Net Sales by Product Category (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions		12 Months Ended
		Apr. 30, 2024	Apr. 30, 2023	Apr. 30, 2022
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales		$ 4,178	$ 4,228	$ 3,933
Whiskey [Member]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales	[1]	2,832	2,915	2,756
Ready-to-Drink [Member]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales	[2]	520	509	431
Tequila [Member]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales	[3]	306	320	290
Wine [Member]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales	[4]	205	206	219
Vodka [Member]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales	[5]	82	99	109
Non-branded and bulk [Member]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales	[6]	87	88	61
Rest of portfolio [Member]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales	[7]	$ 146	$ 91	$ 67

[1] Includes all whiskey spirits and whiskey-based flavored liqueurs. The brands included in this category are the Jack Daniel’s family of brands (excluding the “ready-to-drink” products outlined below), the Woodford Reserve family of brands, the Old Forester family of brands, The Glendronach, Glenglassaugh, Benriach, Slane Irish Whiskey, and Coopers’ Craft.

[2] Includes the Jack Daniel’s ready-to-drink (RTD) and ready-to-pour (RTP) products, New Mix, and other RTD/RTP products.

[3] Includes el Jimador, the Herradura family of brands, and other tequilas.

[4] Includes Korbel California Champagne and Sonoma-Cutrer wines (which was divested on April 30, 2024).

[5] Includes Finlandia Vodka (which was divested on November 1, 2023). Net sales for the second half of fiscal 2024 were recognized pursuant to the transition services agreement related to distribution services in certain markets.

[6] Includes net sales of used barrels, contract bottling services, and non-branded bulk whiskey and wine.

[7] Includes Diplomático, Chambord, Gin Mare, Korbel Brandy, and Fords Gin.