Segment Reporting (Segment Data Schedule) (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenue, Net	$ 6,256	$ 6,305	$ 11,773	$ 11,833
Operating income	1,975	2,001	3,709	4,153
Interest and other debt expense, net	(230)	(264)	(383)	(525)
Earnings from equity investment in SABMiller	200	227	425	483
Earnings before income taxes	1,945	1,964	3,751	4,111
Operating Segments [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenue, Net	6,256	6,305	11,773	11,833
Operating Segments [Member] | Smokeable Products [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenue, Net	5,611	5,678	10,569	10,646
Operating companies income (loss)	1,789	1,726	3,320	3,646
Operating Segments [Member] | Smokeless Products [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenue, Net	464	458	879	848
Operating companies income (loss)	285	270	524	492
Operating Segments [Member] | Wine [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenue, Net	146	137	275	263
Operating companies income (loss)	28	25	50	45
Operating Segments [Member] | All Other [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenue, Net	35	32	50	76
Operating companies income (loss)	(53)	43	(54)	93
Corporate Segment [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Amortization of intangibles	(5)	(5)	(10)	(10)
General corporate expenses	$ (69)	$ (58)	$ (121)	$ (113)