| Component: (Network and Table) | |
|---|---|
| Network | 1067 - Disclosure - Goodwill (Detail) (http://www.lorillard.com/taxonomy/role/DisclosureGoodwill) |
| Table | Schedule of Goodwill [Table] |
| Reporting Entity [Axis] | 0001424847 (http://www.sec.gov/CIK) |
| Legal Entity [Axis] | Entity [Domain] |
| Goodwill [Line Items] | Period [Axis] |
|---|---|
2013-01-01 - 2013-12-31 | |
Beginning balance | 64,000,000 |
Purchase of SKYCIG | |
Ending balance | 102,000,000 |