Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets, net (Schedule of Goodwill and Intangible Assets by Segment) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill	$ 5,285	$ 5,285
Other Intangible Assets, net	12,028	12,049
Operating Segments [Member]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill	5,285	5,285
Other Intangible Assets, net	12,028	12,049
Operating Segments [Member] | Smokeable Products [Member]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill	77	77
Other Intangible Assets, net	2,919	2,937
Operating Segments [Member] | Smokeless Products [Member]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill	5,023	5,023
Other Intangible Assets, net	8,831	8,833
Operating Segments [Member] | Wine [Member]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill	74	74
Other Intangible Assets, net	267	268
Operating Segments [Member] | All Other [Member]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill	111	111
Other Intangible Assets, net	$ 11	$ 11