A convenience store in a Macclesfield parish has become the first shop to stock a new local brand of canned water.

Crag Spring Water, which is canned at source in Wildboarclough, is now able to be purchased as cans at Sutton General Stores.

Sutton General Stores, of Tunnicliffe Road in Sutton, already stocked glass bottles of Crag Spring Water, so it was a no-brainer to stock their latest product.

Sutton General Stores Alan Bolshaw explained why he decided be the first to take the plunge to stock the new cans:

Alan Bolshaw runs the shop. (Image - Macclesfield Nub News)

"I'm fully behind stocking everything local," said Alan.

"Anything that is produced locally, should be produced in the local shop.

"Doran Binder, who runs Crag Spring Water is a lovely guy, and we've supported him before. Customers have preferred the still so far too.

"I like the still water, I think it is the nicest water you can have, but you can get it in sparkling too. You can't beat it.

The water comes from the top of Shutlingsloe. (Image - Macclesfield Nub News)

"I really like the design. My eldest [child] thought I was drinking a can of energy drink."

The cans from Sutton General Stores cost £3, and Macclesfield shops, businesses and individuals can also purchase cans for themselves.

"They are great for the environment, as the can has not travelled far," added Alan.

"The still has sold best so far."

The award-winning water is canned on-site at The Crag Inn in Wildboardclough. (Image - Macclesfield Nub News)

Crag canned joins other local drinks you can buy from Sutton General Stores Forest Gin, and Kickback Coffee from the adjacent café.

Other Macclesfield products stocked at Sutton General Stores include Cheshire Honey, Granellis Ice Cream, and Don Millers bread.

They also stock Spearings Butchers Pies, Nick Carter's Meat, and The Cheshire Cheese Company.

If you create local produce and want them stocked at Sutton General Stores, please come in to the shop and introduce yourself.

As well as an on-site coffee shop and post office, Sutton General Stores also contains a village florist. (Image - Macclesfield Nub News)

Read our interview with Crag Spring Water last month by clicking HERE.

To find more about Sutton General Stores and Crag Spring Water, please click on the red links in this sentence.

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