CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (Unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2022	Mar. 31, 2021
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income attributable to MGP Ingredients, Inc.	$ 37,437	$ 15,427
Other comprehensive income, net of tax:
Unrealized loss on foreign currency translation adjustment	(219)	0
Change in Company-sponsored post-employment benefit plan	(13)	55
Other comprehensive income (loss)	(232)	55
Comprehensive income attributable to MGP Ingredients, Inc.	37,205	15,482
Comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interest	(66)	0
Comprehensive income	$ 37,139	$ 15,482