Contingencies (Overview and Bonds) (Details) - Liggett - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2016	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2016	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2009
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Tobacco product liability legal expenses and costs	$ 1,707	$ 3,158	$ 5,878	$ 5,713
Engle Progeny Cases | Florida
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Maximum bond required for judgments on appeal					$ 200,000
Maximum bond required for judgments on appeal per case					$ 5,000
Bonds | Putney, Calloway, Boatright, Buchanan and Ward Cases
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Security posted for appeal of judgment	$ 10,767		$ 10,767