Income Taxes - Unrecognized tax benefit (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Reconciliation of activity related to unrecognized tax benefits, excluding interest and penalties:
Unrecognized tax benefits at beginning of year	$ 13,120	$ 8,845	$ 4,451
Gross additions - prior year tax positions	1,960	3,045
Gross additions - current year tax positions	747	1,605	4,798
Gross reductions - prior year tax positions	(4,457)	(333)	(357)
Impact of change in foreign exchange rates	(23)	(42)	(47)
Unrecognized tax benefits at end of year	11,347	13,120	8,845
Liability of interest and penalties	2,300	1,900	1,500
Beam Suntory Inc [Member]
Reconciliation of activity related to unrecognized tax benefits, excluding interest and penalties:
Unrecognized tax benefits, would affect the company's future effective tax rate if recognized next 12 months	5,900	4,200	3,700
Liability of interest and penalties	$ 1,800	$ 1,600	$ 1,400