El Primer Mundo Cigars honors the skilled people who produce premium cigars in under-developed countries, which are the heart of the tobacco industry. The company's name, 'El Primer Mundo,' reflects this fact; the best tobacco is grown in countries like Cuba, Brazil, and Nicaragua. The founder, Sean Williams, started the company in 2006 as a passion project. Today, El Primer Mundo is a respected boutique brand with popular lines such as La Hermandad, Epifania, Liga Miami, and EPM Black Label, which consistently receive high ratings and customer satisfaction.