Net Sales (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Jul. 31, 2022

Net Sales [Abstract]

Disaggregation of Revenue [Table Text Block]

The following table shows our net sales by geography:

	Three Months Ended
	July 31,
(Dollars in millions)	2021		2022
United States	$	450	$	482
Developed International1	269		294
Emerging2	150		176
Travel Retail3	21		38
Non-branded and bulk4	16		17
Total	$	906	$	1,007

1Represents net sales of branded products to “advanced economies” as defined by the International Monetary Fund (IMF), excluding the United States. Our largest developed international markets are Germany, Australia, the United Kingdom, France, and Canada.

2Represents net sales of branded products to “emerging and developing economies” as defined by the IMF. Our largest emerging markets are Mexico, Poland, Brazil, and Chile.

3Represents net sales of branded products to global duty-free customers, other travel retail customers, and the U.S. military regardless of customer location.

4Includes net sales of used barrels, contract bottling, and bulk whiskey and wine, regardless of customer location.

The following table shows our net sales by product category:

	Three Months Ended
	July 31,
(Dollars in millions)	2021		2022
Whiskey1	$	616	$	707
Ready-to-Drink2	108		126
Tequila3	73		70
Wine4	53		46
Vodka5	25		23
Non-branded and bulk6	16		17
Rest of portfolio	15		18
Total	$	906	$	1,007

1Includes all whiskey spirits and whiskey-based flavored liqueurs. The brands included in this category are the Jack Daniel's family of brands (excluding the “ready-to-drink” products outlined below), the Woodford Reserve family of brands, the Old Forester family of brands, GlenDronach, Benriach, Glenglassaugh, Slane Irish Whiskey, and Coopers’ Craft.

2Includes the Jack Daniel’s ready-to-drink (RTD) and ready-to-pour (RTP) products, New Mix, and other RTD/RTP products.

3Includes the Herradura family of brands, el Jimador, and other tequilas.

4Includes Korbel California Champagne and Sonoma-Cutrer wines.

5Includes Finlandia.

6Includes net sales of used barrels, contract bottling, and bulk whiskey and wine.