoys this dinner and select a 2 courses dinner per person this is a chosen artisanal starter per person, and a chosen traditional main course per person and order a chosen handpicked premium organic white- or red outstanding bottle
Vintage Italian wine from the wine menu to share per table
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
select your perfect starter and main course from our curated dinner creations and with a bottle from the wine menu
and only if so
en alleen als dat zo is en U kiest en besteld Uw diner op de hierboven genoemde wijze /
und nur dann wenn ja Sie wählen und bestellen Ihr Abendessen auf die hier oben genannte Art und Weise
then you can mail your request for reservation a table at info@whiskybarplaza.nl
kan ook in het Nederlands / auch möglich in Deutsche Sprache
sharing a dish changing and adjustments are not possible
een gerecht delen, veranderen en aanpassen is niet mogelijk / ein Gericht teilen, ändern und anpassen ist nicht möglich
the bottle of the chosen outstanding red- or white Vintage Italian bottle of wine is to much for 2- or even 4 persons during this 2- course Slow dinner with our only one shift a table and an only one shift an evening approach and even if with a sit a while longer with Slow "natafelen" then the opened bottle can be taken home
not for everyone
if you can afford this right now wait until you can or
if you do not see the value for you of the above please visit an other venue
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 an experience with individuality and significant meaningful well being
embrace the present and share beautiful moments together
analoge 80s Vintages sensibilities
Slow cooking from raw authentic honest pure ingredients that builds flavour through patience and simplicity
core ethos
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 Slow pure human-made artisanal Vintage analoge authentic honest and visible way of cooking back to the roots the earth
with local ingredient recipes that have stood to the test of time and with a genuine connection to this island no trends just quality
flavors
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
we do not lean into any trend nor try to please everyone we follow our own independent path and copy nothing this is our language by authenticity
made in nature / with nature / by nature
the way back to the roots to the earth is with real ingredients local sourcing and traceable
the natural real taste of TeXel born and zero-km almost 365 days free range fresh open air and island grass-fed lamb and the natural taste of real TeXel with born and island grass-fed beef
pure nature you can see what it is and it tastes like it looks, authentic traditional food as it used to be and back to the old Vintage sensibilities and nevertheless now new simplicity true to TeXel Wadden island and true to ourselves
Het Texelse Kompas ! since 1 9 8 1 Vintage Micro Slow Food TeXel Wadden Island Restaurant and Bar
with post dinner lounging
small in scale grand in flavor and dinner and drinking accompanied by classical music in the background
where Slow Food Slow Life lives
in this reservation - only restaurant with a dinner experience like in the 80's Vintages
with a chosen Manifesto Slow Dining - Out relaxed dinner at one of this only 6 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
Slow Food Slow Life can also mean an post dinner lounging
the added value with this only one shift a table and an only one shift an evening approach
natafelen / nagenieten na het eten met / nach dem Abendessen gemütlich zusammen sitzen mit
more time together
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 socialize together keep enjoying conversation, company, atmosphere and accompanied with a sip from one of The Trinity Scotch single malt whisky's
or the last glass of your chosen bottle outstanding Vintage Italian wine ad at the bar with an exclusive Brand draught pilsener
even more previous insider knowlegde
nog meer voorkennis / noch mehr Vorwissen
and in Het TeXelse Kompas ! since 1 9 8 1 this means also more
quality and even more quantity and means strenght and grants freedom and with independence as the reward it is all about values with that guests who matters and therefore with freedom for us
we don't aim to make Het Kompas known to everyone
a Texel hidden treasure shared only with those who appreciate an exclusive almost hidden venue
it is reserved for this guests who love a homemade small-scale, and traditionally crafted experience enjoy a slow-heated, classic home-style taste
of our local Wadden Island heritage.
crafted on TeXel with cooking and retro serving like in the 80's Vintages simplifying it to something very real it taste as it looks
and served in a generous portion that's what we offer no more no less what else ?
