# Spirit of the Dao: Exploring MoonBird Gin and GOATz Rum

*By Shane Caulder · 2026-08-18*

From a traditional London Dry to a complex Caribbean spiced rum, meet the cocktail-first spirits from Spirit of the Dao: MoonBird Gin and GOATz Rum.

## The Spirit of the Dao: A New Era of Craft Spirits

The craft spirits world is constantly evolving, and a brand making a splash with its innovative approach and exceptional liquids is [**Spirit of the Dao**](https://www.spiritofthedao.com/). Embracing both the ancient philosophy of harmony and the modern Web3 concept of decentralized communities, they are the sole distillers of two distinct, cocktail-first offerings: **MoonBird Gin and GOATz Rum**.

With eye-catching packaging and augmented reality features on the bottle, these spirits are designed to be conversation starters before you even pour a drink. Let's explore what makes them stand out on the back bar.

## MoonBird Gin: A Traditional London Dry

MoonBird Gin is built for connoisseurs and cocktail fans who appreciate a spirit with history and structure.

### Heritage and Distillation

This gin is based on the oldest known recipe for recreational gin, dating all the way back to 1495. It is distilled in Holland by a seventh-generation family of fine spirit crafters with roots tracing back to 1777.

MoonBird utilizes ten individually distilled botanicals, anchored by a strong backbone of European juniper in a base of pure wheat neutral spirit.

### Tasting Notes

Bottled at a sturdy 42% ABV (84 Proof), MoonBird holds its own beautifully in mixed drinks.

- **Nose:** Bright citrus zest and a citrus-forward nose, backed by classic juniper aromas.

- **Palate (Front):** Crisp and layered, featuring angelica and orris root accented by fresh orange, lime, and coriander.

- **Palate (Mid):** A warming, spiced mid-palate showcasing clove, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cardamom.

- **Finish:** Exceptionally smooth, impeccably clean, and dry, with delicate floral notes emerging.

**How to Enjoy:** The makers recommend it in an ice-cold Martini, a refreshing Gin & Tonic, or a bittersweet Negroni.

## GOATz Spiced Rum: Bold, Assertive, and Complex

While MoonBird leans into European tradition, **GOATz Spiced Rum** looks to the Caribbean for a complex, blended expression.

### The Blend

GOATz is an intricate blend of exceptional rums from three iconic producing nations:

- **Barbados:** Pot and column-stilled rum aged 3-5 years.

- **Dominican Republic:** Column-stilled rum aged 3 years.

- **Jamaica:** A mix of unaged and 3-year-aged pot still rum to bring a touch of that famous Jamaican "funk".

All aging takes place in used Bourbon barrels, and they purposefully use a minimal amount of sugar to allow the quality of the rum to shine through.

### Tasting Notes

Also bottled at 42% ABV (84 Proof), GOATz earned an impressive 95 points at the 2024 IWSC.

- **Nose:** Warm vanilla, rich cinnamon, and lush herbaceous aromas entwined with poached spice.

- **Palate:** A perfect balance of velvety vanilla and sweet cinnamon. Traditional spices like clove, cardamom, nutmeg, allspice, star anise, and orange are prominent.

- **Finish:** Warm and lingering, with an unexpectedly bright, subtle citrus finish, a pinch of sweet cola spice, and a hint of dry sugar cane.

**How to Enjoy:** GOATz is strong enough to stand up to your favorite cola, elegant enough to sip over a large ice cube, and perfect for spicing up a traditional Daiquiri or Dark 'n' Stormy.

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