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Contingencies (Overview and Bonds) (Details) - Liggett $ in Thousands		1 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Dec. 07, 2016 USD ($) case	Dec. 31, 2016 USD ($) case	Oct. 31, 2013 USD ($) case	Dec. 31, 2016 USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2015 USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2014 USD ($)
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Tobacco product liability legal expenses and costs				$ 26,611	$ 26,987	$ 9,944
Engle Progeny Cases
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Amount of litigation settlement to (against) entity	$ (17,650)	$ (17,650)	$ (110,000)
Cases settled \| case	124	124	4,900
Bonds \| Putney, Calloway, Boatright and Ward Cases
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Security posted for appeal of judgment		$ 4,241		$ 4,241