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DaleW DaleW is offline
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Default May be very, very old Madeira.... maybe not

I wouldn't call 19th century Madeira common, but I wouldn't call it
unusual. Due to the production methods, it's damn near indestructible.
Oldest I've had is 1862, but have read notes on 18th century ones.
Enjoy!