CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (Unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2022	Jun. 30, 2021	Jun. 30, 2022	Jun. 30, 2021
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income attributable to MGP Ingredients, Inc.	$ 25,560	$ 20,135	$ 62,997	$ 35,562
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
Unrealized gain (loss) on foreign currency translation adjustment	(430)	1	(649)	7
Change in Company-sponsored post-employment benefit plan	(13)	0	(26)	49
Other comprehensive income (loss)	(443)	1	(675)	56
Comprehensive income attributable to MGP Ingredients, Inc.	25,117	20,136	62,322	35,618
Comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interest	(198)	(76)	(264)	(76)
Comprehensive income	$ 24,919	$ 20,060	$ 62,058	$ 35,542