From the journal / Past gathering

ADVentura
& Thoreau.

A look back at an evening at Epiqurus, shared around the table in Saifi.

Date: 16 December 2024
Location: Saifi, Beirut
With: Hand Rolled & Enoteca
Status: Past gathering

16 December 2024 / A look back

A Night of Refined Pairings: ADVentura & Thoreau at Epiqurus

At Epiqurus The Lounge, the evening unfolded as a meeting point between craftsmanship and curiosity. Guests were invited into a curated experience where cigar artistry and avant-garde spirits came together in a dialogue of flavor, story, and tradition.

The atmosphere was charged with quiet sophistication as aficionados gathered to explore two distinctive creations that embody both heritage and innovation.

01 / A detail from the evening’s table.

02 / Conversation in the lounge.

ADVentura & Thoreau / At the table

ADVentura Navigator Cigars

Presented by Mr. Woody Ghsouby of Hand Rolled, the ADVentura Navigator collection revealed itself as a layered journey of terroir and time. Each cigar is a composition of origins, brought together with precision and intent.

Aged for years before reaching its final form, the blend reflects a philosophy of patience and mastery—where every leaf contributes to a greater harmony of flavor, structure, and depth.

Thoreau French Rum & Cognac

From Enoteca, Thoreau offered a bold reinterpretation of spirit making—an unconventional blend that challenges expectation while honoring tradition.

A fusion of Guatemalan rum and VSOP Cognac, it stands as a tribute to creative freedom and contrast. Its character is defined by tension and balance: tropical intensity meeting refined elegance, structure meeting rebellion.

More than a spirit, Thoreau is an expression of ideas—crafted for those who appreciate complexity not only in taste, but in meaning.

We extend our gratitude to @enoteca_lb for bringing this distinctive spirit to our table, and to @hand_rolled for sharing a masterfully crafted cigar experience that continues to push the boundaries of pairing and ritual.

The evening, in photographs