Allspice is the red berry of the pimento, a tree growing in the West Indies, South America, Central America and Mexico. The name comes from the berry’s taste, which has been described as a combination of cloves, juniper berries, cinnamon and pepper.

Allspice is one of the most important ingredients of Caribbean cuisine, as well as Middle Eastern cuisine, particularly for flavouring a variety of stews and meat dishes. In Western countries allspice is commonly used in many dishes, including cakes and desserts. It is also a main flavour used in barbecue sauces. In the West Indies, an allspice liqueur called "pimento dram" is made.