I don't like the butter holders with water. My best friends mother in high school always left her butter out in a dish. About 6-7 years ago when I quit buying anything but stick butter, I decided to leave it out in a covered dish. I tis always creamy soft and easy to spread. it has never gone bad and also has never smelled or tasted funny. I live in Florida and with just my husband and I we might take a week or two to eat a stick. It does not go bad...and so good.