Because of its name, I used to think allspice was a mixture akin to five-spice, ras el hanout, quatre epices and shichimi. It does actually taste somewhat like a blend of strong, aromatic spices ...

One of the spices that goes into jerk seasoning in Jamaica, allspice is employed in Europe ... In Europe, it is used in some types of sausage and meatball, in mince pies and Christmas pudding ...