Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2021	Sep. 30, 2020	Sep. 30, 2021	Sep. 30, 2020
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income attributable to MGP Ingredients, Inc.	$ 23,876	$ 10,381	$ 59,438	$ 28,713
Other comprehensive income, net of tax:
Unrealized loss on foreign currency translation adjustment	(141)	0	(134)	0
Change in Company-sponsored post-employment benefit plan	(89)	74	(40)	89
Other comprehensive income (loss)	(230)	74	(174)	89
Comprehensive income attributable to MGP Ingredients, Inc.	23,646	10,455	59,264	28,802
Comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interest	203	0	279	0
Comprehensive income	$ 23,443	$ 10,455	$ 58,985	$ 28,802