Note 7 - Operating Segments (Detail) - Identifiable Assets for Each Segment (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Identifiable Assets
Identifiable Assets	$ 167,512	$ 169,157
Distillery Products [Member]
Identifiable Assets
Identifiable Assets	96,342	92,881
Ingredient Solutions [Member]
Identifiable Assets
Identifiable Assets	28,788	26,937
All Other Segments [Member]
Identifiable Assets
Identifiable Assets	256	348
Corporate [Member]
Identifiable Assets
Identifiable Assets	$ 42,126	$ 48,991