[dmforcier]

I don't use or believe in coolants. But since so much of the experience is subjective, you may have a different opinion.

Just plain old cold is numbing, and at least seems different than "the burn".

Capsaicin is oil soluble, so an oil-heavy coolant such as butter or cream will reduce the total load, but what is in the taste buds isn't coming out. Best used protecting the fingers when cutting pods.

Capsaicin is alcohol soluble to a certain extent, but it takes a lot of alcohol to soak out a dozen peppers. There are other applications of that alcohol that are more affective of the experience.