The Cigar Industry’s First Colonel

Riste Riatevski of JSK Cigars has been made an official Kentucky Colonel by the Governor of Kentucky, Andy Beshear!

Kentucky Colonel is the highest title of honor bestowed by the Commonwealth of Kentucky. It is the most well-known colonelcy in the United States.[1] A Kentucky Colonel Commission (the certificate) is awarded in the name of the Commonwealth by the governor of Kentucky to individuals with “Honorable” titular style recognition preceding the names of civilians aged 18 or over for noteworthy accomplishments, contributions to civil society, remarkable deeds, or outstanding service to the community, state, or a nation.

“Going forward, the only name I will only recognize you speaking to me is Colonel Ristevski or Colonel JSK,” says Riste Riatevski of Jas Sum Kral Cigars.