| Document and Entity Information | Aug. 02, 2023 |
| Cover [Abstract] | |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Document Period End Date | Aug. 02, 2023 |
| Entity File Number | 001-37763 |
| Entity Registrant Name | TURNING POINT BRANDS, INC. |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001290677 |
| Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | DE |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 20-0709285 |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 5201 Interchange Way |
| Entity Address, City or Town | Louisville |
| Entity Address, State or Province | KY |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 40229 |
| City Area Code | 502 |
| Local Phone Number | 778-4421 |
| Title of 12(b) Security | Common Stock, $0.01 par value |
| Trading Symbol | TPB |
| Security Exchange Name | NYSE |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
