Net Sales by Product Category (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions		3 Months Ended
		Jul. 31, 2022	Jul. 31, 2021
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales		$ 1,007	$ 906
Whiskey [Member]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales	[1]	707	616
Ready-to-Drink
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales	[2]	126	108
Tequila [Member]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales	[3]	70	73
Wine [Member]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales	[4]	46	53
Vodka [Member]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales	[5]	23	25
Non-branded and bulk [Member]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales	[6]	17	16
Rest of portfolio [Member]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales		$ 18	$ 15

[1] Includes 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.

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

[3] ncludes the Herradura family of brands, el Jimador, and other tequilas.

[4] Includes Korbel California Champagne and Sonoma-Cutrer wines.

[5] Includes Finlandia.

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