I own several meers to include my PM2012, my older non storient meers sometimes gurgle due to the blend I'm smoking, however I have not had this problem with my PM2012. I think it is related to the diameter of the air passageway being larger than my older meers, and a different tenon system. A meer is porous, and will absorb some of the moisture anyway.... You may also want to dry your baccy out on a paper towel a bit before smoking for 30 minutes to an hour depending on the blend....Hope this helps fireman..