CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income attributable to MGP Ingredients, Inc.	$ 107,475	$ 109,462	$ 91,307
Other comprehensive loss, net of tax:
Unrealized gain (loss) on foreign currency translation adjustment	236	(676)	(151)
Changes in Company-sponsored post-employment benefit plan	(329)	18	19
Other comprehensive loss	(93)	(658)	(132)
Comprehensive income attributable to MGP Ingredients, Inc.	107,382	108,804	91,175
Comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interest	(345)	(590)	(490)
Comprehensive income	$ 107,037	$ 108,214	$ 90,685