SEGMENT INFORMATION - Goodwill and other intangible assets (Details) - Operating segment - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Segment information
Goodwill and other intangible assets	$ 2,365,728	$ 2,364,278
Monster Energy Drinks
Segment information
Goodwill and other intangible assets	1,346,648	1,334,494
Strategic Brands
Segment information
Goodwill and other intangible assets	995,582	1,001,749
Other
Segment information
Goodwill and other intangible assets	$ 23,498	$ 28,035