All Spice got its name from English explorers who thought that it tasted like a mixture of cinnamon, cloves and black pepper. Some believe that juniper berries (along with nutmeg) should be added into that mix. The complexity of the flavor is the main difference between allspice and most other spices, including juniper berries. There is a sweet and spicy quality to its flavor that is indicated by the fact that it is likened to cinnamon and black pepper. The fact that it has so many flavor notes makes it useful for a range of different applications.