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Segment Reporting (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended
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Sep. 30, 2021 | Sep. 30, 2021
Disposal Group, Held-for-sale, Not Discontinued Operations [Member] | Ste. Michelle Transaction [Member] |  |
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] |  |
Disposal group, total pre-tax charges | $ 41 | $ 41
Disposal group disposition related costs | 10 | 10
Oral Tobacco Segment [Member] |  |
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] |  |
Business combination, acquisition related costs |  | 37
Wine Segment [Member] | Marketing Administration And Research Costs [Member] | Disposal Group, Held-for-sale, Not Discontinued Operations [Member] | Ste. Michelle Transaction [Member] |  |
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] |  |
Disposal group, total pre-tax charges | $ 51 | $ 51

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