St. Elizabeth Allspice Dram

used in many tiki cocktails, my favorite of the allspice or pimento liquor

Rating is subjective without a comparison, but this is the "name brand" and even just 1/4 oz of this is a flat knockout in a tiki cocktail. So much delicious flavor. Neat, a tiny nip fills the mouth and quickly dwarfs the sweet introduction, drying the tongue and cheeks with astringency and baking spice, even adventuring timidly into the nasal reaches. Allspice (duh) that invites thoughts of clove and molasses - approaching, but not quite, black strap. Perhaps this won't be for some folks, but, um, sign me up. Not terribly pricey and a 750ml will last forever. Equally at home most everywhere its buddy Angostura might show up.

Absolutely spice cabinet heaven, a must for a Lion's Tail. But $30/375 ml? After 2 bottles of St. Elizabeth's, I learned that allspice dram is an easy DIY.

Exactly what you'd expect from the name, allspice(cinnamon, nutmeg, clove). Sweet at first but the allspice or pimento berry leaves you with a bit of a drier spice at the finish. Great in tiki style drinks or even a substitute for bitters and sugar in Old Fashioneds.