Contingencies (Overview and Bonds) (Details) - Liggett - USD ($) $ in Thousands	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2019	Sep. 30, 2018	Jun. 30, 2009
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Tobacco product liability legal expenses and costs	$ 5,627	$ 5,256
Engle Progeny Cases | Florida
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Maximum bond required for judgments on appeal			$ 200,000
Bonds | Santoro v. R.J. Reynolds
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Security posted for appeal of judgment	$ 535