Contingencies (Overview and Bonds) (Details) - Liggett - USD ($) $ in Thousands	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2020	Jun. 30, 2019	Jun. 30, 2009
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Tobacco product liability legal expenses and costs	$ 3,191	$ 3,737
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