Dickens Cider

who doesn't want a little dickens cider? a spiced spiked scintillating sipper!

the following ratios are for one gallon (so multiply x2 if you're doing 2 gallons):
2 cloves
2 cardamom pods
2 cinnamon sticks, broken into little pieces
1 knuckle's worth of sliced up ginger root
a few grates on the ol' nutmeg

add all the above to the cider.
bring to boil, but don't let it boil
simmer down, simmer down to low
THEN add mostly rum, a little vodka, and a little bourbon to taste.