Bearface 7 year old, 42.5%

The nose is pulled in several different directions; there's an earthiness akin to old barn, but a certain breadiness too, by way of buttered toast. Lemon pound cake and red fruit appear with the addition of water, and as it sits in the glass longer, it gets sweeter and sweeter. A reedy palate emphasizes vanilla ice cream, honey, and all things sweet, though there's a light zip of lemon running underneath. The sweetness sticks around all the way through the finish.