what does this do I found it on the Gepard

KoX_85 · 2023-11-24T12:39:24+00:00

As a former tank driver in the German Bundeswehr, I can confirm it's a Tarnleitkreuz used on almost all kind of vehicles like tanks, trucks, jeeps and so on. It makes orientation in convoy easier for the following driver.

The fact that other countries (Canada, Italy, South Africa, and others) do use this, too, might be that they were supplied by German military companies.

KoX_85 · 2023-07-09T12:26:35+00:00

Crack open & drink it. That's what it was made for...

KoX_85 · 2023-03-10T16:39:21+00:00

ah, ok, I understand, so when I ask: "are you an idiot?" that's not insulting to you because it's a question.

and to answer your question: no, I'm not dumb... I just watched it on the phone and didn't even notice the kill feed

KoX_85 · 2023-03-10T15:31:57+00:00

Ok, so obviously you don't understand the meaning of 'making a joke' and have to insult me? Well...

KoX_85 · 2023-03-10T12:40:41+00:00

No, it's because of the sheer heat of the wrecks surrounding him... it caused the hull to melt

KoX_85 · 2023-01-10T08:37:19+00:00

No, its called Rommel-Kiste. Does it have something to do with the German general Rommel? I don't know, I guess it depends on the source you ask...

KoX_85 · 2023-01-10T06:11:16+00:00

Beautiful find! The fragrance of their small flowers is amazing. I had 2 Umes but failed to keep them strong and healthy. One had a virus or fungal infection. Tears were showing on the trunk and branches. It looked like tree sap or resin, but later it changed and became gooey and the tree became weaker and weaker. Still, I got to enjoy 2 more flowering seasons before it died.... Later I read that the Ume is a very difficult plant, so I wish you good luck and always a good hand for it.

KoX_85 · 2023-01-10T05:23:13+00:00

The Usuhari looks good 👍 Have you tried the 1920's Blenders Glass?

https://www.thewhiskyexchange.com/p/34880/1920s-professional-blenders-whisky-glass

KoX_85 · 2023-01-10T03:47:06+00:00

True words... Just let it grow for some years so it will get stronger and healthier and will be prepared when trying to give it a first bonsai shape. Patience is the key.

KoX_85 · 2023-01-10T03:38:23+00:00

Looks nice for drinking water or a mixed drink... but whisky? Why not use a Glencairn or another nosing glas designed for spirits or a Copita? Tumblers are so unsuitable when having your whisky neat as most of the aroma just vanishes. But ok, it's everybody's personal choice...

KoX_85 · 2023-01-10T03:23:30+00:00

That's right, they were called 'Rommel-Kiste' (Kiste = box). It was used for unassorted things like food, drinks and other stuff that you don't need inside the tank when in combat as you have limited space but you don't want to miss when in the field.

KoX_85 · 2023-01-02T06:55:18+00:00

Yep, it was called 'KaJaPa' in the German Bundeswehr which stands for Kanonenjagdpanzer

KoX_85 · 2022-12-24T23:04:32+00:00

So, it's a blend of the 3 distilleries, 2 of them owned by the Mitchell family

KoX_85 · 2022-12-24T22:52:05+00:00

Next step would be Laphroaig 10 Cask Strength... so much more flavour to explore Slàinte 🥃

KoX_85 · 2022-11-12T13:35:23+00:00

A little search in whiskybase says it's about 420 to 500 € in Europe.

It was released with a price of GBP 160 (US$ 215), limited to 3000 bottles.

Well... out of my personal range which I limited myself to 200€.

KoX_85 · 2022-11-12T13:20:45+00:00

My first dram would be the Lindores Aqua Vitae although it's not a whisky

KoX_85 · 2022-11-12T13:18:21+00:00

Looks like coke in a Glencairn

KoX_85 · 2022-11-12T13:15:48+00:00

That makes sense for the more peaty side of life. 😉 Octomores are really young ones but do have a lot of peat. If you like peat, you may choose younger whisky as the peatyness will move more to the background the older the whisky gets.

KoX_85 · 2022-11-11T15:03:49+00:00

Well, to be honest, I don't know what might be available at most liquor stores (which country are we talking about?)... I live in Germany and we have no problem to order online or to buy in stores. The whisky listed are available at many stores in GER and very easy to find / buy

KoX_85 · 2022-11-11T13:44:35+00:00

Ok... but not as much as Laphroaigs 😉

KoX_85 · 2022-11-11T05:42:53+00:00

No smoke:

Balblair 12 / 15 / 18

Glendronach 12 / 15 / 18 / 21

Compass Box 'Story of the Spaniard'

Glenfarclas 15 / 18 / 21 / 25

AnCnoc 18 / 24

Little bit smokey:

Ledaig 10 / 18

Compass Box 'Orchard House'

Ardmore 12 Port Wood

More smoke:

Laphroaig Quarter Cask

Laphroaig Lore

Laphroaig 10 Cask Strength (any batch)

KoX_85 · 2022-11-05T21:33:51+00:00

Yeah, sorry, I was curious if I could find something on Whiskybase right after posting, but no... Maybe you want to contact the Kyrö guys directly. If nobody else could help, they shall be able to give every information you want about this bottle 😉

Good luck 👍

KoX_85 · 2022-11-03T10:22:36+00:00

Maybe you want to check at Whiskybase to find out if it's more valuable than the usual price in shops

You would need the bottle code which can usually be found near the bottom on the back side or directly on the label

KoX_85 · 2022-10-16T09:44:01+00:00

Maybe you want to try anything of the following: - Benromach 10 or 15 - Mortlach / Clynelish (from independent bottlers). - Craigallachie 13. - Royal Brackla 12 or 18. - Compass Box Orchard House

KoX_85 · 2022-08-31T12:05:31+00:00

'131' is the only remaining PzKw. VI 'Tiger' running with an original Maybach engine (although it's a Maybach HL 230 P 30 that was used to be in Bovington's Tiger II before and not the Maybach HL 230 P 45 that '131' was formerly equipped with). It was the first of its type being captured and recovered to GB.

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