MGP Ingredients (MGPI) 10-Q 2004 Q1 Quarterly report

Exhibit 15.2

Securities and Exchange Commission

450 Fifth Street, N.W.

Washington, D.C.  20549

We are aware that our report dated May 4, 2004 on our review of the interim financial information of MGP Ingredients, Inc. (f.k.a. Midwest Grain Products, Inc.) for the periods ended March 31, 2004 and 2003 is incorporated by reference in Registration Statement 333-51849.  Pursuant to Rule 436(c) under the Securities Act of 1933, this report should not be considered part of the registration statement prepared or certified by us within the meaning of Sections 7 and 11 of that Act.

	/s/ BKD, LLP
Kansas City, Missouri
May 4, 2004