Mace spice is nutmeg’s more refined elder sister. You will note that it is much stronger than nutmeg, yet it still has a bright, pleasant taste. Strong scents of citrus, clove, and flowers pervade a meal and have the subtlety of a kick to the shin from the tiny aril. Mace is best balanced with other spices and a little sugar since the sweetness ends with a powerful bitter flavor that lingers in your tongue.