CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2021	Dec. 31, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income attributable to MGP Ingredients, Inc.	$ 91,307	$ 40,345	$ 38,793
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
Unrealized loss on foreign currency translation adjustment	(151)	0	0
Changes in Company-sponsored post-employment benefit plan	19	732	(151)
Other comprehensive income (loss)	(132)	732	(151)
Comprehensive income attributable to MGP Ingredients, Inc.	91,175	41,077	38,642
Comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interest	(490)	0	0
Comprehensive income	$ 90,685	$ 41,077	$ 38,642