we think different
with an increased value in the way that makes sense, value over volume, quality over quantity
this is not about having, but about doing without
one shift a table one shift an evening
Slowly handcrafted and served for less guests, more is not a goal and does not means running after the maximum number of guests
neither chasing yield nor profit maximalization
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
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, served on pre-heated steaming and in Vintage style white on white porcelain trays and plates
analoge life-style 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 and Slow Food takes time to enjoy it
together with your guests and to celebrate going out for a festive meal and time that matter and can be significant for those who value this
true value lies often in little moments
it is as important as 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 Italian 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
Het TeXelse Kompas ! in Vintage 1 9 8 1 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
organic- bio dynamique- 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
and we serves these 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 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 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 Food Slow Life heritage
Het TeXelse Kompas ! created 24 January 1 9 8 1 Vintage Micro Slow Food TeXel Wadden Island Restaurant and Bar
with post 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
Slow Food Slow Life ethos
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
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 and this only one shift an evening 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 in 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
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 Food Slow Life
we believe in the soul of the artisan
we believe in this Vintage micro niche craft restaurant and lounge bar
Coolcation
the Northern / Nordic area begins at the most southerly Wadden island TeXel in
Het TeXelse Kompas ! since 1 9 8 1 Vintage Micro Slow Food TeXel Wadden Island Restaurant and Bar
and after dinner lounging
just a short boat ride away
exclusive Slow-crafted escape to TeXel this island 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 always come 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
a Tribute to De Hogeberg
historical heart of TeXel sheep breeding
keeping TeXel's heritage alive
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
true ownership is an act of guardianship, protecting these TeXel born free range almost 365 days open air grass-fed sheeps 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
and starts with the entrepreneurs / farms Brakestein, Schapenboerderij TeXel, Kikkert's Paradise, de Waddel, Jan Kacob Zijm, De Leemkuul
and Henk Kikkert and Annemarie Nijkoops, Pontweg and chairman Dirk de Lugt in April 2025
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 or walking to blow into Het TeXelse Kompas ! since 24 January 1 9 8 1 just for a drink and / or dinner
just a short boat ride away
a micro adventure escape and discover the sence and dramatic silent side of the special southern tip of TeXel this island treasure where Wadden sea "Marsdiep" and North sea meets
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
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
the church 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 is the 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:
Het TeXelse Kompas ! since 1 9 8 1 Vintage Micro Slow Food TeXel Wadden Island Restaurant and Bar
and after dinner lounging
where Slow Food Slow Life 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 TeXel born and island grass-fed lamb and this 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 ingredientscan only be as good as the earth in which it grows and comes if possible local
from TeXel's Wadden island's soil our living larder and speaks for itself and is real and it taste as it looks
herbs such as lavender, thyme, rosemary, chives, sage, lovage comes straight from our own garden
Vintage micro bar
just for a drink and for a Nosing & Tasting
enter the world of
Het TeXelse Kompas ! since 1 9 8 1 Vintage Micro Slow Life TeXel Wadden Island Restaurant and Bar
Noble House of pre-owned Scotch Vintage single malt whisky and Noble House of pre-owned TeXel Vintage Unparalleled single cask whisky
Nosing & Tasting
be inspired
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 distinct different vibes they share the same building
origins
the analoge rebellion life-style a quiet dining out 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
this lounge bar connect TeXelaars and guests 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
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 50 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 in this Nosing & Tasting then a whisky can only be ordered and sip 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's 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
the right way is the Slow way, the longer the wait the greater the reward
a hidden TeXel treasure
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 and Slow raised the relevancy of low quantity and together with high Slow artisanal execution give birth to this very rare Vintage bottlings
hidden gems
"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 Het TeXelse Het Kompas ! since 1 9 8 1 lounge 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 dramfrom 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 the Vintages '39s, '42s,'50s, '60s, '70s, '80s, '90s,
pre-owned Scotch Vintage single malt whisky is 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 cask whisky
limited editions releases
a rare handcrafted collection
drink local
and choose from over 50 different
TeXel Vintage Uparalleled single cask whisky's
human-made
in
TeXel Wadden Island distillery De Lepelaar
estate De Bonte Belevenis
in Den Hoorn on TeXel
choose
in Het TeXelse Kompas ! since 1 9 8 1 lounge bar from 50 different pre-owned TeXel Vintage Unparalleled single cask whisky's distilled
in the Vintages 12/03/13 - 29/07/22
strictly limited circular TeXel Vintage Unparalleled Wadden Island single cask whisky Slow crafted without compromise the flavour of earth and two seas rooted in terroir
pre-owned TeXel Vintage Unparalleled 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 single 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, whisky's in its purest form
TeXel Vintage 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 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 edition 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
different
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 can wait for just the right time to be enjoyed
and
masterworks
iconic since its launch in 1 9 8 3
if you know, you know
I Y K Y K
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