Net Sales by Product Category (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions		12 Months Ended
		Apr. 30, 2023	Apr. 30, 2022	Apr. 30, 2021
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales		$ 4,228	$ 3,933	$ 3,461
Whiskey [Member]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales	[1]	2,915	2,756	2,410
Ready-to-Drink [Member]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales	[2]	509	431	406
Tequila [Member]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales	[3]	320	290	229
Wine [Member]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales	[4]	206	219	206
Vodka [Member]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales	[5]	99	109	90
Non-branded and bulk [Member]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales	[6]	88	61	58
Rest of portfolio [Member]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales	[7]	$ 91	$ 67	$ 62

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

[3] Includes the Herradura family of brands, el Jimador, New Mix, and other tequilas.

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

[5] Includes Finlandia.

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

[7] Includes Chambord, Gin Mare, Korbel Brandy, Diplomático, and Fords Gin.