In March, master distiller Les Beasley's company filed for chapter 11 bankruptcy — one of many commercial business failures in a year that’s seen an 18% surge in filings, the Dallas Morning News reported. Beasley’s limited liability corporation listed assets and liabilities that both totaled between $1 million and $10 million. As a result, Whiskey Hollow, and all of its property, are for sale — victims of an unforgiving business in an uncertain time. Owing thousands to investors, contractors and the county, Beasley estimates he could lose up to two-thirds of his life savings as he hands off his dream to a buyer and begins his retirement.
