Net Sales (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Oct. 31, 2021

Net Sales [Abstract]

Disaggregation of Revenue [Table Text Block]

The following table shows our net sales by geography:

	Three Months Ended				Six Months Ended
	October 31,				October 31,
(Dollars in millions)	2020		2021		2020		2021
United States	$	522	$	462	$	909	$	912
Developed International1	266		297		497		566
Emerging2	160		187		267		337
Travel Retail3	22		28		35		49
Non-branded and bulk4	15		20		30		36
Total	$	985	$	994	$	1,738	$	1,900

1Represents net sales of branded products to “advanced economies” as defined by the International Monetary Fund (IMF), excluding the United States. Our largest developed international markets are Australia, Germany, the United Kingdom, France, and Canada.

2Represents net sales of branded products to “emerging and developing economies” as defined by the IMF. Our largest emerging markets are Mexico, Poland, Brazil, and Russia.

3Represents net sales of branded products to global duty-free customers, other travel retail customers, and the U.S. military regardless of customer location.

4Includes net sales of used barrels, bulk whiskey and wine, and contract bottling regardless of customer location.

The following table shows our net sales by product category:

	Three Months Ended				Six Months Ended
	October 31,				October 31,
(Dollars in millions)	2020		2021		2020		2021
Whiskey1	$	775	$	767	$	1,370	$	1,474
Tequila2	84		86		152		176
Wine3	71		69		112		122
Vodka4	26		32		45		57
Non-branded and bulk5	15		20		30		36
Rest of portfolio	14		20		29		35
Total	$	985	$	994	$	1,738	$	1,900

1Includes all whiskey spirits and whiskey-based flavored liqueurs, ready-to-drink, and ready-to-pour products. The brands included in this category are the Jack Daniel's family of brands, the Woodford Reserve family of brands, the Old Forester family of brands, GlenDronach, Benriach, Glenglassaugh, Slane Irish Whiskey, and Coopers’ Craft.

2Includes the Herradura family of brands, el Jimador, New Mix, Pepe Lopez, and Antiguo.

3Includes Korbel Champagne and Sonoma-Cutrer wines.

4Includes Finlandia.

5Includes net sales of used barrels, bulk whiskey and wine, and contract bottling.