CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021	Dec. 31, 2020
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income attributable to MGP Ingredients, Inc.	$ 109,462	$ 91,307	$ 40,345
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
Unrealized loss on foreign currency translation adjustment	(676)	(151)	0
Changes in Company-sponsored post-employment benefit plan	18	19	732
Other comprehensive income (loss)	(658)	(132)	732
Comprehensive income attributable to MGP Ingredients, Inc.	108,804	91,175	41,077
Comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interest	(590)	(490)	0
Comprehensive income	$ 108,214	$ 90,685	$ 41,077