As a side note, the culebras are a machine made cigar, which may account for the one-sidedness you observed. They are great inexpensive smokes that are even better gifts because of the twisted braid. I have had about three boxes now and have gifted most of them. I have one full box left that is remaining sealed as a collectable. They are great smokes, but IMHO they do not even come close to the Part. Short which is a GREAT smoke! Which should say something for the shorts!