Contingencies (Overview and Bonds) (Details) - Liggett - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2021	Dec. 31, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019	Jun. 30, 2009
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Tobacco product liability legal expenses and costs	$ 6,256,000	$ 6,476,000	$ 7,363,000
Engle Progeny Cases | Florida
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Maximum bond required				$ 200,000,000
Maximum Bond for Appeal				$ 5,000,000
Bonds
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Security posted for appeal of judgment	$ 0