Allspice is a dried berry thats flavor is reminiscent of other mildly spicy herbs such as cinnamon, cloves and nutmeg.
It is a versatile spice that can be used not just for meals, but for desserts as well.
When ground, the flavor is intensified in comparison to the whole version.
Basil is a sweet and savory herb that has a slight minty flavor due to it being in the mint family.
There is a variety of flavors of basil that all have differing tastes, some being more sweet, some being more savory.