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Background and Basis of Presentation (Background Narrative) (Details) $ in Millions | 1 Months Ended | 5 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended
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Oct. 31, 2021 USD ($) | Apr. 30, 2021 USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2022 USD ($) lease | Dec. 31, 2021 USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2020 USD ($)
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |
Number of leveraged leases remaining | lease |  |  | 0 |  |
Proceeds from the Ste. Michelle Transaction, net of cash transferred | $ 1,200 |  | $ 0 | $ 1,176 | $ 0
Payments to acquire additional interest in subsidiaries |  | $ 250 |  |  |
Horizon {Member] | PM USA [Member] |  |  |  |  |
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |
Ownership percentage in consolidated subsidiary |  |  | 75.00% |  |
Horizon {Member] | JTIUH [Member] |  |  |  |  |
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |
Noncontrolling interest, ownership percentage by noncontrolling owners |  |  | 25.00% |  |
Helix Innovations LLC [Member] |  |  |  |  |
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |
Noncontrolling interest, remaining interest purchased by parent |  | 20.00% |  |  |

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