Since the products are from real horn they can sometimes have a stink. We try our best to resolve this before shipping to you however fluctuations in temperature and shipping and sometimes shake up the drinking horns causing them to stink a bit. Easy solution. • Wash with warm soapy water, allow to air dry. • Once dry, sprinkle dry baking soda inside horn overnight. • Repeat 2-3 days or as necessary • Inviting some deep dark beer or ale in your horn can only help.