GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS - Goodwill (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017	Mar. 31, 2017
Goodwill
Goodwill, Beginning Balance	$ 1,331,643	$ 1,331,643	$ 1,331,643
Goodwill, Ending Balance	1,331,643	1,331,643	1,331,643
Monster Energy Drinks
Goodwill
Goodwill, Beginning Balance	693,644	693,644	693,644
Goodwill, Ending Balance	693,644	693,644	693,644
Strategic Brands
Goodwill
Goodwill, Beginning Balance	637,999	637,999	637,999
Goodwill, Ending Balance	$ 637,999	$ 637,999	$ 637,999