Note 12 - Operating Segments (Detail) - Identifiable Assets by Segment (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2012		Dec. 31, 2011
Identifiable Assets	$ 163,171		$ 169,157
Distillery Products [Member]
Identifiable Assets	107,140		99,374
Ingredient Solutions [Member]
Identifiable Assets	27,038		26,546
All Other Segments [Member]
Identifiable Assets	1,247	[1]	1,448	[1]
Corporate [Member]
Identifiable Assets	$ 27,746		$ 41,789

[1] This segment was sold subsequent to December 31, 2012 as further described in Note 20. Subsequent Events.