Could be the soldering iron has much larger jetting.
This is the first time I've heard of 'bad' or dirty butane too however. I've almost always used Ronson brand and never had an issue. The only problem I've had with cheap butane is a crappy tip that leaks when you try to fill something, freezing your fingers.
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