Net Sales by Product Category (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions		12 Months Ended
		Apr. 30, 2022	Apr. 30, 2021	Apr. 30, 2020
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales		$ 3,933	$ 3,461	$ 3,363
Whiskey [Member]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales	[1]	3,110	2,744	2,671
Tequila [Member]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales	[2]	364	299	275
Wine [Member]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales	[3]	219	206	186
Vodka [Member]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales	[4]	109	90	109
Rest of portfolio [Member]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales		70	64	47
Non-branded and bulk [Member]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales	[5]	$ 61	$ 58	$ 75

[1] Includes 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.

[2] Includes the Herradura family of brands, el Jimador, New Mix, and other tequilas.

[3] Includes Korbel Champagne and Sonoma-Cutrer wines.

[4] Includes Finlandia.

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