Contingencies (Overview and Bonds) (Details) - Liggett - USD ($) $ in Thousands	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2018	Sep. 30, 2017	Dec. 31, 2017	Jun. 30, 2009
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Tobacco product liability legal expenses and costs	$ 5,256	$ 10,461
Engle Progeny Cases | Florida
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Maximum bond required for judgments on appeal				$ 200,000
Bonds | Santoro v. R.J. Reynolds
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Security posted for appeal of judgment			$ 535