CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (Unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2022	Sep. 30, 2021	Sep. 30, 2022	Sep. 30, 2021
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income attributable to MGP Ingredients, Inc.	$ 23,808	$ 23,876	$ 86,805	$ 59,438
Other comprehensive loss, net of tax:
Unrealized loss on foreign currency translation adjustment	(467)	(141)	(1,116)	(134)
Change in Company-sponsored post-employment benefit plan	(76)	(89)	(102)	(40)
Other comprehensive loss	(543)	(230)	(1,218)	(174)
Comprehensive income attributable to MGP Ingredients, Inc.	23,265	23,646	85,587	59,264
Comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interest	(180)	(203)	(444)	(279)
Comprehensive income	$ 23,085	$ 23,443	$ 85,143	$ 58,985