Goodwill And Other Identifiable Intangible Assets (Narrative) (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2011		Dec. 31, 2010
Total goodwill, net	$ 3,677.7		$ 3,591.8
Net book value	3,109.3		3,025.7
Indefinite-lived intangible assets, translation and purchase accounting adjustments	80.8
Amortization of intangible assets estimated useful life minimum, in years	5
Amortization of intangible assets estimated useful life maximum, in years	30
Gross carrying amounts	3,558.9		3,457.0
Accumulated amortization	449.6		431.3
Spirits [Member]
Total goodwill, net	2,221.7		2,137.5
Indefinite-lived tradenames	1,976.1
Home And Security [Member]
Total goodwill, net	1,456.0		1,454.3
Indefinite-lived tradenames	668.1
Total Amortizable Intangible Assets [Member]
Net book value	465.1		462.3
Gross carrying amounts	861.1		840.0
Accumulated amortization	396.0		377.7
Indefinite-Lived Tradenames [Member]
Net book value	2,644.2		2,563.4
Gross carrying amounts	2,697.8		2,617.0
Accumulated amortization	53.6	[1]	53.6	[1]
Total Finite Intangible [Member]
Gross carrying amounts	861.1		840.0
Gross carrying value increase in intangibles	21.1
Foreign Currency Translation Adjustments [Member]
Gross carrying value increase in intangibles	13.0
Acquisition Of The SkinnyGirl [Member]
Gross carrying value increase in intangibles	$ 8.1

[1] Accumulated amortization prior to the adoption of revised authoritative guidance on goodwill and other intangibles assets (ASC 350).